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Title 5 Innovative/Alternative Technology Approvals
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General Use
Through broad field use in Massachusetts or other states, alternative systems with Certification for General Use will provide a level of environmental protection at least equivalent to that of a conventional on-site system designed in accordance with 310 CMR 15.000 through 15.296. These systems can be used anywhere a conventional Title 5 system can be installed. The system owner is required to have inspection and testing performed as required by the approval on a regular schedule. All alternatives in other categories of approval should eventually be Certified for General Use.
Inspection and Sampling in Single Family Homes
Policy: Remedial and General Use Treatment Systems with design flows less than 2000 gpd Web page Inspection & Maintenance Form Web page
Advantex AX20 and AX100 Treatment System
Approval issued October 19, 2004, revised January 24, 2005, and October 4, 2007 MS Word 66 KB | PDF 41 KB Schematics Web page O&M Checklists For AX20: MS Word 596 KB | PDF 319 KB For AX100: MS Word 593 KB | PDF 171 KB
Amphidrome Treatment System
Approval issued July 1, 2003, modified March 29, 2007 and October 4, 2007 MS Word 77 KB | PDF 33 KB Schematic Web page O&M Checklist: MS Word 25 KB | PDF 15 KB
Bioclere Units
Renewal issued June 6, 2005 MS Word 58 KB | PDF 30 KB Schematics: Bioclere 16: MS Word 400 KB | PDF 87 KB Bioclere 24: MS Word 375 KB | PDF 77 KB Bioclere 30: MS Word 399 KB | PDF 77 KB Bioclere 36: MS Word 406 KB | PDF 81 KB General layout: MS Word 374 KB | PDF 132 KB O&M Checklist: MS Excel 121 KB | PDF 8 KB
Biodiffuser
Approval issued October 3, 2003 and revised December 17, 2003, revised June 14, 2006, modified July 19, 2007 MS Word 85 KB | PDF 30 KB Schematic of Bio 2 and Bio 3 Biodiffuser MS Word 2.5 MB | PDF 47 KB Schematic of Standard and High Capacity Biodiffuser MS Word 1.5 MB | PDF 40 KB Schematic of ARC36 MS Word 88 KB | PDF 36 KB Schematic of ARC36-HC MS Word 78 KB | PDF 202 KB
Bio-Microbics MicroFAST, NitriFAST, and High Strength FAST Systems
Approval issued June 16, 2006 MS Word 49 KB | PDF 22 KB Schematics: Web page O&M Checklist: MS Word 120 KB | PDF 93 KB
Bio-Microbics MicroFAST, NitriFAST, and High Strength FAST Systems (Nitrogen Reducing)
Approval issued September 4, 2007 MS Word 49 KB | PDF 22 KB Schematics: Web page O&M Checklist: MS Word 120 KB | PDF 93 KB
The Clean Solution Treatment System Models: 250, 250 PT, 250ST3, 250ST4, 600, 1000, 1750, 2500, 3100 and 10000
Approval issued October 11, 2007 MS Word 49 KB | PDF 31 KB Schematics Web page O&M Checklist Web page
Cromaglass Wastewater Treatment Systems
Approval issued May 3, 2004 MS Word 66 KB | PDF 23 KB Schematic (note: prints on legal-size paper): MS Word 158 KB | PDF 74 KB O&M Checklist: MS Word 61 KB | PDF 33 KB
Cultec - Modified Certification
Approval issued December 17, 2003, revised April 18, 2006, revised July 24, 2006, modified July 19, 2007, modified November 2, 2007 MS Word 94 KB | PDF 39 KB Schematics of Field Drain C-1, C-2, C-3, and C-4: Web page Schematics of Contactor EZ-24, 100, and 125: Web page Schematics of Recharger 180, 280, and 330: Web page
Eljen In-Drain System
Approval issued May 22, 2006 MS Word 77 KB | PDF 31 KB Manual and Schematic MS Word 223 KB | PDF 1.27 MB
Eljen Xpandable Chamber
Approval issued January 7, 2003, revised July 24, 2006 MS Word 68 KB | PDF 25 KB Schematics: MS Word 288 KB | PDF 41 KB MS Word 595 KB | PDF 46 KB MS Word 357 KB | PDF 30 KB MS Word 391 KB | PDF 53 KB
EZ Flow Polystyrene Aggregate System Models EZ1202V, EZ1203T, EZ1203H, EZ1402V, EZ1203 Bed, EZ1203 Mound
