Approved Title 5 innovative/alternative technologies

MassDEP must approve alternative septic systems for use in Massachusetts.

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Overview

Under the Title 5 Regulations (310 CMR 15.000), MassDEP must approve an innovative/alternative septic-system technology before it can be used in Massachusetts. There are 4 categories of approval:

  • General Use systems will provide a level of environmental protection at least equivalent to that of a conventional on-site system designed in accordance with Title 5.
  • Provisional Use approval is intended for evaluation of alternative systems that appear technically capable of providing levels of protection at least equivalent to those of a standard on-site disposal system.
  • Piloting is intended to provide field-testing and technical demonstration to determine if the technology can or cannot function effectively.
  • Remedial Use systems improve existing conditions at a particular facility or facilities served by a failed, failing, or nonconforming system.

Please note that MassDEP approval does not constitute an endorsement of any specific technology.

In each case, the system owner must follow the inspection and testing schedule required by the approval. Contact the manufacturers listed for schematics of these technologies. 

In addition to the approval categories listed above, Title 5 also allows the use of effluent tee filters at the outlet of the septic tank in lieu of an outlet tee.

Best Available Nitrogen Reducing Technologies

General Use Technologies
CompanyTechnologyFacility Type Flow (gpd)TN Approval Limit Performance Data
SeptiTech, Inc.  
69 Holland Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
STAAR by SeptiTech/Bio-Microbics of Maine, Inc.Residential<2,00019 mg/L Graph 1
Orenco Systems, Inc.
814 Airway Avenue
Sutherlin, OR 97479
Advantex Treatment System (AX20 models) Residential<2,00019 mg/L Graph 2

In 310 CMR 15.000, Title 5, Best Available Nitrogen Reducing Technology is defined as having the capability to achieve effluent TN levels of 10 mg/L or better. There are currently no technologies with General Use approval that achieve that performance standard. Currently, all of the denitrifying technologies with General Use approval have a TN approval limit of 19 mg/L. Per Section 15.002 of Title 5, there are two alternative routes to determine BANRT in this situation:

  1. "An alternative system with the lowest Total Nitrogen effluent performance value certified by the Department for general use when the Disposal System Construction Permit application is filed and has been approved for the type and design flow of the facility where it is to be used; or" 
  2. "An alternative system(s) granted provisional approval by the Department pursuant to 310 CMR 15.286 or an alternative system(s) approved by the Department for piloting pursuant to 310 CMR 15.285; provided that for an alternative system(s) granted provisional approval or an alternative system(s) approved for piloting such system(s) is approved for the type and design flow of the facility and has a Total Nitrogen performance value less than or equal to 10 mg/L; or, if no system(s) with a Total Nitrogen performance value less than or equal to 10 mg/L has received general use approval, then a system(s) with a Total Nitrogen effluent performance value less than or equal to the lowest alternative system(s) certified by the Department for general use pursuant to 310 CMR 15.288 when the Disposal System Construction Permit application is filed."

Per 310 CMR 15.215(2)(g), The Department may allow the use of technologies that do not meet the Best Available Nitrogen Reducing Technology definition in the event of significant supply or market limitations.

Provisional Use Technologies Under 2,000 Gallons Per Day 
CompanyTechnologyFacility TypeFlow (gpd)TN Approval LimitPerformance Data
Lombardo Associates, Inc. 188 Church Street Newton, MA 02458 Nitrex Residential<2,00010 mg/LGraph 3
KleanTu LLC. 300 Old Pond Road, Ste# 206 Bridgeville, PA 15017 NitROE Residential and Non-Residential<2,00011 mg/L Graph 4
Provisional Use Technologies 2,000 – 10,000 Gallons Per Day 
CompanyTechnologyFacility TypeFlow (gpd)TN Approval LimitPerformance Data
Lombardo Associates, Inc. 188 Church Street Newton, MA 02458 Nitrex Residential and Non-Residential2,000 – 10,000 25 mg/L Graph 5
Aquapoint.3 LLC
39 Tarkiln Place
New Bedford, MA 02745 
Bioclere Residential and Non-Residential2,000 – 10,000 25 mg/L Graph 6
Bio-Microbics of Maine, Inc. 69 Holland Street Lewiston, ME 04240 STAAR by SeptiTech/Bio-Microbics of Maine, Inc. Residential and Non-Residential2,000 – 10,000 25 mg/L Graph 7
Piloting Technologies
CompanyTechnologyFacility TypeFlow (gpd)TN Approval LimitPerformance Data
Biomicrobics Inc. 
16002 West 110th Street 
Lenexa, KS 66219 
BioBarrier Residential & Non-Residential 2,000 – 10,000 19 mg/LGraph 8

All Technologies Approved for Use

Approved for 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 could eventually be certified for General Use. Contact the manufacturer for schematics of these I/A technologies.

Inspection and Sampling in Single Family Homes

General Use
CompanyTechnologyDesign FlowTechnology Description
Generic

Composting Toilets

Composting toilets are approved for use under Title 5. See 310 CMR 15.289.

