Installation of a phyto-purification system: how do I go about it?
For the treatment of wastewater from your building that is not connected to the mains drainage system, phyto-purification is a sustainable, economical and ecological solution to consider. An individual ecological sanitation system based on "phyto-purification" allows the depollution of domestic effluents thanks to the action of bacteria developing around the roots of aquatic filtering plants. You can install this sanitation system yourself. Or you can choose to call in an expert. Aquatiris, a leader in the field of phyto-purification solutions in France, can tell you more.
The stages prior to installing the phyto-purification system
The study of the configuration of the land and the characteristics of the soil on your property must be carried out by a sanitation design office or an Aquatiris expert. By comparing the results of the study with the wastewater treatment needs, it is possible to determine the type of individual phyto-purification system to be installed. The specialist can also specify the appropriate dimensions and the necessary equipment to purchase.
Get someone to help you install a self-build system
Choosing to install the treatment system with a planted filter yourself allows you to save nearly 30% on the total cost of the project. You need to be a DIY enthusiast at heart or have good knowledge in landscape design to make the operation easier for you. Throughout France, the Aquatiris network provides you with a local expert to monitor and control the self-construction of your sanitation system with a planted filter from A to Z.
If you choose to install one of our solutions, support is mandatory to obtain the ten-year guarantee certificate after a manufacturer’s inspection. Aquatiris’s phyto-purification expert will explain in detail each step of the installation of the wastewater treatment and disposal system you choose. You can also learn more about the advantages and disadvantages of each device. You can choose between the planted filters of the Roseaux range and the flower filters of the Iris and Carex ranges. Recyclable plastic materials for the basin, substrates and aquatic plants are provided by our professional.
Assembly of a self-build phyto-purification system
We are talking here about a phyto-purification system including two connected planted filters (vertical filter and horizontal filter). This is the device commonly installed. The first filtering bed removes the macro-particles from the wastewater. The second removes the chemical substances/infectious biological agents that remain in the pre-treated water. The installation of your self-build Aquatiris solution starts with the sizing of the soil filters. Once the future location of the vertical filtering bed is known, a rectangular pit with a flat bottom can be dug to accommodate the primary treatment basin.
It is also possible to construct a wooden structure above ground. You will need to install an inspection hole at the top of the vertical filter to allow the wastewater to reach it from the house. Another inspection hole at the bottom of the system will allow the pre-treated water to be collected and transferred to the next basin via a supply pipe. Two layers of geotextile separated by an EPDM membrane must now be laid to ensure that the first water filtration zone is watertight. The next stage is to drain the installation and fill it with gravel and sand. The vertical phyto-purification filter is now ready to receive the common reed plants when the wastewater circulates.
The next step is to install the sanitation basin for the horizontal filtering bed which must be located below the previous device. The rectangular pit to be dug here must have a slightly sloping bottom to facilitate the infiltration of the treated water. An inspection hole with a loading system is installed in this second basin for a continuous supply of water from the first filter. After waterproofing and draining the second pit, it can also be used for water-loving ornamental plants such as water mint, iris, purple loosestrife and sedges. The final stage in the self-build installation of the Aquatiris individual sanitation system is the creation of an outlet downstream of the horizontal filter to facilitate the absorption of water by the soil.
Choose a phyto-purification expert for installation
You can save yourself all the hassle of installing your individual ecological sanitation solution. The price for a wastewater purification garden installation varies according to the size of the sanitation system and the finishing touches. You can request a quick quote from our installers to get a better idea. All our local experts have undergone high-level phyto-purification training. They are experienced professionals who have brilliantly overcome a large number of technical challenges on construction sites managed by our national network.
They have a perfect command of all the parameters for the installation, operation and maintenance of Aquatiris products. Choosing an approved professional to install your natural wastewater treatment system guarantees the reliability and durability of your solution. The local expert also protects their installation services with solid civil liability insurance.
Your wastewater phyto-purification solution requires gardening-type maintenance that is neither time-consuming nor complex. The species chosen are resistant and perform their purification role in winter as well as in summer. All that is required is mowing at the beginning of spring when certain parts of the plants become dry. Every 10 years, you must collect the compost that forms on the surface of the vertical reed filter. The local expert from our company Aquatiris, who will assist you in the self-construction of your individual ecological sanitation system, will explain all the precautions to be taken for effective maintenance. In case of a problem, they will be able to intervene quickly to restore the proper functioning of your planted filters.