Approval issued December 18, 2003, revised September 1, 2005 MS Word 78 KB | PDF 59 KB Schematic of EZ1402V: MS Word 98 KB | PDF 107 KB Schematic of EZ1203T-24: MS Word 104 KB | PDF 130 KB Schematic of EZ1203T: MS Word 95 KB | PDF 113 KB Schematic of EZ1203 Mound: MS Word 112 KB | PDF 117 KB Schematic of EZ1203H: MS Word 94 KB | PDF 107 KB Schematic of EZ1203 Bed: MS Word 93 KB | PDF 101 KB Schematic of EZ1202V: MS Word 93 KB | PDF 105 KB
Geoflow Subsurface Drip Wastewater Disposal System
Approval issued December 11, 2006, modified August 21, 2007 MS Word 102 KB | PDF 104 KB Schematic MS Word 707 KB | PDF 18 KB O&M Checklist MS Word 35 KB | PDF 12 KB
Hancor Enviro Chambers
Approval issued April 26, 2002, modified November 6, 2006, modified July 19, 2007 MS Word 96 KB | PDF 38 KB Schematics: Web page
Infiltrator 3050, Equalizer 24 and 36, Standard, and High Capacity Chambers
Approval issued February 21, 2003, revised August 19, 2005, revised December 22, 2005, revised July 24, 2006, revised July 19, 2007 MS Word 96 KB | PDF 68 KB Schematics: Web page
JET Aerobic Wastewater Treatment
Approval issued September 22, 2003 MS Word 67 KB | PDF 24 KB Schematics: Web page O&M Checklist: MS Word 27 KB | PDF 6 KB
Norweco Singulair Model 960 and 960 DN
Approval issued May 10, 2002, Renewal January 3, 2008 MS Word 73 KB | PDF 41 KB Schematics of Norweco Singulair Model 960 DN: Web page O&M Checklist: MS Word 53 KB | PDF 9 KB
Norwesco, Inc. Polyethylene Septic Tank, Model 41759, 41780, 41819, and 42396
Approval issued February 8, 2008 MS Word 78 KB | PDF 39 KB Schematics Web page Installation Instructions Web page
PERC-RITE Drip Dispersal System Models ASD-15, ASD-25 & ASD-40
Approval issued March 15, 2007 MS Word 94 KB | PDF 38 KB Schematics: Web page IInstallation Checklist MS Word 25 KB | PDF 145 KB
Presby Enviro-Septic Leaching System
Approval issued November 21, 2005, revised May 22, 2006, revised June 5, 2006, revised March 20, 2007, revised November 30, 2007 MS Word 74 KB | PDF 34 KB Quick reference guide MS Word 1.5 MB | PDF 464 KB
Roth Global Plastics SEPTECH Poly Tanks
Approval issued February 28, 2005, modified April 20, 2007, modified June 15, 2007 MS Word 89 KB | PDF 33 KB Schematic Web page Installation Checklists Web site
RUCK System
Renewal issued on November 29, 2007 MS Word 78 KB | PDF 36 KB Schematics: Web page O&M Checklist: MS Word 29 KB | PDF 11 KB
SeptiTech Treatment System
Renewal issued July 27, 2007 MS Word 74 KB | PDF 39 KB Schematics Web page O&M Checklist MS Word 125 KB | PDF 15 KB
Smith and Loveless Modular FAST System
Approval issued April 4, 2006 MS Word 60 KB | PDF 32 KB Schematic: Web page O&M Checklist: MS Word 504 KB | PDF 293 KB
Sun-Mar Composting Toilets
Approval issued January 9, 2006 MS Word 70 KB | PDF 124 KB Schematics of Excel system: MS Word 170 KB | PDF 308 KB Schematics of Centrex systems: Web page
Waterloo Biolfilter
Renewal issued March 26, 2007 MS Word 85 KB | PDF 23 KB Schematics: Web page
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Piloting Use
Piloting is intended to provide field-testing and a technical demonstration to determine if a particular alternative technology can or cannot function effectively. Technology is only approved when the Department has determined, based on relevant technical data, that the proposed alternative is likely to be capable of a level of environmental protection at least equivalent to that of a system designed in accordance with 310 CMR 15.100 through 15.293. These systems are generally approved for nitrogen reduction but can be approved to evaluate reduction of other parameters. Up to 15 systems can be installed and tested for a minimum of 18 months. The system owner is required to have inspection and testing performed as required by the approval on a regular schedule throughout the Piloting period.