Compliant with Title 5 Composting Toilet 
Generic

Recirculating Sand Filter Approval

Other Documents: 1

Compliant with Title 5 Nitrogen Reduction for 550 gallons per day per acre: TN = 25mg/L
Secondary treatment: BOD5 = 30mg/L, TSS = 30 mg/L
Orenco Systems, Inc.
814 Airway Avenue
Sutherlin, OR 97479

Advantex Treatment System, Nitrogen reduction by Orenco System, Inc. Approval 

Other Documents: 1

Residential <2,000 GPD Nitrogen Reduction 
660 GPD/acre w/ TN <19 mg/l
550 GPD/acre w/ TN <25 mg/l
Aquapoint.3 LLC
39 Tarkiln Place
New Bedford, MA 02745
Bioclere Technology by Aquapoint 3. LLC Approval Residential <2,000 GPDNitrogen Reduction 
660 GPD/acre w/ TN <19 mg/l
550 GPD/acre w/ TN <25 mg/l

Bio-Microbics, Inc.
16002 West 110th Street
Lenexa, KS 66219*

* Note new address

FAST by Bio-Microbics, Inc. Approval 

Other Documents: 1

Residential <2,000 GPDNitrogen Reduction 
660 GPD/acre w/ TN <19 mg/l
550 GPD/acre w/ TN <25 mg/l
American Manufacturing Company, Inc.
22011 Greenhouse Road, PO Box 97 
Elkwood, VA 22718 

PERC-RITE Drip Dispersal System by American Manufacturing Company, Inc. Approval

Other Documents: 1

Systems <10,000 GPDPressure distributed subsurface wastewater drip dispersal (disposal) system that replaces a conventional soil absorption system
Norwesco, Inc./Snyder Industries
PO Box 439
St Bonifacius, MN 55375-0439

Polyethylene Septic Tank by Norwesco, Inc./Snyder Industries Approval

Other Documents: 1

Systems <10,000 GPDLow profile polyethylene septic tanks with gasket and tee 
Infiltrator Water Technologies, LLC
P.O. Box 768
4 Business Park Road
Old Saybrook, CT 06475

Polyolefin Septic Tank by Infiltrator Water Technologies, LLC  Approval

Other Documents: 1

Systems <10,000 GPDPolyethylene or Polypropylene Septic Tanks`
Orenco Systems, Inc.
814 Airway Ave.
Sutherlin, OR 97479

ProStep Effluent Pumping System Approval

Other Documents: 1

Systems <10,000 GPDEffluent filtering  
Innovative RUCK Systems, Inc.
362 Gifford Street
Falmouth, MA 02540

RUCK System by Innovative RUCK Systems, Inc. Approval

Other Documents: 1

Residential <2,000 GPD Nitrogen Reduction   
660 GPD/acre w/ TN <19 mg/l  
550 GPD/acre w/ TN <25 mg/l 
SeptiTech, Inc.
69 Holland Street,  
Lewiston, ME 04240
SeptiTech Treatment Systems by SeptiTech/Bio-Microbics of Maine, Inc ApprovalSystems <2,000 GPD Nitrogen Reduction  
660 GPD/acre w/ TN <19 mg/l  
550 GPD/acre w/ TN <25 mg/l  
Secondary Treatment  
BOD5 = 30mg/L
TSS=30 mg/L 
Roth Global Plastics, Inc.
PO Box 2451
One General Motors Drive
Syracuse, NY 13206

SEPTECH Polyethylene Tanks by Roth Global Plastics, Inc. Approval

Other Documents: 1

Systems <10,000 GPDPolyethylene Septic Tanks 
Pirana
1875 Joy Road
Occidental, CA 95465

SepTech/Pirana By Pirana Approval

Other Documents: 1 | 2 | 3

Systems <2,000 GPD Aeration Technology 
NORWECO, Inc. 
220 Republic Street 
Norwalk, OH 44857 

Singulair Treatment System Models by NORWECO, Inc. Approval

Other Documents: 1

Systems <2,000 GPDNitrogen Reduction
660 GPD/acre w/ TN <19 mg/l 
550 GPD/acre w/ TN <25 mg/l
Secondary Treatment 
BOD5 = 30mg/L
TSS=30 mg/L 
Sludgehammer Group Ltd
336 Division Road
Petoskey, MI 49770

Sludgehammer Alternative Treatment System By Sludhehammer Group Ltd Approval 

Other Documents: 1

Systems <2,000 GPDAeration Technology 
Geomatrix, LLC
114 Mill Rock Road East
Old Saybrook, CT 06475

SoilAir by GeoMatrix, LLC Approval

Other Documents: 1

Systems <2,000 GPD Aeration Technology 
General Use - Alternative Aggregate
CompanyTechnologyDesign FlowTechnology Description
Infiltrator Water Technologies, LLC
P.O. Box 768
4 Business Park Road
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
EZ Flow Polystyrene Aggregate System Approval Systems <10,000 GPDAlternative Aggregate 

Standard Conditions for All Alternative Soil Absorption Systems

General Use - Alternative SAS, Patented Sand Filters and Chambers
CompanyTechnologyDesign FlowTechnology Description
Cultec, Inc.
PO Box 280, 878 Federal Road
Brookfield, CT 06804
Chamber Field Drain Contactors and Recharger by Cultec, Inc.  ApprovalSystems <10,000 GPDAlternative Soil Absorption System 
(Disposal Only) 
Cur-Tech LLC
23 Ryan Street
Stamford, CT 06907
H-20 Reinforced Concrete Chamber by Cur-Tech, LLC  ApprovalSystems <10,000 GPDAlternative Soil Absorption System
(Disposal Only)
Eljen Corporation
125 McKee Street
East Hartford, CT 06108

