Sustainable Land Development Today - November/December 2007 - (Page 31) The addition of green space can provide the homeowner with a more attractive and usable “community” development in which to live. While there are costs associated with the RME management of the system, it is very much inline with the fees associated with a municipal sewer connection. Summary The decentralized cluster concept is not new – it has been around and in use for years. Its acceptance and the recognition of its benefits to all stakeholders are only just beginning. Successfully introducing and initiating the concept into an area requires the full cooperation of all who seek to reap these benefits. Success is also dependent upon utilizing the experience of others: properly trained engineers, a willing and capable management entity, a proactive regulator, a trained installer and sound technology with a proven track record of performance. When the stars align and all these requirements come together there is no limit to how land improvement can move forward to create land use areas that are functional, preserved, utilized, beneficial and ultimately a positive impact on the entire community. SLDT About the author: Brian Borders, R.S. is the President of Quanics, Inc, a complete wastewater solution provider dedicated to providing decentralized technology and assistance. Before joining the private sector, he served in onsite wastewater regulatory capacities at both the local and state level in Kentucky. He can be reached at 1-877-782-6427. Overcoming steep slopes at Sterling Springs ing areas with less problematic conditions for the installation of the decentralized technology. The Tennessee tourist destination of Gatlinburg has long been known for its beautiful mountainous terrain. Unfortunately, this type of terrain makes installing individual onsite septic systems almost impossible. Sterling Springs is a residential cabin development near Gatlinburg that installed a Quanics, Inc system earlier this year. Wastewater from the cabins flows via small-diameter pressure sewers to a central point where it undergoes treatment by a Quanics AeroCell treatment system. Final treatment and disposal of the wastewater occurs using drip irrigation fields located on the most suitable areas throughout the development. System oversight, maintenance, and operation are achieved through utility management, with each homeowner paying a monthly utility bill just as if they were connected to public sewer. By employing this system the developers of Sterling Springs were able to turn previously unusable land into a multi-million dollar development. HTI, Inc. 3124 Logan Valley Road Traverse City, MI 49684 Complete Design/Build/Operate Services Benefits to the Homeowner Many potential homeowners are seeking to build in rural areas away from the hustle and bustle of larger communities. The mass exodus to the suburbs has proliferated the development of rural subdivisions served by individual septic systems. The homes in these developments are getting larger and are incorporating many other land-requiring features such as additional garages and swimming pools. Traditional septic systems on these lots restrict the homeowners’ ability to build and enhance their property. There is also the fear of what will happen if the septic system were to fail. Can it be repaired? How much additional land would the repair require? Will the failure reduce the property value? The decentralized concept alleviates these concerns. It allows the homeowner to purchase a lot and utilize as much space as needed; such as they would with a municipal sewer system. I SBR & Extended Aeration WWTP’s Fire Protection Tanks Potable Water Storage Tanks Storm Water Reservoirs Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Tanks Biosolids Storage Tanks Septage Receiving Facility I I I I I HTI’s team of experienced professionals will provide long term sustainable solutions for your Water and Wastewater needs. Our Permitting/ Design/Build/Operate team of experts insure a smooth project from Permitting through Startup for a complete and compact system of virtually any capacity that is easily expandable for future growth. Our unique construction methods and compact design mean less site invasiveness and more land for development. HTI, Inc. www.wedotanks.com sales@wedotanks.com 231-995-7630 I Circle 128 • or www.SLDTonline.com/adinfo www.SLDTonline.com 31 http://www.wedotanks.com http://www.SLDTonline.com/adinfo http://www.SLDTonline.com
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