BioBarrier MBR Wastewater Treatment System
Approval issued April 27, 2007 MS Word 97 KB | PDF 44 KB Schematics: Web page O&M Checklist: MS Word 36 KB | PDF 121 KB
Cromaglass Wastewater Treatment Systems
Renewal issued March 16, 2006 MS Word 70 KB | PDF 26 KB Schematics: Web page O&M Checklist MS Word 62 KB | PDF 166 KB
NITREX-PLUS
Renewal issued February 26, 2007 MS Word 115 KB | PDF 40 KB Schematic Web page O&M Checklist MS Word 48 KB | PDF 23 KB
OAR Treatment System
Approval issued January 7, 2003 MS Word 85 KB | PDF 37 KB Schematics Web page Checklist: MS Word 25 KB | PDF 8 KB
OMNI Recirculating Sand Filter System
Approval issued April 4, 2005 MS Word 93 KB | PDF 100 KB Schematics: Web page O&M Checklist: MS Word 345 KB | PDF 29 KB
RID Phosphorus Removal System
Approval issued October 27, 2003 MS Word 78 KB | PDF 32 KB Schematic: Web page O&M Checklist: MS Word 10 KB | PDF 7 KB
RUCK CFT
Approval issued March 20, 2002 MS Word 76 KB | PDF 73 KB O&M Checklist MS Word 30 KB | PDF 25 KB
Waterloo Biofilter
Renewal of approval issued May 10, 2002 MS Word 94 KB | PDF 81 KB Schematics: Web page
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Provisional Use
This category is intended to evaluate, under actual field conditions, alternative systems that appear technically capable of providing levels of protection at least equivalent to those of a standard on-site disposal system. These systems are generally approved for nitrogen reduction but can be approved to evaluate reduction of other parameters. The system owner is required to have inspection and testing performed as required by the approval on a regular schedule throughout the Provisional Use period. Up to 50 systems can be installed per technology. These systems can be installed for new construction or on remedial sites to replace a failed system.
Provisional Use Approval Certification Forms
January 2004 MS Word 126 KB | PDF 15 KB
Advantex AX20 and AX100 Treatment System (nitrogen reduction)
Approval issued August 19, 2005, modified October 5, 2007 MS Word 115 KB | PDF 53 KB Schematics Web page O&M Checklists For AX20: MS Word 596 KB | PDF 319 KB For AX100: MS Word 593 KB | PDF 171 KB
Amphidrome
Approval issued January 27, 2004, modified March 29, 2007 MS Word 108 KB | PDF 43 KB Schematic (Single Family Unit) Web page O&M Checklist MS Word 25 KB | PDF 15 KB
Bioclere (Aquapoint) 2000 gpd to less than 10,000 gpd
Approval issued June 6, 2005, revised October 31, 2006 MS Word 95 KB | PDF 44 KB Schematics Bioclere 24: MS Word 375 KB | PDF 77 KB Bioclere 30: MS Word 399 KB | PDF 77 KB Bioclere 36: MS Word 406 KB | PDF 81 KB General layout: MS Word 374 KB | PDF 132 KB O&M Checklist MS Excel 121 KB | PDF 8 KB
Bioclere (Aquapoint) less than 2000 gpd *
Approval issued June 10, 2005 MS Word 107 KB | PDF 44 KB Schematics Web page General layout: MS Word 380 KB | PDF 143 KB O&M Checklist MS Excel 121 KB | PDF 8 KB
FAST (Bio-Microbics) less than 2000 gpd *
Approval issued January 27, 2004 MS Word 109 KB | PDF 85 KB Schematics Biomicrobics units 0.5 to 1.5 Web page O&M Checklists MS Word 120 KB | PDF 93 KB MS Word 242 KB | PDF 93 KB
FAST (Bio-Microbics) 2000 gpd to less than 10,000 gpd
Approval issued December 6, 2005 MS Word 108 KB | PDF 84 KB Schematics Web page Bio-Microbic units: MS Word 790 KB | PDF 773 KB O&M Checklist MS Word 242 KB | PDF 93 KB
Modular FAST 2000 gpd to less than 10,000 gpd *
