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ExtremeSTP Cold Climate Sewage Treatment Plants
Below Ground Model (USTP) Specificatons

 

(U.S. Patent 6,482,322; Canadian Patent 2,318,710)

USTP500 - USTP750 - USTP900 - USTP1500 - USTP3000

Solutions addressing the classic problems of ground impermeability, high water table, and other poor soil conditions...

ExtremeSTP models USTP500, USTP750, USTP900, USTP1500, and USTP3000 sewage treatment plants are built to operate below ground in a cold environment without need of a building or other enclosure. Larger below ground models can be ordered for specific projects.

A patented tank (U.S. Patent Number 422,675 held by Alaska Tank Systems) is used on the USTP models. The smaller ATS tanks are built with 3/16-inch plate steel. Fittings have a 1/4-inch wall thickness. As the tank size increases, 1/4-inch plate is used for the top and bottom and eventually for the whole tank. Each tank is designed and constructed for the intended use and type of installation.

After welding, each tank is sprayed inside and outside with a rust preventative coating. After a curing and drying period, each tank is coated with a two-part epoxy product that is formulated to resist the corrosive effects of wastewater. Then two inches of Dow Blueboard rigid foam insulation is attached to the outside of the tank to help retain heat and maintain bacterial activity in all compartments.

Up to and including the Model USTP1500, the underground systems are manufactured in a single, multi-compartment tank. The first compartment pre-treats the sewage by retaining floating and settling solids. USTPs have an intermediate treatment compartment with a Zabel filter (Model 1800A on most models) to provide some additional solids removal before the sewage enters the third compartment.

In the third or "aerobic treatment compartment," a Bio-Microbics FAST® (fixed activated sludge treatment) insert aerobically (with oxygen) treats the wastewater. For those sites where disinfection is needed, an optional UV (ultra-violet) light or chlorination system disinfects the wastewater.

If needed, a fourth compartment provides effluent flow control. Treated effluent is retained in this compartment until there is a sufficient quantity to trigger discharge. Depending on site requirements, discharge can be controlled by either an automatic dosing siphon or an effluent pump. In the case of a siphon, the water rises to a predetermined level, then an automatic dosing siphon (with no moving parts) allows the water to discharge out of the system at about 30 gpm (gallons per minute) for about one minute. Even at -60oF, when warm water is discharged at this rate and quantity it does not freeze at the point of discharge. Instead, water flows away from the system before soaking into the natural vegetative mat, into the ground, or freezing on top of the ground. In any case, ice buildup at the point of discharge is minimized or eliminated.


ExtremeSTP Model USTP500 Specifications

The USTP500 is a residential sewage treatment plant for a 1 to 3-bedroom home on a well or piped water system (regular-water-use home). It is rated for up to 500 gallons of domestic sewage per day from 1 to 8 people.

Key Features:

  • Dimensions are 12'8"L x 5'2"W x 6'3"H (not including the riser pipes, blower, etc. that get mounted on top during field assembly)
  • Consists of one multi-compartment steel tank with 4-inch risers for sludge and septage removal, 6-inch risers for the Zabel filter (standard equipment) and UV system (optional), and a large-diameter riser on which the blower mounts
  • Utilizes an MCF0.5 FAST® aerobic sewage treatment unit
  • Typically wired for 120V but can be ordered for 220V
  • Draws less than 350W of electrical power when operating
  • Depending on usage, operating time can be reduced by using the timer (standard equipment) to about 1 out of every 2 hours during the warmer months, cutting electrical consumption by nearly one half
  • Options include: UV disinfection, automatic dosing siphon, effluent pump system, heat tape, additional insulation, and skid mounting for transport or seasonal use

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USTP ExtremeSTP Model USTP750 Specifications

The USTP750 is a residential sewage treatment plant for a 1 to 5-bedroom home on a well or piped water system (regular-water-use home). It is rated for up to 750 gallons of domestic sewage per day from 1 to 11 people.

