BIOROCK FAQs | Residential Wastewater Treatment FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Purchasing a Biorock waste water treatment system

• What does the solar energy option entail?

Installation of a Biorock waste water treatment system

• Distance for equipment installation?
• Can the two BIOROCK system ventilation ducts be joined together?
• Should a wind-powered or an electric exhaust fan always be installed to ensure the systems ventilation?
• Duct diameters - Can 100 diameter ducts be used?
• Can we choose non-BIOROCK septic tanks?
• Can a gutter be connected to the septic tank in the event of a prolonged shutdown period?
• What distance is required between the septic tank and the treatment unit?
• What length should the pipeline for infiltration of the water discharged from the Biorock treatment?
• Can the system be installed on land with groundwater?
• Can the system be installed on a flood plain?
• Dry toilets

Using a Biorock waste water treatment system

• Can treated water from the outlet of the Biorock unit be used for irrigation purposes?
• Where and how is treated water discharged by Biorock?
• How much sludge is produced in the septic tank?
• What should I do if my unit is inactive for a year?

Biorock waste water treatment maintenance

• How often should the media be changed?
• Where should the used media bags be disposed?
• How much does it cost to replace the media bags?
• What does the degreasing process involve?
• Who should provide the maintenance services?
• Should a bacterial activator be used upon activation of the system?