Approval issued January 27, 2004, modified January 27, 2004 and December 6, 2005 MS Word 114 KB | PDF 74 KB Modular FAST Unit Schematic Web page Modular FAST Checklists: MS Word 750 KB | PDF 72 KB MS Word 710 KB | PDF 76 KB
NITREX
Approval issued December 27, 2006 MS Word 71 KB | PDF 79 KB Schematics Web page O&M Checklist MS Word 48 KB | PDF 23 KB
SeptiTech, Models 400N, 550N, 750N, 1200N, 1500N and 3000N Systems (denitrification)
Approval issued November 23, 2006 MS Word 101 KB | PDF 49 KB Schematics: Web page O&M Checklist MS Word 138 KB | PDF 25 KB
Singulair 960 NR, Models 500, 750, 1000, 1250 and 1500 treatment system
Approval issued August 28, 2006 MS Word 94 KB | PDF 45 KB Schematic Web page O&M Checklist MS Word 32 KB | PDF 23 KB
Waterloo Biofilter
Approval issued January 27, 2004, modified March 30, 2007 MS Word 108 KB | PDF 48 KB Schematics Web page O&M Checklist MS Word 21 KB | PDF 7 KB
* NOTE: Bioclere and Bio-Microbics units with capacity less than 2000 gpd have reached their approval limits. No new Provisional Use systems can be approved for these models or technologies for design flows less than 2000 gpd.
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Remedial Use
Remedial Use-approved alternative technologies are used to improve existing conditions at a particular facility or facilities served by a failed, failing or nonconforming system. The alternative system shall have evidence of effective past performance for at least one year of general usage in another state and will provide a level of environmental protection at least of a system designed in accordance with 310 CMR 15.100 through 15.293. The alternative can be used where there is no increase in design flow at the facility. The system owner is required to have inspection and testing performed as required by the approval on a regular schedule. These systems can only be installed on remedial sites to replace a failed system.
Inspection and Sampling in Single Family Homes
Policy: Remedial and General Use Treatment Systems with design flows less than 2000 gpd Web page Inspection & Maintenance Form Web page
AdvanTex Treatment Systems AX-15, AX-20, and AX-100
Approval issued March 28, 2008 MS Word 127 KB | PDF 69 KB Schematics Web page O&M checklist MS Word 86 KB | PDF 75 K
Amphidrome
Renewal issued September 19, 2005, modified March 27, 2007, and January 23, 2008 MS Word 126 KB | PDF 38KB Schematic (Single Family Unit) Web page O&M Checklist MS Word 28 KB | PDF 17 KB
Aquaworx Remediator Alternative Treatment System
Approval issued August 2, 2007, modified August 21, 2007, modified April 4, 2008 MS Word 161 KB | PDF 106 KB Schematics: Web page
Bioclere Aquapoint
Approval issued June 4, 2004, modified January 18, 2008 MS Word 125 KB | PDF 64 KB Schematics Web page O&M checklist MS Excel 121 KB | PDF 8 KB
Bio-Microbics MicroFAST, NitriFAST, and High Strength FAST
Approval issued August 13, 2001, revised June 16, 2006, modified January 23, 2008 MS Word 89 KB | PDF 30 KB Schematics Web page MS Word 77 KB | PDF 93 KB MS Word 77 KB | PDF 38 KB O&M checklist PDF 93 KB
The Clean Solution Treatment System Models: 250, 250 PT, 250ST3, 250ST4, 600, 1000, 1750, 2500, 3100 and 10000
Approval issued June 20, 2006 MS Word 93 KB | PDF 43 KB Schematics Web page O&M Checklist MS Word 100 KB | PDF 16 KB
Cromaglass Wastewater Treatment Systems
Renewal issued January 9, 2006, modified January 23, 2008 MS Word 82 KB | PDF 29 KB Schematics Web page O&M Checklist MS Word 61 KB | PDF 33 KB
Eljen In-Drain System
