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Innovative and Alternative Approved Wastewater Technology

Below are several tables of information related to approved systems and products for innovative/alternative wastewater disposal practices.

Technology Approvals that are struck through have not yet met the requirements of their approval conditions. A WW Permit may not be issued until approval conditions have been met.

I/A Treatment Technology Approvals for General Use with Low Strength Wastewater Effluent

Approval Number Approval Approval Expires Distributors Service Providers Additional Information
2001-01-R13 AdvanTex® AX™ and AX-Max™
textile treatment
May 1, 2026

Camp Precast

Advanced Onsite Services, INC

H2O Guy Environmental Services

Camp Precast

Weed Precast, LLC

Orenco Systems, Inc.

2004-01-R8

MicroFAST®, RetroFAST®
fixed activated sludge

May 1, 2026 Camp Precast

Advanced Onsite Services, INC

Lincoln Applied Geology, Inc.

Camp Precast

Bio-Microbics, Inc.
2004-01-R8B

Lixor
drop-in aeration

May 1, 2026 Camp Precast

Advanced Onsite Services, INC

Lincoln Applied Geology, Inc.

Camp Precast

Bio-Microbics, Inc.
2015-03-R5 ECOPOD-N™
aerobic with fixed media
May 1, 2025 Onsite Septic Solutions, LLC

Connecticut Valley Septic Design, LLC

Bundy's Sewer and Drain Service Inc.

Infiltrator Water Technologies

Infiltrator Water Technologies, LLC

2002-02-R9

Ecoflo®
peat/mixed media and coco fiber

May 1, 2025 Camp Precast

Septic Pro

Green Tech VT

Services de Rebuts Soulanges Inc.

Premier Tech Environment

Enviro Tech of VT Septic Services

Wind River Environmental

Premier Tech Environment

2015-01-R5 Hydro-Action®
aerobic treatment with activated sludge
May 1, 2025 Complete Septic Services

Complete Septic Services

Westover Plumbing & Heating

Taplin Septic Services

Hydro-Action Mfg. Inc.
2013-02-R8 Jet™
aerobic treatment
May 1, 2025

Onsite Septic Solutions, LLC

Weed Precast

Bundy's Sewer and Drain Service Inc.

Onsite Septic Solutions, LLC

BP Wastewater Services of Vermont

Weed Precast

Evergreen Septic

Jet Inc.
2005-01-R9 Singulair® and Hydro - Kinetic®
suspended growth extended aeration
May 1, 2026

Andrew J. Foss, Inc.

Camp Precast

Septic Pro, LLC

Washburn Vault Co.

Camp Precast

Septic Pro, LLC

Knight Treatment

Norweco, Inc.

2003-03-R7 Puraflo®
peat fiber biofilter
May 1, 2024 Anua

Advanced Onsite Services, INC

Connecticut Valley Designs, LLC

Anua

2020-02-R1 PuraSys SBR
Nitrogen reduction
May 1, 2024 Anua

Advanced Onsite Services, INC

Connecticut Valley Designs, LLC

Anua
2020-03-R2 BioCoir
coco fiber
May 1, 2026 Anua

Advanced Onsite Services, INC

Connecticut Valley Designs, LLC

Anua
2020-04-R2 AeroCell
artificial media
May 1, 2026 Anua

Advanced Onsite Services, INC

Connecticut Valley Designs, LLC

Anua
2002-03-R6 SeptiTech®
recirculating trickling filter
May 1, 2025 S.D. Ireland Companies

Advanced Onsite Services, INC

H2O Guy Environmental Services

Wind River Environmental

SeptiTech®

2008-02-R6 The Clean Solution™
aerobic treatment
May 1, 2026 Advanced Onsite Solutions, LLC

Advanced Onsite Solutions, LLC

Advanced Onsite Services, INC

CB Lafrance Septic Services

Advanced Onsite Solutions LLC

The Clean Solution VT Manual 2020

2020-09-R1 Rich Earth non-plumbed fixtures May 1, 2025 Rich Earth Institute Rich Earth Institute Rich Earth Institute
2020-08-R2 (Revised) Rich Earth plumbed fixtures May 1, 2026 Rich Earth Institute Rich Earth Institute Rich Earth Institute
2023-02-R0 SludgeHammer ABG aerobic treatment May 1, 2025    
SludgeHammer Group Ltd. 