Eljen Geotextile Sandfilter System by Eljen Corporation  Approval

Other Documents: 1

Systems <10,000 GPDAlternative Soil Absorption System
(Disposal with Treatment) 
Eljen Corporation
125 McKee Street
East Hartford, CT 06108

Mantis M5 System by Eljen Corporation Approval

Other Documents: 1

Systems <10,000 GPDAlternative Soil Absorption System 
(Disposal Only) 
GeoMatrix Systems, LLC 
114 Mill Rock Road East
Old Saybrook, CT 06475

GeoMat Leaching System by Geomatrix, LLC Approval

Other Documents: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4

Systems <10,000 GPDAlternative Soil Absorption System (Disposal with Treatment)
GeoMatrix Systems, LLC 
114 Mill Rock Road East
Old Saybrook, CT 06475

GST Leaching System by Geomatrix, LLC Approval 

Other Documents: 1 (Please note: The Effective Leaching Area values listed in Table 2 and Table 3 of this manual are the approved values based on Title 5 requirements and the Massachusetts GST IA Approval.)

Systems <10,000 GPDAlternative Soil Absorption System (Disposal Only) 
Infiltrator Water Technologies, LLC
P.O. Box 768
4 Business Park Road
Old Saybrook, CT 06475

Biodiffuser and ARC Chamber by Infiltrator Water Technologies, LLC Approval

Other Documents: 1

Systems <10,000 GPDAlternative Soil Absorption System with Secondary Treatment 
BOD5 = 30mg/L 
TSS=30 mg/L 
Infiltrator Water Technologies, LLC
P.O. Box 768
4 Business Park Road
Old Saybrook, CT 06475

Infiltrator ATL System by Infiltrator Water Technologies Approval 

Other Documents: 1

Systems <10,000 GPDAlternative Soil Absorption System  
(Disposal with Treatment)
Infiltrator Water Technologies, LLC
P.O. Box 768
4 Business Park Road
Old Saybrook, CT 06475

Infiltrator Chambers by Infiltrator Water Technologies Approval

Other Documents: 1

Systems <10,000 GPDAlternative Soil Absorption System  
(Disposal Only)
Presby Environmental Inc.
143 Airport Road
Whitefield, NH 03598

Enviro-Septic Wastewater Treatment System by Presby Environmental, Inc.  Approval

Other Documents: 1 | 2

Systems <10,000 GPDAlternative Soil Absorption System (Disposal with Treatment) 
Presby Environmental Inc.
143 Airport Road
Whitefield, NH 03598

Advanced Enviro-Septic Wastewater Treatment System by Presby Environmental  Approval

Other Documents: 1 | 2

Systems <10,000 GPDAlternative Soil Absorption System (Disposal with Treatment) 
Presby Environmental Inc.
143 Airport Road
Whitefield, NH 03598

Advanced Enviro-Septic Wastewater Treatment System (Alternative SAS with 12" C-33 Sand Treatment) by Presby Environmental, Inc. Approval

Other Documents: 1 | 2

Residential <880 GPD Alternative Soil Absorption System (Disposal with Treatment) 
Presby Environmental Inc.
143 Airport Road
Whitefield, NH 03598

Simple-Septic Wastewater Treatment System by Presby Environmental Approval

Other Documents: 1

Systems <10,000 GPD Alternative Soil Absorption System
(Disposal with Treatment) 

Standard Conditions for Secondary Treatment Units for General Use

General Use - Secondary Treatment Units
CompanyTechnologyDesign FlowTechnology Description
Orenco Systems, Inc.
814 Airway Avenue
Sutherlin, OR 97479

Advantex Treatment System by Orenco Systems, Inc. Approval

Other Documents: 1 | 2 | 3

Systems <10,000 GPDSecondary Treatment 
BOD5 = 30mg/L 
TSS=30 mg/L
F.R. Mahony & Associates, Inc.
273 Weymouth Street
Rockland, MA 02370

Amphidrome Treatment System by F.R. Mahony & Associates, Inc. Approval

Other Documents: 1

Systems 2,000 GPD to 10,000 GPDSecondary Treatment
BOD5 = 30mg/L
TSS=30 mg/L
Aquapoint.3 LLC
39 Tarkiln Place
New Bedford, MA 02745

Bioclere Units by Aquapoint.3 LLC Approval

Other Documents: 1

Systems <10,000 GPDSecondary Treatment Unit: for BOD5 and TSS Removal.
Trickling Filter
Waterloo Biofilter System, Inc.
143 Dennis Street
Rockwood,
NT, N0B 2K0

Biofilter by Waterloo Biofilter Systems, Inc. Approval

Other Documents: 1

Systems 2,000 GPD to <10,000 GPD Secondary Treatment 
BOD5 = 30mg/L 
TSS=30 mg/L   
Busse Green Technologies Inc.
1101 South Euclid Ave.
Oak Park, IL 60304