Approval issued May 22, 2006, modified July 11, 2007, modified February 15, 2008 MS Word 83 KB | PDF 36 KB Manual and Schematic MS Word 223 KB | PDF 1.27 MB
Geoflow Subsurface Drip Wastewater Disposal System
Approval issued September 26,2003, Revised August 18, 2004, Modified December 14, 2006, Modified August 21, 2007, February 22, 2008 MS Word 95 KB | PDF 122 KB Schematic MS Word 707 KB | PDF 18 KB O&M Checklist MS Word 35 KB | PDF 12 KB
JET Bat Media Plants Models j-500, 750, 1000, 1250, 1500
Approval issued October 6, 2006, modified January 23, 2008 MS Word 86 KB | PDF 41 KB Schematics: Web page O&M Checklist MS Word 60 KB | PDF 30 KB
Norweco Singulair Systems 960N, 960/750, 960/1000, 960/1250, and 960/1500
Approval issued November 12, 2004, renewed June 8, 2007, modified January 24, 2008 MS Word 162 KB | PDF 65 KB Schematics Web page | PDF 161 KB O&M checklist MS Word 329 KB | PDF 248 KB
Orenco Low-Rate Intermittent Sand Filter
Renewal of approval issued January 14, 2005, modified March 11, 2008 MS Word 113 KB | PDF 65 KB Schematic MS Word 144 KB | PDF 125 KB O&M checklist MS Word 21 KB | PDF 55 KB
PERC-RITE Drip Dispersal System
Approval issued January 27, 2006, modified September 11, 2007, modified February 26, 2008 MS Word 84 KB | PDF 77 KB Designers Guide: MS Word 1 MB | PDF 361 KB Schematics: Web page O&M Checklist MS Word 69 KB | PDF 17 KB
Pirana Alternative Treatment System
Approval issued May 26, 2004, last modified March 27, 2008 MS Word 147 KB | PDF 111 KB Schematic MS Word 665 KB | PDF 22 KB O&M Checklist MS Excel 19 KB | PDF 9 KB
Presby Enviro-Septic Leaching System
Approval issued November 21, 2005, revised May 22, 2006, revised June 5, 2006, revised March 20, 2007, modified July 11, 2007, modified February 15, 2008 MS Word 76 KB | PDF 37 KB Quick reference guide Web page
Puraflo Peat Fiber Biofilter
Approval issued June 19, 2002, Renewal issued November 30, 2007, modified January 18, 2008 MS Word 161 KB | PDF 37 KB O&M checklist MS Excel 162 KB | PDF 14 KB Schematics Web page
Recirculating Sand Filters
Approval issued November 2, 1998, modified March 10, 2008 MS Word 162 KB | PDF 32 KB O&M checklist MS Word 106 KB | PDF 12 KB
SeptiTech 300, 400, 550, 750, 1200, 3000
Renewal issued August 3, 2005, modified February 6, 2008 MS Word 164 KB | PDF 31 KB Schematics Web page O&M checklist MS Word 125 KB | PDF 15 KB
Smith & Loveless Modular FAST
Approval issued June 4, 2004, modified January 24, 2008 MS Word 161 KB | PDF 30 KB Schematic Web page O&M checklist MS Word 160 KB | PDF 19 KB
Waterloo Biofilter
Approval issued June 3, 2004, modified March 30, 2007, modified March 6, 2008 MS Word 145 KB | PDF 38 KB Schematics Web page O&M checklist MS Word 21 KB | PDF 7 KB
White Knight Inoculator/Generator Alternative Treatment System
Approval issued October 19, 2004, modified August 16, 2007, modified March 6, 2008, modified April 4, 2008 MS Word 124 KB | PDF 37 KB Schematic Web page O&M Checklist MS Word 345 KB | PDF 78 KB
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Effluent Tee Filters
Effluent tee filters are approved for installation at the outlet of the septic tank in lieu of an outlet tee. When installed on a septic tank, an appropriate outlet cover must be installed and maintained at grade and the filter must be inspected and cleaned at least on an annual basis. More information about effluent filters can be found at the Barnstable County Health Department's web site.