 

I/A Dispersal Technology Approvals for General Use with Low Strength Wastewater Effluent

Approval Number Approval Approval Expires I & D Professionals Additional Information
2020-07-R2 GSF
gravelless distribution technology
May 1, 2026  

Eljen Corporation

Vermont Design Manual

2010-01-R8 ARC Series Chambers
gravelless leaching chamber
May 1, 2026 All Class B, BW, or 1 VT WW Designers

Infiltrator® Water Technologies, LLC

Vermont Design & Installation Manual - ARC

2006-04-R8

Infiltrator® Quick4 Series Chambers
gravelless leaching chamber

May 1, 2026 All Class B, BW, or 1 VT WW Designers

Infiltrator® Water Technologies, LLC

Vermont Design and Installation Manual

2004-02-R10 Advanced Enviro-Septic® and Enviro-Septic®
gravelless distribution technology
May 1, 2025

Infiltrator Water Technologies, LLC (1-800-473-5298)

Mike Carbonneau (603-616-8895)

Infiltrator Water Technologies, LLC

Vermont Design and Installation Manual

2014-01-R4 Perc-Rite®
drip distribution units
May 1, 2026

Advanced Onsite Services, LLC

Advanced Onsite Solutions, LLC

H2O Guy Environmental Services

Oakson

VT Perc Rite Drip Dispersal Design Manual

2020-10-R2

GeoMatTM Flat Leaching System gravelless distribution technology

May 1, 2025

GeoMatrix Systems, LLC

Septic Assistant, LLC

GeoMatrix, LLC

VT GeoMat Leaching Systems Design Manual

2024-02-R0 Ecoflo Linear Biofilter gravelless distribution technology May 1, 2026

Premier Tech Water & Environment

Wind River Environmental

Septic Pro

Premier Tech Environment

VT Ecoflo Linear Biofilter Design

VT Ecoflo Linear Biofilter Installation 

 

Combined I/A Treatment and Dispersal Technology Approvals for General Use with Low Strength Wastewater Effluent

Approval Number Approval Approval Expires Service Providers Additional Information
2023-01-R0 GeoMatTM Flat Leaching System with 6 inches of Specified Sand -gravelless treatment and distribution technology May 1, 2025

Geomatrix Systems, LLC

Septic Assistant, LLC 603-660-1603

SepticPro, LLC

GeoMatrix, LLC

VT GeoMat Leaching System Design Manual for Filtrate

2024-01-R0 Ecoflo Linear Biofilter Pressurized with 6 inches of Specified Sand gravelles treatment and distribution technology May 1, 2026

Premier Tech Water & Environment

Wind River Environmental

Septic Pro

Premier Tech Environment

VT Ecoflo Linear Biofilter Design

VT Ecoflo Linear Biofilter Installation

 

I/A Treatment Technology Approvals for Pilot Use with High Strength Wastewater Effluent

Approval Number Approval Approval Expires Distributors Service Providers Additional Information
P-2020-06-R1 BioGill
fixed film
May 1, 2024  

Champlin Associates

Laramie Water Resources, LLC

P2 Environmental Inc.

BioGill
P-2004-01-R8C HighStrengthFAST
fixed activated sludge
May 1, 2026 Camp Precast

Advanced Onsite Services, INC

Lincoln Applied Geology, Inc.

Camp Precast

Bio-Microbics, Inc.
P-2015-04-R4 The Nibbler
fixed film pretreatment system
May 1, 2026 Water Industries Inc.

Advanced Onsite Services, INC

H2O Guy Environmental Services

Water Industries Inc.

Aqua Test, Inc.
P-2003-02-R7 Bioclere recirculating fixed-film filter May 1, 2025 Aquapoint3.LLC
 

Wind River Environmental 

Aquapoint3.LLC
I/A Treatment Technology Approvals for Pilot Use with Low Strength Wastewater Effluent
Approval Number Approval Approval Expires Distributors Service Providers Additional Information
P-2021-01-R1 Algaewheel algal-bacterial bioreactor May 1, 2025  

Champlin Associates

Laramie Water Resources

P2 Environmental, Inc

Algaewheel
P-2024-02-R0 Processed Glass Aggregate  May 1, 2026 Chittenden Solid Waste District Any Class 1, BW, or B Licensed Designer  

I/A Technology Approvals for Experimental Projects

APPROVAL NUMBER APPROVAL APPROVAL EXPIRES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EX-2020-01-R0 SeptiTech for Vernon Hall, Vernon, VT March 19, 2021  
WW-3-0184-3/4 Living Machine for Sharon, VT Rest Area    

 

