The Infiltrator Chamber System

The Infiltrator Chamber System is the modern choice for residential septic systems, developed by Infiltrator Systems Inc.  It is engineered to replace conventional stone and pipe leach fields, offering much more infiltrative and storage capacity than a stone and pipe system of the same size.

Infiltrator leaching chambers are open-bottom, arched structures molded of Poly Tuff™, a proprietary blend of polyolefin plastic that's chemically resistant and has been used or many years in septic tanks, pipes, and distribution boxes.  The patented chamber design is fully warranted for strength and durability.

These chambers are easily interlocked end-to-end and assembled into trench of bed configurations   With more than 12 million chambers now in service, comprising over 500,000 total systems, Infiltrator's advanced technology has been tested an proven throughout the world.  Infiltrator chambers meet state and local health code requirements in 49 states.  When covered with only 12 inches of compacted fill, Infiltrator chambers can sustain heavy truck traffic (16,000 lbs/axle load rating).

The Infiltrator Chamber System 1: The SideWinder® sidewall provides the maximum infiltrative surface area 2: Solid top prevents intrusion of fines and flooding when it rains 3: Large storage volume accommodates peak flows of effluent 4: Entire bottom of trench is open for unobstructed infiltration into soil		Stone and Pipe 1: Soil may intrude through unprotected surfaces 2: Geotextile required to prevent soil intrusion 3: Solids build up between stones, limiting infiltration 4: 4" perforated pipe does not provide even distribution

Onsite Septic Systems

A septic system is an onsite wastewater treatment system that processes and purifies household waste (effluent). The effluent consists of blackwater (toilet wastes) and greywater (kitchen sink, bathtub and laundry wastes).

A septic system has two components: a septic tank and a leachfield or drainfield. Primary treatment occurs in the septic tank, where bacteria digest organic materials in the wastewater. The effluent then flows into the leachfield for secondary treatment. Here, bacteria complete the digestion and purification process as the wastewater slowly leaches or infiltrates into the soil.

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