The ADV5000 and ADV6000 wastewater treatment systemsThe NEW systems on the block.
Advanced Secondary Treatment with
Chlorine Disinfection and Nutrient Reduction
The ADV5000 & ADV6000 wastewater treatment systems are efficient and odourless under normal operating conditions.
These systems treat wastewater to a level of purity unattainable by conventional septic systems. And they overcome the problems of those systems ... with no overflow, no seepage and no environmental disadvantages such as untreated sewerage being put back into our streets, rivers or oceans. And just as importantly, NO SMELL.
They treat your wastewater with chlorine disinfection and also reduce phosphates and nutrients, allowing your irrigation areas to be positioned closer to your property boundaries, water courses etc.
The ADV5000 caters for up to 10 persons
The ADV6000 caters for up to 15 persons
Click to download a pdf version of the ADV Series two-page flyers:
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ADV Series Flyer (2) (opens in a new window)
Click to download a pdf version of the ADV Series information booklet:
ADV Series Information Book (opens in a new window)
Click to download a pdf version of the ADV Series owner's guide:
ADV Series Owner's Guide (opens in a new window)
Advanced Secondary Treatment process
Advanced Secondary treatment
Solids are digested by anaerobic digestion within the primary chamber, then are further digested as they pass through the unique primary filter media before flowing to the aeration chamber. The filtered effluent is then aerated by means of a submerged diffuser system connected to a blower.
The water is circulated around and through the contact media, which has a large surface area to volume ratio. The media sustains the growth of an attached biomass, remaining stationary to encourage either slow growing or slow multiplying nitrifying bacteria to develop.
Following aeration, the effluent is allowed to settle under quiescent conditions in the clarification chamber. Settled solids are periodically pumped back to the primary chamber. But the clarified water, although it looks reasonably clean, may still contain some bacteria which will have to be removed.
The bacteria are removed by a chlorine process. While the clarified effluent flows through the chlorine chamber, it comes into contact with a disinfecting agent. Chlorine disinfection will ensure the final effluent meets the criteria set by regulating bodies prior to irrigation to your Land Application Area.
The aerated, clarified and disinfected water contains natural nutrients such as phosphates and nitrates. The ADV series reduces these concentrations prior to irrigation, enabling your irrigation area to be positioned closer to your property's boundaries and environmentally sensitive areas, like watercourses.
These homeowners have landscaped around the treatment tank.
Maintenance of your wastewater treatment system
All sewage treatment systems require regular maintenance to ensure that the effluent quality consistently meets the standards set by the regulating authority. To ensure that your treatment system performs to the highest standards, a maintenance program is stipulated by the local authority in the interests of environmental health and safety. Failure to have these stipulated services carried out could result in a breach of public health legislation and subsequent legal proceedings.
Once your treatment system is installed, you are assured of total peace of mind. Our technicians will check, service and maintain your system on a 4-monthly basis under the complimentary first year maintenance agreement, and emergency after-hours attendances are simply a telephone call away.
Apart from general maintenance, various water quality tests are conducted onsite and inspection records are kept. Reports are given to you for your retention and are also sent to your local Council in order to comply with their conditions of approval.
Maintenance Program
The following information covering the requirements and maintenance for the first, second and subsequent years of operation is provided for your guidance:
Every 4 months your technician will:
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make adjustments to the air intake (where necessary);
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make adjustments to the sludge return (where necessary);
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clean the plant (if necessary);
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test and replenish the purifiers;
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check and report on sludge levels;
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perform onsite tests of the water quality;
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replenish the disinfecting agent;
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report to your local council;
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service and maintenance check the blower, irrigation pump and electrical systems, including the alarms.
Renewal of your maintenance program
An offer to renew the maintenance program will be provided at the expiration of each annual contract and will remain open for 30 days.
| Structure |
Warranty |
Service Life |
| Concrete tank |
15 years |
20 years |
| Internal baffles (concrete) |
15 years |
20 years |
| Fittings |
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| Pipe work (PVC etc) |
15 years |
20 years |
| Fixings (stainless etc) |
15 years |
20 years |
| Filter media |
15 years |
20 years |
| Electrical Components |
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| Control box |
2 years * |
5 years |
| Alarm panel |
2 years * |
5 years |
| Irrigation pump |
2 years * |
5 years |
| Aeration pump |
2 years * |
5 years |
All mechanical and electrical parts have a minimum service life of 5 years. "Service life" is the time for mechanical and electrical parts to operate before breakdown or failure can reasonably be expected.
* 12 month standard warranty and a further 12 months exended warranty if you renew your first year maintenance agreement with our approved service provider.
For your further information . . .
Wastewater Disposal Areas
There are various ways of disposing of the treated wastewater, which will be decided between your local Council and (in most instances) your Geotechnical Engineer. The simplest way is by above-ground heavy droplet spray, but other methods are shallow subsurface irrigation, evapotranspiration beds or pressure compensating drip systems. Once the method of disposal has been decided, we will provide you with a firm quotation.
Polishing Unit
This item is also known within the industry as an EPU (effluent polishing unit) which comprises a rapid sand filtration unit. Some of our local Councils require the addition of these units to all treatment plants installed within their shires, which they claim are designed to improve and maintain the quality of the treated effluent. Should your Council require the attachment of an EPU, we will fit an Onga LSF20" unit to your system.
Site Inspections
Site inspections to your block are easy - just call us.
Excavation
We can provide the excavation service for your treatment plant and/or water tank. This service also includes the required bedding sand and water. Of course if you wish to provide the excavation yourself, that's OK. We will provide you with a drawing showing the dimensions of the hole to be excavated, the amount of bedding sand required and instructions for filling with water.
Delivery & Placement
Unless otherwise requested, all of our quotations include the freight to cart the treatment plant/water tanks to your site, and the crane hire to unload the tanks and place them into the prepared excavation (yours or ours).
Treatment Plant Owner's Guide
As part of our commitment to excellent customer service, we have produced an Owner's Guide for your treatment plant. The guide is informative, easy to read and is provided to assist your understanding of your treatment plant.
And very importantly . . .
Our Hand-Over
This is a service provided exclusively by Smart Sewage Solutions. After your treatment plant has been commissioned for use and you have (or are just about to) move into your new home, we will arrange to meet you onsite. Here, we will introduce you fully to the treatment system, explain its correct operation, provide you with an informative Owner's Guide, and answer any queries you might have.
