Harrington HydroKlenze is a small wastewater treatment system with Biological Aerated Filter (BAF), designed to process all the wastewater from single dwellings in rural or unsewered areas.
The proven technology of this safe and reliable system is suitable for new build residential properties or the upgrade of existing home septic system installations, and has a capacity for a household of up to 8 persons (4170 litres).
Harrington HydroKlenze is composed of a primary 3-stage septic tank system, with a secondary economical electric air blower (Aeration Treatment Unit) that increases the efficiency in the treatment of household biological waste (influent).
The septic tank is a watertight single structure, with multiple compartments, and is formed from dry cast concrete and reinforced with DRAMIX® steel fibres. The main body of the tank is cast in a single pour with no joints and has a compressive strength of 60N/mm2.
The compact design of the HydroKlenze tank means that its small footprint only requires a hole of 3m wide x 3m long x 2.5m deep and can be connected to a standard percolation area (approx 96m2) to distribute the treated water.
The benefits of choosing the Harrington HydroKlenze system :-
The proven technology of the HydroKlenze system has been stringently tested and complies with the European Standard EN 12566 Part 3, and has been proven to remove a higher percentage of waste matter from the treated water (effluent) than traditional primary septic tank systems.
Our HydroKlenze concrete tank is simpler and easier to install than alternative septic tank systems such as GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic/fibreglass), brick or mass concrete tanks. It is suitable for all soil types, and doesn't require any additional materials such as ballast water, ready-mix concrete or specialist backfill.
As a gravity fed septic system with a Biological Aerated Filter (BAF), the only running costs are for the economical 35 watt air blower, which uses less power than a standard household light bulb. Alternative secondary treatment systems such as Rotating Biological Contactor (RBC) and Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR) systems require additional motors and pumps to function and therefore consume more power.
In contrast to RBC and SBR systems, there are no mechanical moving parts in the HydroKlenze bioreactor chamber so the treatment system is extremely low maintenance. Servicing and repair of the air blower can be accessed from above ground quickly and easily by Harrington technicians or the home owner.
For standard primary treatment septic tank systems it is recommended that the tank be desludged every 12 months to remove the build up of settled sediment not processed by the tank. As a result of stringent testing and the efficiency of the Harrington HydroKlenze system it has been demonstrated that annual desludging may not be required due to reduced levels of sediment.
Harrington HydroKlenze systems are designed to protect surface and ground waters, helping to safeguard our environment and water quality.
Homeowners and builders who propose to build houses in un-sewered areas are required to undergo Local Authority site assessments to ensure that the site is suitable for an off-mains system. They are responsible for their wastewater treatment systems and should follow all planning requirements and guidance provided in the Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Systems Serving Single Houses code of practice.
For more information please contact your local authority or visit www.environ.ie and www.protectourwater.ie.