Busse-MF by Busse Green Technologies, Inc. Approval 

Other Documents: 1 | 2

Systems <2,000 GPDSecondary Treatment
BOD5 = 30mg/L
TSS=30 mg/L
Wastewater Alternatives, Inc.
2 Whitney Road, Suite 10
Concord, NH 03301

The Clean Solution Treatment System by Wastewater Alternatives of New England, LLC Approval

Other Documents: 1

Systems 2,000 GPD to 10,000 GPDSecondary Treatment 
BOD5 = 30mg/L 
TSS=30 mg/L

Bio-Microbics, Inc.
16002 West 110th Street
Lenexa, KS 66219*

* Note new address

Fast Systems by Bio-Microbics, Inc. Approval

Other Documents: 1

Systems 2,000 GPD to 10,000 GPD Secondary Treatment  
BOD5 = 30mg/L 
TSS=30 mg/L 
Jet, Inc.  
750 Alpha Dr.
Cleveland, OH 44143 

JET Aerobic Wastewater Treatment by Jet Inc. Approval

Other Documents: 1 | 2

Residential <2,000 GPD Secondary Treatment  
BOD5 = 30mg/L
TSS=30 mg/L   
Hoots Aerobic Systems Inc.
2885 Highway 14 East
Lake Charles, LA 70607
Hoot Aerobic System by Hoot Systems, LLC ApprovalSystems <10,000 GPDSecondary Treatment
BOD5 = 30mg/L 
TSS=30 mg/L
Smith & Loveless, Inc.
14040 Santa Fe Trail Drive
Lenexa, KS 66215

Modular FAST System by Smith and Loveless, Inc. Approval

Other Documents: 1

Systems 2,000 GPD to <10,000 GPD Secondary Treatment 
BOD5 = 30mg/L 
TSS=30 mg/L 
SeptiTech, Inc.
69 Holland Street,  
Lewiston, ME 04240

SeptiTech Treatment Systems by Bio-Microbics of Maine, Inc. Approval

Other Documents: 1

Systems <10,000 GPDSecondary Treatment
BOD5 = 30mg/L 
TSS=30 mg/L
NORWECO, Inc.
220 Republic Street
Norwalk, OH 44857

Singulair Bio-Kinetic Wastewater Treatment System by NORWECO Approval 

Other Documents: 1

Systems <10,000 GPD Secondary Treatment 
BOD5 = 30mg/L 
TSS=30 mg/L

Approved for 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. Each Provisional Use technology shall install at least 50 systems pursuant to its approval. These systems can be installed for new construction or on remedial sites to replace a failed system. Contact the manufacturer for schematics of these I/A technologies.

Provisional Use Approval Certification Forms for Design and Installation

Provisional Use
CompanyTechnologyDesign FlowTechnology Description
Orenco Systems, Inc.
814 Airway Avenue
Sutherlin, OR 97479

Advantex Treatment System with by Orenco Systems, Inc. Approval

Other Documents: 1 | 2

Systems 2,000 GPD to <10,000 GPDNitrogen Reduction  
TN = 25 mg/L,  
Secondary Treatment 
BOD5 = 30mg/L 
TSS=30 mg/L
Aquapoint.3 LLC
39 Tarkiln Place
New Bedford, MA 02745

Bioclere by Aquapoint.3 LLC Approval 

Other Documents: 1 | 2

Systems <2,000 GPDNitrogen Reduction 
660 GPD/acre w/ TN <19 mg/l
550 GPD/acre w/ TN <25 mg/l
Aquapoint.3 LLC
39 Tarkiln Place
New Bedford, MA 02745

Bioclere by Aquapoint.3 LLC Approval 

Other Documents: 1 | 2

Systems 2,000 GPD to <10,000 GPDNitrogen Reduction  
TN = 25 mg/L,  
Secondary Treatment 
BOD5 = 30mg/L 
TSS=30 mg/L

Bio-Microbics, Inc.
16002 West 110th Street
Lenexa, KS 66219*

* Note new address

FAST by Bio-Microbics, Inc. Approval 

Other Documents: 1

Residential 2,000 GPD to <10,000 GPD
Non-Residential <10,000 GPD
Nitrogen Reduction 
TN = 25 mg/L, 
Secondary Treatment
BOD5 = 30mg/L
TSS=30 mg/L
Fuji Clean USA, LLC
41-2 Greenwood Road
Brunswick, Maine 04011

Fuji Clean by Fuji Clean USA, LLC Approval 

Other Documents: 1

Systems <2,000 GPDNitrogen Reduction 
660 GPD/acre w/ TN <19 mg/l
550 GPD/acre w/ TN <25 mg/l
Secondary Treatment
BOD5 = 30mg/L
TSS=30 mg/L
SeptiTech, Inc
69 Holland Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
STAAR by SeptiTech/Bio-Microbics of Maine, Inc. Approval Systems <2000 GPD and 2,000 GPD to 10,000 GPD Nitrogen Reduction  
660 GPD/acre w/ TN <19 mg/l 
550 GPD/acre w/ TN <25 mg/l 
Secondary Treatment 
BOD5 = 30mg/L 
TSS=30 mg/L 
Lombardo Associates, Inc
49 Edge Hill Road
Newton, MA 02467