Key Features:

  • Dimensions are 12'8"L x 7'2"W x 6'3"H (not including the riser pipes, blower, etc. that get mounted on top during field assembly)
  • Consists of one multi-compartment steel tank with 4-inch risers for sludge and septage removal, 6-inch risers for the Zabel filter (standard equipment) and UV system (optional), and a large-diameter riser on which the blower mounts
  • Utilizes an MCF0.75 FAST® aerobic sewage treatment unit
  • Typically wired for 120V but can be ordered for 220V
  • Draws less than 350W of electrical power when operating
  • Depending on usage, operating time can be reduced by using the timer (standard equipment) to about 1 out of every 2 hours during the warmer months, cutting electrical consumption by nearly one half
  • Options include: UV disinfection, automatic dosing siphon, effluent pump system, heat tape, additional insulation, and skid mounting for transport or seasonal use

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ExtremeSTP Model USTP900 Specifications

The USTP900 is a residential sewage treatment plant for a 1 to 6-bedroom home on a well or piped water system (regular-water-use home). It is rated for up to 900 gallons of domestic sewage per day from 1 to 14 people.

Key Features:

  • Dimensions are 12'8"L x 7'2"W x 6'3"H (not including the riser pipes, blower, etc. that get mounted on top during field assembly)
  • Consists of one multi-compartment steel tank with 4-inch risers for sludge and septage removal, 6-inch risers for the Zabel filter (standard equipment) and UV system (optional), and a large-diameter riser on which the blower mounts
  • Utilizes an MCF0.9 FAST® aerobic sewage treatment unit
  • Typically wired for 120V but can be ordered for 220V
  • Draws less than 350W of electrical power when operating
  • Depending on usage, operating time can be reduced by using the timer (standard equipment) to about 1 out of every 2 hours during the warmer months, cutting electrical consumption by nearly one half
  • Options include: UV disinfection, automatic dosing siphon, effluent pump system, heat tape, additional insulation, and skid mounting for transport or seasonal use

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ExtremeSTP Model USTP1500 Specifications

The USTP1500 is a commercial sewage treatment plant for up to 10 bedrooms. It is rated for up to 1500 gallons of domestic sewage per day from 6 to 21 people. These units are typically selected based on engineering calculations of the expected hydraulic and organic loadings.

Key Features:

  • Dimensions are 14'L x 7'2"W x 6'3"H
  • Weighs about 5,000 lbs, depending on options
  • Consists of one multi-compartment steel tank with 4-inch risers for sludge and septage removal, 6-inch risers for the Zabel filter (standard equipment) and UV system (optional), and a large-diameter riser on which the blower mounts
  • Utilizes an MCF1.5 FAST® standard strength or an HSF1.5 high strength FAST® aerobic sewage treatment unit (depending on the application)
  • Options include: UV disinfection, chlorine disinfection, automatic dosing siphon, effluent pump system, heat tape, additional insulation, and skid mounting for transport or seasonal use
  • Typically wired for 120V but can be ordered for 220V
  • Draws about than 600W of electrical power when operating
  • Depending on usage, operating time can be reduced by using the timer (standard equipment) to about 1 out of every 2 hours during the warmer months, cutting electrical consumption by nearly one half

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ExtremeSTP Model USTP3000 Specifications

The USTP3000 is a commercial sewage treatment plant rated for up to 3000 gallons of domestic sewage per day from 10 to 42 people. These units are typically selected based on engineering calculations of the expected hydraulic and organic loadings.

Key Features:

  • Approximate dimensions are 14'L x 7'2"W x 8'5"H
  • Consists of one multi-compartment steel tank with 4-inch risers for sludge and septage removal, 6-inch risers for the Zabel filter (standard equipment) and UV system (optional), and a large-diameter riser on which the blower mounts
  • Utilizes an MCF3.0 FAST® standard strength or an HSF3.0 high strength FAST® aerobic sewage treatment unit (depending on the application)
  • Typically wired for 230V single phase, but can be ordered for 208-230/460V three phase
  • Draws about 2,000W of electrical power when operating
  • Depending on usage, operating time can be reduced by using the timer (standard equipment) to about 1 out of every 2 hours during the warmer months, cutting electrical consumption by nearly one half
  • Options include: UV disinfection, chlorine disinfection, automatic dosing siphon, effluent pump system, heat tape, additional insulation, and skid mounting for transport or seasonal use

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