User Guide Enviro
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1. Enviro Septic e Single family residence System Capacity Minimum number of Total minimum length of Number of Total daily es SG at bedrooms flow L d ae m ene of Enviro Septic pipe m nviro Septic pipe 1 540 8 24 4 2 1 080 12 36 6 3 1 260 15 45 8 4 1 440 18 54 9 5 1 800 22 67 1 6 2 160 26 79 3 Example For a one family residence of 3 bedrooms the Enviro Septic System must contain a total minimum length of 45 8 meters of Enviro Septic pipe and its capacity total daily flow is 1260 liters of domestic wastewater per day e Other buildings Minimum number of 3 05 Total minimum length of Total daily flow m lengths of Enviro Enviro Septic pipe m L d Septic pipe 540 8 24 4 810 10 30 5 1080 12 36 6 1260 15 45 8 1440 18 54 9 1620 20 61 0 1800 22 67 1 1960 24 73 2 2160 26 79 3 2280 28 85 4 2440 30 91 5 2600 32 97 6 2760 34 103 7 2920 36 109 8 3080 38 115 9 3240 40 122 0 February 1st 2005 3 Enviro Septic System User Guide Enviro Septic System Operating Instructions EXPERT Context The use and the maintenance of an Enviro Septic System are relatively simple In general the use of a reasonable quantity of water in the residence and compliance with the rules that follow will make it possible for you to use your installation without problems and for many years In the paragraphs that follow you will find the2. E e O aa Enviro Septic System User Guide Additional Information Information on your Enviro Septic System Notes Installation date Contractor Engineer Installer Municipal inspector Number of rows of pipes Number of 3 05 meter pipes per row Water Distribution e Distribution box e Pumping station e Wastewater distributing valve e Pressure distribution system Septic tank capacity L O O EXPERT February 1st 2005 16
3. disinfectant in tablet puck form whether it is placed in the basin or the tank e throw cigarettes cigarette butts or medication in the toilet e throw tissue paper paper napkins or other personal hygiene products in the toilet February Ist 2005 4 fos Sek Oe SRY Enviro Septic System User Guide EXPERT In the You must kitchen repair any leaking faucet use dish soap or dishwasher soap low in phosphate 0 with 5 use the necessary quantity of soap to do the work Take note that the necessary quantity is often less than suggested by the manufacturer dispose of vegetables meats fat oil coffee beans or other products not digested beforehand elsewhere than in the septic installation Do not use a food waste disposal unit in your sink that is connected to your septic installation For the You must laundry use phosphate free detergent preferably in liquid form If it is not possible use biodegradable powder detergent use the necessary quantity of soap to do the work Take note that the necessary quantity is often less than that suggested by the manufacturer minimize the volume of water used for the laundry according to the quantity of clothing to wash Elsewhere in You must and around the house divert drainage water away from the site where the Enviro Septic pipes are installed Do not discharge water softener backwash into your septic installation discharge any water fr
4. the septic tank and removing water and the inorganic matter that could have accumulated in the pipes over the years A qualified person must carry out the forced rejuvenation procedures Occasionally at the time of a forced rejuvenation the septic tank is not filled with clear water as in the case of a normal draining This procedure must then be made at the time when the groundwater is low and that there is no danger that hydrostatic pressure is exerted on the septic tank As a preventive measure it is recommended to check the water level in the piezometers a few days before performing a regular pumping out of the septic tank If the water level is too high the pumping out of the septic tank could be done at the same time a forced regeneration procedure occurs February Ist 2005 12 fos Sek Oe SRY Enviro Septic System User Guide EXPERT Procedure for The procedure for measuring the water level takes place where the measuring piezometers are located at the extremity of the Enviro Septic System The the water DBO Expert Inc s technician will make sure that the owner understands the level in the method to be used either at the time of the first follow up visit for the piezometers System or at another time Attention Water present in the piezometers is wastewater It is important to take the necessary precautions while taking the water level measurements The person taking the measurement must wear protective glove