Nitrex Approval

Other Documents: 1

Systems <2000 GPD and 2,000 GPD to 10,000 GPDNitrogen Reduction 
660 GPD/acre w/ TN <19 mg/l
550 GPD/acre w/ TN <25 mg/l
Secondary Treatment
BOD5 = 30mg/L
TSS=30 mg/L
KleanTu LLC
300 Old Pond Road, Ste# 206 Bridgeville, PA 15017
NitROE ApprovalSystems <2,000 GPDNitrogen reduction TN< 11mg/L
Waterloo Biofilter System, Inc.
143 Dennis Street
Rockwood,
NT, N0B 2K0

Waterloo Biofilter by Waterloo Biofilter Systems, Inc.Approval

Other Documents: 1

Systems <2,000 GPDNitrogen Reduction 
660 GPD/acre w/ TN <19 mg/l
550 GPD/acre w/ TN <25 mg/l
Secondary Treatment
BOD5 = 30mg/L
TSS=30 mg/L
Waterloo Biofilter System, Inc.
143 Dennis Street
Rockwood,
NT, N0B 2K0

Waterloo Biofilter by Waterloo Biofilter Systems, Inc. Approval

Other Documents: 1

Systems 2,000 GPD to <10,000 GPDNitrogen Reduction 
TN = 25 mg/L, 
Secondary Treatment
BOD5 = 30mg/L
TSS=30 mg/L

Approved for 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. Contact the manufacturer for schematics of these I/A technologies. 

Piloting Use
CompanyTechnologyDesign FlowTechnology Description

Biomicrobics Inc.
16002 West 110th Street
Lenexa, KS 66219*

* Note new address

BioBarrier MBR Wastewater Treatment System by Bio-Microbics, Inc. Approval 

Other Documents: 1

Systems <10,000 GPD Nitrogen Reduction  
660 GPD/acre w/ TN <19 mg/l 
550 GPD/acre w/ TN <25 mg/l 
Secondary Treatment 
BOD5 = 30mg/L 
TSS=30 mg/L
Vinicius Ranucci Ramos Acuantia Inc. BioRock Monoblock by Vincius Ranucci Ramos Acuantia Inc. Approval Systems <2000 GPD Secondary Treatment 
BOD5 = 30mg/L
TSS=30 mg/L
NORWECO, Inc.
220 Republic Street
Norwalk, OH 44857

Hydro-Kinetic Wastewater Treatment System by NORWECO, Inc. Approval

Other Documents: 1

Systems <600 GPDNitrogen Reduction  
660 GPD/acre w/ TN <19 mg/l 
550 GPD/acre w/ TN <25 mg/l 
Secondary Treatment 
BOD5 = 30mg/L 
TSS=30 mg/L 
Stephen B. Nelson LLC d/b/a Clearwater Recovery 
175 Spring Street
Rockland, MA 02370 
Jet-1500CF System by Clearwater Recovery Approval Systems <1,500 GPD Nitrogen Reduction  
660 GPD/acre w/ TN <19 mg/l 
550 GPD/acre w/ TN <25 mg/l 
Secondary Treatment 
BOD5 = 30mg/L 
TSS=30 mg/L 
NORWECO, Inc.
220 Republic Street
Norwalk, OH 44857
Drip Subsurface Disposal System by NORWECO Approval   
NORWECO, Inc.
220 Republic Street
Norwalk, OH 44857
Phos-4-Fade Phosphorous Removal by NORWECO Approval Systems <10,000 GPDPhosphorus removal <0.3 mg/L
Lombardo Associates, Inc.
49 Edge Hill Road
Newton, MA 02467-1170

PhosRID Phosphorus Removal System by Lombardo Associates, Inc. Approval 

Other Documents: 1

Systems <10,000 GPDPhosphorus removal <1.0 mg/L
Waterloo Biofilter System, Inc.
143 Dennis Street
Rockwood,
NT, N0B 2K0

Waterloo EC-P by Waterloo Biofilter Systems, Inc. Approval

Other Documents: 1

Systems <10,000 GPDPhosphorus removal < 1.0 mg/L

Approved for 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. Contact the manufacturer for schematics of these I/A technologies.

Inspection and Sampling in Single Family Homes

Remedial Use
CompanyTechnologyDesign FlowTechnology Description
Generic

Bottomless Sand Filters Approval

Other Documents: 1

Compliant with Title 5Bottomless Sand Filter 
Generic

Composting Toilets

Composting toilets are approved for use under Title 5. See 310 CMR 15.289.

Compliant with Title 5Composting Toilet 
Generic

Recirculating Sand Filters Approval

Other Documents: 1 | 2 | 3

Compliant with Title 5Recirculating Sand Filter 
Aero-Stream LLC
On-Site Treatment Systems (TM)
W300 N7706 Christine Lane
Hartland, WI 53029

Aerobic Recovery System Septic Restoration Process by Onsite Treatment Systems Approval

Other Documents: 1

Systems <2,000 GPDSAS Aeration with Bacterial Augmentation for restoration of failed SAS
American Manufacturing Co. Inc.
22011 Greenhouse Rd
Elkwood, VA 22718

PERC-RITE Drip Dispersal System by American Manufacturing Company, Inc. Approval 

Other Documents: 1 | 2 | 3

Systems <10,000 GPDAlternative SAS:
Subsurface drip dispersal
Pirana
1875 Joy Road
Occidental, CA 95465

