Septic Systems

Waterloo Biofilter Systems

Waterloo Biofilter is an Ontario-based company that has been engineering and manufacturing advanced septic systems since 1991. Their proven technology uses a highly efficient and absorbent foam filter medium that is warranted to last for 20 years.

Waterloo Biofilters use the smallest disposal bed approved in Ontario making the most of your property while also minimizing mounds and tree cutting. Their systems have very low energy requirements and few mechanical components. Waterloo Biofilters are available in a number of different configurations each suited for different geographic locations and homeowner preferences. Visit their website www.waterloo-biofilter.com for more details.

ECOFLO® Biofilter System

Sphagnum peat is used as the filtering medium with this type of system. There are no electrical components. A small surface area is required for the installation, and can be installed either above or below existing grade. With this type of system the landscaping can be very flexible. This type of system is environmentally friendly and is becoming very popular. Also see www.ecofloontario.com for further information.

Conventional Trench System

With a conventional trench system the natural soil or imported sand are used as the filtering medium. There are no electrical components with this type of system. A large surface area is required for the installation of a conventional trench system. A conventional trench system can be installed either above or below existing grade. This type of system is very common where space isn’t a problem.

Filter Bed System

A filter bed system is often used when space is limited or when there are poor soil conditions. Processed sand is brought to the site and placed in the area of the bed. The filter bed is installed in the processed sand either above or below existing grade.