5. J E 0 TE A Z gt Z TE ME SY ST By O m x as x di SYSTEM User Guide Enviro Septic System Residential Application DBO Expert inc February 1st 2005 Ta E Ba Fwa SS i MEDE Sy SEN Enviro Septic System User Guide Table of Contents EXPERT Table of Contents 1 Introduction The purpose of the document Designation of the System Enviro Septic System Capacity Enviro Septic System Operating Instructions 4 Context Wastewater Volume In the bathroom In the kitchen For the laundry Elsewhere in and around the house Aeration Heavy machinery and motorized vehicle traffic Vegetation Enviro Septic System Components 6 Enviro Septic System Maintenance 8 Septic Tank Maintenance Pre filter Septic tank effluent filter Enviro Septic Pipe Rows Piezometers Sampling device Vent Filtering Sand Owner s Responsibilities 11 Owner s Responsibilities 11 Qualified person 11 What to do if water level is high 12 Enviro Septic System Follow up Agreement 14 Context 14 Included in the Enviro Septic System follow up agreement 14 Additional Information 16 Information on your Enviro Septic System 16 Notes 16 W NN NNDUNNnNP HP HL mere OOOO CO WC oo oo February Ist 2005 1 sh E a Fwa SS MEDA Sy SEN Enviro Septic System User Guide Introduction The purpose of the document Designation of the System Congratulations You have chose
6. System Vent The vent does not require any maintenance The owner must however ensure that nothing prevents the circulation of air In the winter the opening of the pipe must be sufficiently high so that snow does not block the passage of the air At any time there must also be a difference of at least 3 meters between the high and low vent Filtering There is no maintenance to be done out on the filtering sand during normal Sand use of the Enviro Septic System Pumping In certain cases the site constraints require the use of a pumping station or station or a low pressure distribution system to evenly distribute the water The owner low pressure _ is then responsible to comply with the manufacturer s schedule maintenance distribution requirements of this equipment system Surface The surface of the embankment located above the Enviro Septic System embankment must be covered with herbaceous vegetation A light slope must be given to above the surface in order to help the drainage of rainwater towards the outside of the Enviro Septic System The grass must also be cut regularly Finally any depression that System could be created with time must be filled in order to avoid any accumulation of water above the System February Ist 2005 10 foe Sek Oe SY Enviro Septic System User Guide Owner s Responsibilities EXPERT Owner s The owner is responsible to Responsibilities e use the Enviro Septic System according
7. a certain amount in the pipes On the other hand if the water level s reaches 260 mm a rejuvenation of the Enviro Septic System must be considered A qualified person must carry out this procedure No maintenance is required on the piezometers However the owner must ensure that the caps are in place The Enviro Septic System must have a sampling device A pipe of 100 mm in diameter closed off by a cap must be above ground level located on the outside of the rows of Enviro septic pipe that are supplied with effluent from the septic tank see figures 1 and 2 The owner must make sure that the cap is always on the sampling device This device will be used on occasion by a technician to inspect the performance of the Enviro Septic System according to requirements set by the Ministry of the Environment Enviro Septic System Components installed in ground Septic Tank Vent Distribution box Sampling device Enviro Septic Piezometer Pipes Fig 1 February Ist 2005 9 sh E Ea Fwa SS i MEDA Sy SEN Enviro Septic System User Guide EXPERT Enviro Septic System Components shown above ground level l Vent Septic tank f OO SS SS SS cover 5 Piezometers 4 L a ed Sampling device Fig 2 Note The position of the components can vary according to the layout configuration The dotted lines represent the position of the septic tank and the Enviro Septic
8. basic rules to comply with in order to ensure the correct operation of your Enviro Septic System The compliance of the majority of these rules is essential to the correct operation of any septic installation In order to facilitate comprehension these rules are presented to you as things to do or not to do in each part of the house as well as outside Wastewater Large quantities of water that leave the house and enter the Enviro Septic Volume System in a short lapse of time have a negative impact on the effectiveness of the treatment and the infiltration of wastewater Large quantities of water can cause agitation within the septic tank A certain quantity of sludge or scum is susceptible to be put back into suspension and be brought towards the System and the infiltration bed The frequency of such an event must be minimized You must ensure that the volume of wastewater entering the Enviro Septic System is reasonable when compared to the total daily flow If the residence s vocation changes when compared to what it was at the time of the Enviro Septic System installation you must ensure that you communicate with a qualified person in order to check that your septic installation has the necessary capacity to treat and infiltrate the polluting loads and volumes of wastewater which will be generated In the You must bathroom e immediately repair any leaking faucet or toilet e use a reasonable quantity of toilet paper Do not e use
