Why Biolytix sewage treatment for your Eco Home?
Buying any type of sewage treatment or septic tank system is a large investment…
...so it's essential to make the right choice, for you and your circumstance. Once installed, it can affect your lifestyle and budget … nagging noise, odourous discharges, high maintenance, lots of electricity wastage and failing vital parts. Biolytix has invested in Research and Development to eliminate the problems of these sewage systems from the outset: our award-winning BioPod sewage treatment system is designed for the future, giving you a comfortable lifestyle without those unwanted surprises. We measure this success by what our clients say.
The BioPod sewage treatment system delivers the lowest lifecycle costs by using quality components and by employing nature to do the work, not high-energy air blowers. Purchasing a BioPod may be the most important household item you can buy to reduce your power costs and carbon footprint. It is far more significant than buying an energy efficient fridge and washing machine (although they all help).
How we compare with septic tank systems, aerated sewage systems, sand filter systems and compost toilets.
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| No smells from anaerobic septic stage |  |
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| Robust – handles most household chemicals, cleaners, milk | |
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| No obtrusive noise from droning aerators | |
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| Can shower and wash when you want | |
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| Treats food waste | |
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Lifecycle Costs |
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| Typically one annual service (or two if required by Council) | |
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| Treatment uses less than 0.12kWhours/day | |
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| No power hungry mechanical aerators to fix and replace | |
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| Recovers both water and nutrients for irrigation | |
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| No Sludge pump-outs | |
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| Produces secondary treated effluent | |
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| No effluent surfacing or runoff due to stormwater | |
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| No Flies or disease vectors | |
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| No need to handle hazardous material | |
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Environmental Credentials |
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| Low greenhouse emissions – CO2 , H2S and methane | |
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| No groundwater contamination | |
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| Compact treatment – less than 2.6sqm | |
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| Limited excavation required to install <8m3 | |
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