SepTech/Pirana System by Pirana Approval 

Other Documents: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4

Systems <2,000 GPDSAS Aeration with Bacterial Augmentation; restoration of failed SAS
Sludgehammer Group Ltd
336 Division Road
Petoskey, MI 49770

Sludgehammer Alternative Treatment System by SludgeHammer Group Ltd. Approval  

Other Documents: 1

Systems <2,000 GPDSeptic Tank Aeration with Bacterial Augmentation; BOD5 and TSS removal
Geomatrix, LLC
114 Mill Rock Road East
Old Saybrook, CT 06475

Soilair by Geomatrix, LLC Approval 

Other Documents: 1

Systems <10,000 GPDSAS Aeration
Geoflow Inc.
500 Tamal Plaza, Suite 506
Corte Madera, CA 94925

Subsurface Drip Wastewater Disposal System by Geoflow, Inc. Approval 

Other Documents: 1

Systems <10,000 GPDAlternative SAS:
Drip Irrigation
Knight Treatment Systems
281 County Route 51A
Oswego, NY 13126

White Knight Inoculator/Generator Alternative Treatment System by Knight Treatment Systems Approval 

Other Documents: 1

Systems <10,000 GPDSeptic Tank Aeration with Bacterial Augmentation BOD5 and TSS removal
Restoration of failed SAS
IMET Corporation P.O. Box 10753 Cleveland, Ohio 44147 IMET Corporation: 1036 IMET REMEDIATOR Approval Systems <1,500 GPD Aeration Device 

Standard Conditions for All Alternative Soil Absorption Systems

Remedial Use - Alternative SAS, Patented Sand Filters Only (for Chambers, see General Use)
CompanyTechnologyDesign FlowTechnology Description
Cultec, Inc. 
PO Box 280, 878 Federal Road 
Brookfield, CT 06804 
Chamber Field Drain Contactors and Recharger by Cultec, Inc. Approval Systems <10,000 GPD Alternative Soil Absorption System  
(Disposal Only) 
Cur-Tech LLC 
23 Ryan Street 
Stamford, CT 06907 
H-20 Reinforced Concrete Chamber by Cur-Tech, LLC Approval Systems <10,000 GPD Alternative Soil Absorption System 
(Disposal Only) 
Eljen Corporation 
125 McKee Street 
East Hartford, CT 06108 
Eljen Geotextile Sandfilter System by Eljen Corporation Approval Systems <10,000 GPDAlternative Soil Absorption System (Treatment with Disposal)  
Geomatrix, LLC 
114 Mill Rock Road East 
Old Saybrook, CT 06475 
GeoMat Leaching System by Geomatrix System, LLC Approval Systems <10,000 GPDAlternative SAS  
Infiltrator Water Technologies, LLC. 
P.O. Box 768 
4 Business Park Road Old Saybrook, CT 06475 
Biodiffuser and ARC Chamber by Infiltrator Water Technologies, LLC Approval Systems <10,000 GPD Alternative Soil Absorption System with
Secondary Treatment  
BOD5 = 30mg/L 
TSS=30 mg/L 
Infiltrator Water Technologies, LLC. 
P.O. Box 768 
4 Business Park Road Old Saybrook, CT 06475 

Infiltrator ATL System by Infiltrator Water Technologies, LLC Approval 

Other Documents: 1

Systems <10,000 GPD Alternative Soil Absorption System (Disposal Only) 
Presby Environmental Inc.
143 Airport Road
Whitefield, NH 03598

Enviro-Septic Wastewater Treatment System by Presby Environmental, Inc. Approval

Other Documents: 1 | 2

Systems <10,000 GPD Alternative Soil Absorption System (Treatment with Disposal) 
Presby Environmental Inc.
143 Airport Road
Whitefield, NH 03598

Advanced Enviro-Septic Wastewater Treatment System by Presby Environmental, Inc. Approval 

Other Documents: 1 | 2

Systems <10,000 GPD Alternative Soil Absorption System (Treatment with Disposal) 
Presby Environmental Inc.
143 Airport Road
Whitefield, NH 03598

Advanced Enviro-Septic Wastewater Treatment System (Alternative SAS with 12" C-33 Sand Treatment) by Presby Environmental, Inc. Approval 

Other Documents: 1 | 2

Residential Systems  
<880 GPD  
Alternative Soil Absorption System with Secondary Treatment with Disposal
BOD = 30 mg/L
TSS = 30 mg/L 
Presby Environmental Inc.
143 Airport Road
Whitefield, NH 03598

Simple-Septic Wastewater Treatment System by Presby Environmental Approval   

Other Documents: 1

Systems <10,000 GPD Alternative Soil Absorption System (Disposal with Treatment) 

Standard Conditions for Secondary Treatment Units Approved for Remedial Use

Remedial Use - Secondary Treatment Units
CompanyTechnologyDesign FlowTechnology Description
Orenco Systems, Inc.
814 Airway Avenue
Sutherlin, OR 97479

AdvanTex Treatment Systems by Orenco Systems, Inc. Approval 

Other Documents: 1 | 2 | 3

Systems <10,000 GPDSecondary Treatment Unit
Textile media aerobic treatment;
BOD5 and TSS removal
F.R. Mahony & Associates, Inc.
273 Weymouth Street
Rockland, MA 02370