9. ed Carry out random sampling in order to respect the Ministry of the Environment requirements e If the customer is present train him on the measuring procedure Note the cost of pumping out the septic tank is not included in the follow up contract It is the same for the costs for draining or cleaning for the pipes during the time of a regeneration procedure February Ist 2005 14 Ta E Ba Fwa SS i MEDE Sy SEN Enviro Septic System User Guide In the case that the Enviro Septic follow up is done by a third party Customer service and technical support EXPERT If a qualified person who is not from DBO Expert Inc carries out the follow up of the Enviro Septic System a proof of the agreement between this third party and the owner must be sent to DBO Expert Inc In this case a system follow up report will have to be provided to DBO Expert Inc by the qualified person after each visit that he will have carried out for the follow up of the system The owner will have ensure that a copy of the follow up report is sent to DBO Expert Inc in order to maintain the warranty on the Enviro Septic pipes Do not hesitate to contact our customer service if you require additional information Here are the coordinates to contact us Telephone 1 866 440 4975 ou 819 562 4975 Fax 819 846 2135 Email info enviro septic com Web site www enviro septic com February 1st 2005 15 Tos
10. es before visits pumping out the septic tank Sampling device To verify the treatment Optional Optional No performance of the Enviro Septic System Vent To allow the circulation Yes Ensure that Yes No of air in the Enviro the opening is not Septic System blocked Filtering sand To complete the water No No No treatment process and to improve the drainage Pumping station optional lift septic tank effluent to the Enviro Septic System According to supplier s specifications February Ist 2005 fae Sek Oe SRY Enviro Septic System User Guide EXPERT Enviro Septic System Maintenance Septic Tank The septic tank must be pumped out regularly The Ministry of the Maintenance Environment requires that the septic tank of an isolate residence be pumped out at least every two years and in the case of a seasonal installation at least every four years or according to the applicable regulations in your municipality For more details to see article 13 of the regulation Q 2 r 8 and communicate with your municipal officer The liquids and solids will be removed when pumping out the septic tank The septic tank is then filled with water At all times a professional using the proper equipment must carry out the pumping out of a septic tank The owner is responsible to ensure his septic tank is pumped out according to regulation in effect Attention The owner should make sure that at all
11. h your follow up contract and send the data acquisition card to DBO Expert Py Vent Aeration pipe Water level i measuring stick Diagram of water level 1H piezometer measurement Fig 3 February Ist 2005 13 fos Sek Oe SRY Enviro Septic System User Guide EXPERT Enviro Septic System Follow up Agreement Context According to article 3 3 of the Q 2r 8 Regulation respecting wastewater disposal systems for isolated dwellings the Ministry of the Environment requires that any owner of a treatment system that falls under articles 11 1 16 1 87 7 or 87 13 have at all time a current follow up maintenance agreement with the supplier of the System his representative or a qualified person A copy of this agreement must also be given by the owner to his municipality Included in The following elements must be included in the follow up contract of a the Enviro Enviro Septic System Septic System Annual follow up visit follow up e beginning the following calendar year after the installation agreement e Follow up visit each year must be performed to verify the good operating condition of the system The visit consists of the following task e Check the water levels in the piezometers e Adjust the equalizers if required e Visually inspect the ground conditions resurgence surface water run off condition of the vent piezometers sampling device etc Make recommendations to the owner if requir
12. n the Enviro Septic System for your septic installation Your System was conceived to effectively treat wastewater from the septic tank of your isolated residence However certain instructions must be respected in order to maintain its treatment performance so that you can make use of it for many years We invite you to take note of this document and keep it in your files for future reference This user guide explains the rules of use and the follow up requirements to respect in order to ensure the correct operation of an Enviro Septic System for residential wastewater treatment It mentions the owner s responsibilities with respect to the municipal requirements and regulations applicable to the Enviro Septic System Name Syst me Enviro Septic Application Residential Definition The Enviro Septic System is composed of two indissociable main components Enviro Septic pipes and a layer of filtering sand A septic tank and a distribution device for wastewater must precede the Enviro Septic System The system is placed above natural soil where water is evacuated 1 The term isolated residence is defined as a single family residence with 1 to 6 bedrooms or any other building generating a daily total flow of wastewater of domestic nature equal to 3240 liters or less February 1st 2005 2 EXPERT l_ llCU Or Fma a Wed Mie X Enviro Septic System User Guide EXPERT