Products That Substitute for Traditional Methods
Product Information Company Website
EZflow® Infiltrator® Water Technologies, LLC
www.infiltratorwater.com
Flout®
floating outlet distribution box, alternative to a dosing siphon
Rissy Plastics, LLC
www.rissyplastics.com
Hydro-Splitter®
mechanical distribution alternative to a distribution box
Orenco Systems, Inc.
www.orenco.com
Tru-Flow®
splitter system alternative to distribution box

Zoeller Company
www.zoeller.com

 

Products Accepted for Use as Septic Tanks or Septic Tank Effluent Filters
Product Information Company Website
STF-110 Series
Bristle brush effluent filters
GAG Sim/Tech Inc
http://www.gag-simtech.com
Onsite Effluent Filter Bear Onsite, LLC
www.bearonsite.com
SaniTEE®
effluent wastewater screen

Bio-Microbics, Inc.
www.biomicrobics.com

Den Hartog
Low Profile HDPE Septic Tanks

Den Hartog Industries Inc.
https://www.denhartogindustries.com/low-profile-septic-tanks/

FRALO SEPTECH™
polyethylene septic tanks

Fralo Plastech Manufacturing LLC
www.fralo.net

Septic and Pump Tanks, IM-Series and TW-Series

Infiltrator® Water Technologies, LLC
www.infiltratorsystems.com

Infiltrator IM & TW Series Septic Tank General Installation Instructions

Septic Tanks Norwesco, Inc.
www.norwesco.com
Low Profile Septic Tanks Norwesco, Inc.
www.norwesco.com
Biotube® FT series and Universal Biotube® PVU series
effluent filters and pump vaults
Orenco Systems, Inc.
www.orenco.com
Fiberglass Septic Tank Orenco Systems, Inc.
www.orenco.com
Effluent Filters, PL-68, PL-122, PL-525 Polylok, Inc.
www.polylok.com
Roth MultiTank (RMT) models Roth Global Plastics, Inc.
www.roth-usa.com
Effluent Filters, EF-4 and EF-6 Tuf-Tite®, Inc.
www.tuf-tite.com
Polyethylene Septic Tanks Xactics 2001 International
www.xactics.com
Filters

Zoeller, Inc.
www.zoeller.com

 

Accepted for Use Without Approval - Letters indicating that a technology is not subject to the rules
Product Information Description
The Juggler A septic tank pumping truck that removes solids and returns water to septic tank
Miller Septic tank liner

 

Expired Products - Wastewater Product Approvals for General Use
Approval Number Approval Approval Expires Service Providers Additional Information
2013-01 GEO-Flow® Pipe
gravelless pipe distribution systems
March 7, 2015  

Advanced Drainage Systems Inc.
www.ads-pipe.com

Vermont Design Manual March 2013

2018-02

Aero-Stream® Remediator

drop-in, retro-fit, aeration and fixed film technology

September 7, 2019   Aero-Stream LLC
www.aero-stream.com
2007-01-R1 Cromaglass
wastewater treatment systems, sequencing batch reactor
September 19, 2014

Bundy's Sewer and Drain Service Inc.

Advanced Onsite Servies, INC

Chromaglass Corporation
www.cromaglass.com
2005-02 Enviro-Guard™
combined process, equalized treatment systems
September 1, 2009  

Consolidated Treatment Systems, Inc.
www.consolidatedtreatment.com

2003-01 AIRR
alternating intermittent recirculating reactor treatment systems
July 1, 2008  

SPEC Industries, Inc.
www.specind.biz

2016-01-R1 Amphidrome® Wastewater Treatment System™

submerged attached growth bioreactor
October 25, 2020   F.R. Mahony & Associates Inc.
2006-01-02-R4 Aqua-Aire and Aqua-Safe®

aerobic treatment
October 28, 2020   Ecological Tanks, Inc.
2018-01-R1 ClearPod drop in aeration January 7, 2021

Advanced Onsite Services, INC

H2O Guy Environmental Services

Island Water Technologies
2015-02-R2 FujiClean USA March 29, 2021 Bundy's Sewer and Drain Services Inc. FujiClean USA LLC
2015-05-R2 Mantis gravelless distribution technology May 1, 2022  

Eljen Corporation

VT Design Manual

 

Expired Products - Wastewater Product Approvals for Pilot Use
Approval Number Approval Approval ExpireD Service Providers Additional Information
P-2005-01 Eco-Solutions
advanced wetland treatment systems
March 1, 2011   www.ecosoldesigns.com
P-2020-11-R0 Hydro-Action AP Series High Strength May 1, 2022

Complete Septic

Brett Crawford 802-379-7705

 
P-2020-05-R0 Busse fixed film May 1, 2022