Amphidrome by F.R. Mahony & Associates, Inc. Approval 

Other Documents: 1 | 2

Systems <10,000 GPDSecondary Treatment Unit
Submerged Attached-Growth Sequencing Bioreactor; BOD5, TSS, and Nitrogen removal
Aquapoint.3 LLC
39 Tarkiln Place
New Bedford, MA 02745

Bioclere by Aquapoint.3 LLC Approval 

Other Documents: 1

Systems <10,000 GPDSecondary Treatment Unit: 
Trickling Filter; BOD5 and TSS removal 
Busse Green Technologies Inc.
1101 South Euclid Ave.
Oak Park, IL 60304

Busse-MF by Busse Green Technologies, Inc. Approval 

Other Documents: 1 | 2

Systems <2,000 GPDSecondary Treatment Unit:
Activated sludge process and a membrane process (biological-filtration); BOD5 and TSS removal
Wastewater Alternatives of New England, LLC
2 Whitney Road, Suite 10
Concord, NH 03301

The Clean Solution Treatment System by Wastewater Alternatives of New England, LLC Approval 

Other Documents: 1

Systems <10,000 GPDSecondary Treatment Unit:
Submerged media attached-growth biological treatment unit; BOD5 and TSS removal
Fuji Clean USA, LLC
41-2 Greenwood Road
Brunswick, Maine 04011

Fuji Clean Models by Fuji Clean USA Approval 

Other Documents: 1

Systems <900 GPDSecondary Treatment Unit: Primary sedimentation chamber, anaerobic treatment chamber (with submerged media), and aerobic contact / filtration chamber (with submerged media); BOD, TSS, and Nitrogen Reduction
Hoot Aerobic Systems Inc.
2885 Highway 14 East
Lake Charles, LA 70607

Hoot Aerobic System by Hoot Systems, LLC Approval 

Other Documents: 1 (Guide H-Series Installer & O&M Manual for General and Remedial Use in Massachusetts for H-500A, H-600A, H-750A and H-1000A)

Residential Systems <1,000 GPD Secondary Treatment Unit:
Pretreatment tank, aeration chamber and clarifier; BOD5 and TSS removal
JET Inc.
750 Alpha Drive
Cleveland, OH 44143

JET BAT Media Wastewater Treatment by Jet, Inc. Approval 

Other Documents: 1 | 2 

Residential Systems <2,000 GPDSecondary Treatment Unit:
Primary settling zone, aerobic treatment with fixed media, and a secondary clarifying zone; BOD5 and TSS removal
Saneco, Inc.
Box 9B
65 Eastern Avenue
Essex, MA 01929

Low-Rate Intermittent Sand Filter by Saneco, Inc. Approval 

Other Documents: 1

Systems <10,000 GPDSecondary Treatment Unit:
Screened pump vault (in existing septic tank), Intermittent Sand Filter and pump chamber; BOD5 and TSS removal

Bio-Microbics, Inc.
16002 West 110th Street
Lenexa, KS 66219*

* Note new address

FAST by Bio-Microbics Approval 

Other Documents: 1

Systems <10,000 GPDSecondary Treatment Unit:
Primary settling zone, aerobic treatment with fixed media, and a secondary clarifying zone; BOD5 and TSS removal
Smith & Loveless, Inc.
14040 Santa Fe Trail Drive
Lenexa, KS 66215

Modular FAST by Smith & Loveless Inc. Approval 

Other Documents: 1

Systems <10,000 GPDSecondary Treatment Unit:
Aerobic Treatment Unit with fixed media; BOD5 and TSS removal
Bord na Mona Environmental Products U.S. Inc.
4106 Bernau Avenue
Greensboro, NC 27407

Puraflo Peat Fiber Biofilter by Bord na Mona Environmental Products US Inc. Approval 

Other Documents: 1

Systems <10,000 GPDSecondary Treatment Unit:
Peat Fiber Biofilter (following septic tank), discharges via pressure distribution to SAS; BOD5 and TSS removal
NORWECO, Inc.
220 Republic Street
Norwalk, OH 44857

Singulair Bio-Kinetic Wastewater Treatment Systems by NORWECO, Inc. Approval 

Other Documents: 1

Systems <1,500 GPDSecondary Treatment Unit:
Aerobic Treatment and Bio-Kinetic System; BOD5 and TSS removal
TN removal with TNT models
SeptiTech, Inc.
220 Lewiston Road
Gray, ME 04039

SeptiTech Treatment Systems by Bio-Microbics of Maine, Inc. Approval

Other Documents: 1

Systems <10,000 GPDSecondary Treatment Unit:
Recirculating Trickling Filter; BOD5 and TSS removal
Waterloo Biofilter System, Inc.
143 Dennis Street
Rockwood, ONT, N0B 2K0

Waterloo Biofilter by Waterloo Biofilter Systems, Inc. Approval

Other Documents: 1 | 2

Systems <10,000 GPDSecondary Treatment Unit:
Trickling Filter; BOD5 and TSS removal

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. 