13. nal septic installation by owner by qualified regular person maintenance done by a qualified person Septic tank Primary wastewater Yes No unless Yes empty according treatment municipal to enforced regulation standards Pre filter septic tank Retention of solids that According to the According to the Yes according to the effluent filter optional are larger than the manufacturer s manufacturer s manufacturer s unless a low pressure maximum openings of directions directions directions distribution or feed the filter system is used which makes it mandatory Distributions system 3 options A Distribution box Distributes the septic A No A Yes depending A Adjust when and flow tank effluent to the rows on the water needed equalizers of Enviro SepticMD levels in the piezometers B Pressure B According to B According to B According to the distribution feed the the manufacturer s system manufacturer s manufacturer s directions directions directions C Wastewater C According to C According to C According to the distributing valve the the manufacturer s manufacturer s manufacturer s directions directions directions Rows of Enviro Septic Distribute and treat No Yes according to When needed Pipe wastewater the water levels readings in the piezometers Piezometers To check the water level Yes Yes No of each row of Enviro for preventative During follow up Septic pipe measur
14. om swimming pool filters spas or other appliance that discharge chlorinated water into your septic installation let water from sump pumps roof drains gutters and drainage pipes discharge into the septic installation dispose of solvents paints antifreeze engine oil or other chemicals in the septic installation This includes water used to wash brushes or rollers that were used with latex paint latex paint contains elements that are harmful to septic installations dispose of animal litter in the septic installation February Ist 2005 Enviro Septic System User Guide Chemicals for septic installation Aeration Heavy machinery and motorized vehicle traffic Vegetation EXPERT Your Enviro Septic System does not require any starting chemical cleaning or other additives The bacteria that carry out the treatment are naturally present in wastewater of an isolated residence Any chemicals or additives added to the Enviro Septic System could possibly kill these bacteria It is very important to ensure good aeration occurs so that the septic installation functions correctly The vent or vents installed at the exit of the septic installation encourages this aeration It is important to make sure that the opening is not blocked and that air can circulate freely at all times No heavy machinery must be driven on a septic installation whether it is before during or after its construction It is the same for any mo
15. r the user guide specified by the manufacturer of these systems The pumping out of the septic tank must be performed by a company specializing in that field Check with your municipality for the companies in your area that are qualified to do this work February Ist 2005 11 Enviro Septic System User Guide EXPERT What to do if With time the water level can increase in the Enviro Septic pipes It is water level is normal to find a certain water level in the rows of Enviro Septic pipes A high high level represents an unusual case Fortunately the Enviro Septic System has the capacity to rejuvenate itself i e that it is possible to practically recreate the original conditions of the water treatment of the Enviro Septic system even if this situation should appear If the level of water in the piezometers exceeds 260 mm 10 5 inches The DBO Expert Inc technician or representative will inform you of what needs to be done As a general rule we will suggest one of the following rejuvenating procedures There are three rejuvenating procedures possible 1 The natural rejuvenation that occurs following a reduction of use of the septic installation for a period of a few days or weeks e g during a vacation 2 The forced rejuvenation that consists of pumping out the septic tank and removing water from the Enviro Septic pipes at the same time 3 The forced rejuvenation with cleaning that consists of draining