Flowlink Filter Baffles
Approval issued October 15, 1996 MS Word 48 KB | PDF 7 KB
GAG SIM/TECH Disposal Septic Tank Effluent Tee Filter
Approval issued December 5, 2003 MS Word 41 KB | PDF 18 KB
Norweco Bio-Kinetic Wastewater Management System Model BK 2000
Approval issued August 24, 2000 MS Word 41 KB | PDF 19 KB
OSI Effluent Filter
Approval issued April 1, 2002 MS Word 34 KB | PDF 18 KB
Polylok Model PL-68 Effluent Tee Filter
Approval issued May 24, 2004 MS Word 43 KB | PDF 18 KB
Polylok Model PL-122 Effluent Tee Filter
Approval issued December 23, 1998 MS Word 88 KB | PDF 17 KB
Polylok Model PL-525 and PL-625 Effluent Filters
Approval issued October 3, 2005 MS Word 61 KB | PDF 67 KB
Rissy Plastics, LLC Clik n' Stik Model 45
Approval issued November 19, 2004 MS Word 37 KB | PDF 22 KB
Sim/Tech Filter
Approval issued June 2, 1998 MS Word 23 KB | PDF 7 KB
Tuf-Tite Effluent Filter, Model EF-4
Approval issued January 15, 2003 MS Word 49 KB | PDF 16 KB
Zabel Filtered Pump Vaults
Approval issued August 12, 1998 MS Word 47 KB | PDF 15 KB
Zabel Wastewater Effluent Filter
Approval issued August 11, 1997 MS Word 32 KB | PDF 6 KB
Zoeller Effluent Tee Filter
Approval issued June 29, 1998 MS Word 90 KB | PDF 15 KB
Zoeller Effluent Tee Filter P/N 170-0078
Approval issued August 28, 2000 MS Word 40 KB | PDF 19 KB
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Expired Technology Permits
Amphidrome Process
The Piloting Approval for Amphidrome Process expired on May 30, 2006. The company has not submitted a renewal application for this technology.
Biocycle 525
The Remedial Use Approval for Biocycle, Inc. Biocycle 525 expired on December 30, 2004. The company has not submitted a renewal application for this technology.
Biolet XL
The General Use Approval for Biolet XL expired on January 16, 2007. The company has not submitted a renewal application for this technology.
Ecoflo Biofilter
The Remedial Use Approval for Ecoflo Biofilter expired on November 8, 2005. The company has not submitted a renewal application for this technology.
JET Home Aerobic Wastewater Systems
The Remedial Use Approval for the JET Home Aerobic Unit expired on April 30, 2006. The company has not submitted a renewal application for this technology.
Jet J-335 Tertiary Sand Filter
The Remedial Use Approval for the JET J-335 Tertiary Sand Filter expired on November 2, 2006. The company has not submitted a renewal application for this technology.
MicroSeptec EnviroServer
The Piloting Approval for MicroSeptec Enviroserver expired on Ocober 18, 2005. The company has not submitted a renewal application for this technology.
Orenco High-Rate Intermittent Sand Filter
The Remedial Use Approval for the Saneco Orenco High-Rate Intermittent Sand Filter expired on November 2, 2003. The company has not submitted a renewal application for this technology.
ZenoGem/Cycle-Let
The Provisional Use Approval for the Zenon ZenoGem/Cycle-Let expired on August 6, 2003. The company has not submitted a renewal application for this technology.
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