Effluent Tee Filters
CompanyTechnologyDesign FlowTechnology Description
Flowlink Mfg. Co. 
7225 Pacific Ave., SE 
Olympia, WA 98503
Flowlink Filter Baffles ApprovalSystems <10,000 GPDEffluent Tee Filter
Sim/Tech Filter, Inc. 
1455 Lexamar Drive 
Boyne City, MI 49712
GAG SIM/TECH Disposal Septic Tank Effluent Tee Filter ApprovalResidential and Greywater <1,200 GPDEffluent Tee Filter
NORWECO, Inc. 
220 Republic Street 
Norwalk, OH 44857
Bio-Kinetic Wastewater Management System by Norweco ApprovalSystems <10,000 GPDEffluent Tee Filter
Orenco Systems, Inc. 
814 Airway Avenue 
Sutherlin, OR 97479
Biotube Effluent Filter by Orenco ApprovalSystems <10,000 GPDEffluent Tee Filter
Polylok, Inc. 
3 Fairfield Blvd 
Wallingford, CT 06492
Polylok Effluent Tee Filter (Model PL-68 and PL-250) Approval

Residential and Greywater <3,000 GPD

Effluent Tee Filter
Polylok, Inc. 
3 Fairfield Blvd 
Wallingford, CT 06492
Polylok Effluent Tee Filter (Model PL-122) ApprovalSystems <10,000 GPDEffluent Tee Filter
Polylok, Inc. 
3 Fairfield Blvd 
Wallingford, CT 06492
Polylok Effluent Tee Filter (Model PL-525 and PL-625) ApprovalSystems <10,000 GPDEffluent Tee Filter
Rissy Plastics, LLC 
350 Cedar Lane
Torrington, CT 06790
Clink n’ Stik by Rissy Plastics ApprovalResidential and Greywater <2,000 GPDEffluent Tee Filter
Sim/Tech Filter 
1455 Lexamar Drive 
Boyne City, MI 49712
Sim/Tech Filter ApprovalSystems <10,000 GPDEffluent Tee Filter
Tuf-Tite, Inc. 
1200 Flex Court 
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Tuf-Tite Effluent Filter (Model EF-4) ApprovalSystems <10,000 GPDEffluent Tee Filter
Tuf-Tite, Inc. 
1200 Flex Court 
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Tuf-Title Effluent Filter (Model EF-6) ApprovalSystems <10,000 GPDEffluent Tee Filter
Zabel Environmental Technology
10409 Watterson Trail
Jeffersontown, KY 40299
Filtered Pump Vaults by Zabel ApprovalSystems <10,000 GPDEffluent Tee Filter
Zabel Environmental Technology
10409 Watterson Trail
Jeffersontown, KY 40299
Wastewater Effluent Filter by Zabel ApprovalSystems <10,000 GPDEffluent Tee Filter
Zoeller Pump Co. 
P.O. Box 16347
Louisville, KY 40256
Effluent Tee Filter by Zoeller ApprovalSystems <10,000 GPDEffluent Tee Filter
Zoeller Pump Co. 
P.O. Box 16347
Louisville, KY 40256
Effluent Tee Filter P/N 170-0078 by Zoeller ApprovalSystems <1,000 GPDEffluent Tee Filter 

Expired or Inactive 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.

The Provisional Use Approval for Amphidrome Process expired on October 15, 2020. The Company has not submitted a renewal application for this technology.

Anua PuraSYS SBR/Puraflo Peat Fiber System by Clearwater Recovery

The Piloting Approval for the Anua PursaSYS SBR/Puraflo Peat Fiber System expired on March 28, 2022. 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.

Clear Rex Bubbler by PekaSys, Inc. 

The Piloting Approval for Clear Rex Bubbler expired on February 15, 2016. The company has not submitted a renewal application for this technology. 

Dominator Septic Tanks by Snyder Industries

The General Use Approval for Dominator Septic Tanks expired on September 2, 2014. 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.

ECOPOD-N by Delta Environmental – Pentair Water

The Piloting Approval for ECOPOD-N expired on August 21, 2019. The company has not submitted a renewal application for this technology. 

GPC Filter by Ground Penetrating Carbon, Inc. 

The Piloting Approval for GPC Filter expired on December 8, 2019. The company has not submitted a renewal application for this technology. 

Hydro-Kinetic Wastewater Treatment System by NORWECO, Inc.

The Piloting Approval for the Hydro-Kinetic Wastewater Treatment System expired on November 7, 2023. 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 October 18, 2005. The company has not submitted a renewal application for this technology.

Modular FAST by Smith & Loveless, Inc.

The Provisional Use Approval for Modular FAST expired on January 29, 2014. The company has not submitted a renewal application for this technology. 

NITREX-PLUS by Lombardo Associates, Inc.

The Piloting Approval for MicroSeptec Enviroserver expired on February 26, 2012. The company has not submitted a renewal application for this technology.

OMNI-Cycle System

The Piloting Use Approval for the OMNI-Cycle System expired on January 16, 2014. The company has not submitted a renewal application for this technology.

OMNI Recirculating Sand Filter

The Piloting Use Approval for the OMNI Recirculating Sand Filter System expired on April 4, 2010. 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.

RetroFAST by BioMicrobics

The Piloting Approval for Retro-Fast expired on June 5, 2019. The company has not submitted a renewal application for this technology. 

RUCK CFT by North Coast Technologies, LLC 

The Piloting Approval for RUCK CFT expired on December 11, 2017. 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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