16. s The use of disposable protective gloves is recommended In order to avoid a possible contamination avoid the direct contact with wastewater Water level measuring sequence 1 Remove the cap from the piezometer 2 Insert a wooden stick or a yardstick measuring instrument into the piezometer so that it comes in contact with the water that can be present in the piezometer and the bottom of the piezometer Normally a wooden stick of one meter in length will be sufficient If on the other hand your piezometers are longer use a longer wood stick A string attached to the wooden stick can also be used in this case to lower and lift your measuring instrument in the piezometer 3 By using a ruler or directly on the yardstick determine the water level in the pipe by observing the height of the wet area If the reading proves to be difficult add some fine sand on the wet area before lowering it in the piezometer Most of the sand will be removed from the area that will have soaked in water and the reading will be easier 4 Note the water level of the piezometer Replace the cap on the piezometer Dry the wet area on the wooden stick or directly on the yardstick using disposable rags 7 Repeat all the steps for each piezometer 8 Clean the yardstick the wooden stick or the gloves if they are reusable Put disposable gloves and rags in a closed plastic bag in an adequate way 9 Record the results obtained in the table provided wit
17. times the septic tank covers are in their proper position A cover that is not installed correctly can be harmful to the operation of the Enviro Septic System Moreover entering a septic tank can be very dangerous A qualified person must always do this work Pre filter The pre filter is an optional piece of equipment that can be used in the septic Septic tank tank However it must be used with every low pressure distribution system effluent The pre filter must be cleaned according to the maintenance and inspection filter procedures provided by the manufacturer Distribution Normal use of your septic installation should not require the adjustment of box and flow the distribution box and the flow equalizer The initial adjustment and the equalizer self leveling capacity natural adjustment of the flow equalizers are normally enough to maintain a good distribution of water among the rows of Enviro Septic pipe However a difference of more than 100 mm between the lowest and highest water level in the piezometers for two consecutive measurements indicates that the equalizers should be adjusted A qualified person must then carry out the adjustment s February Ist 2005 8 foe Eek Pe SE Enviro Septic System User Guide Enviro Septic Pipe Rows Piezometers Sampling device EXPERT Under normal use the rows of Enviro Septic pipe do not require maintenance It is normal to find the water level fluctuate
18. to the instructions presented in the user guide e pump out the septic tank according to the regulations in effect e record the information for the pumping out of the septic tank and forward the information to DBO Expert Inc e maintain the pre filter the pumping station the pressure distribution system or the wastewater distributing valve according to manufacturer s specifications and record the information e have at all times an agreement in place with DBO Expert Inc its representative or a qualified person in order to carry out the follow up of its Enviro Septic System e give a copy of the agreement to your municipality e ensure the vent openings are clear of any obstacle e respect the requirements of the applicable rules and regulations in particular with regards to the discharge standards of the system and the environment other public organization or Ministry of the Environment Qualified The qualified person s that perform the maintenance or the follow up of an person Enviro Septic System is a person who was trained by DBO Expert Inc to perform the tasks associated with the System Enviro Septic DBO Expert Inc trains these people to carry out the adjustments of the equalizers as well as carrying out the rejuvenating procedure To obtain the name of a qualified person in your area contact our customer service department For maintenance on the pumping station and the pressure distribution systems the owner must refe
19. torized vehicle The effectiveness of the drainage in the ground depends on the presence of a non compacted natural soil that is unsaturated with water Heavy machinery or motorized vehicle traffic on the soil closes the natural pores of the soil which favors the accumulation of water The surface of the septic installation must be planted with grass The grass must be cut regularly in order to encourage growth without the use of fertilizers Vegetation cover contributes to the elimination of nitrogen and of the phosphorous Il is important not to plant trees or other plants with invasive roots within the proximity the septic installation minimum distance 2 meters Enviro Septic System Components Your septic installation includes several elements other than the Enviro Septic System All of these components form a part of the treatment process of your installation The following table presents the list of these elements However it should be noted that some of these are only used when site constraints require them and when the contractor chooses to use them The table also presents a summary of the follow up requirements for each component More detailed information on this subject is presented in the sections that follow February Ist 2005 6 d a SA ia at 7 Dny N Enviro Septic System User Guide EXPERT Enviro Septic System Components Component of the Function Follow up done Follow up done Occasio
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