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Summary of Treatment Options
|
Treatment Option |
Appropriateness for Individual Small Lots |
Management Provider |
Sensitivity to Effluent Quality or Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerobic tank | Yes | Qualified contractor | Medium-high |
| Peat filter | Maybe | Qualified contractor | Low-medium |
| Single-pass sand filter | Maybe | Qualified contractor | Low-medium |
| Recirculating media filter | Yes | Qualified contractor | Low-medium |
| Constructed wetland | No | Qualified contractor | Medium |
| Trench | Maybe | Informed homeowner | Low-medium |
| Mound | Maybe | Informed homeowner | Low-medium |
| Drip dispersal | No | Qualified contractor | Medium |
| Municipal collection | Yes | Licensed operator | Low |
Cost Summary of Treatment Costs Per Residence
|
Treatment Option |
Design and Installation |
Annual Operation |
Total Cost* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerobic tank | $8,000-$12,000 | $600-$1,000 | $30,000 |
| Peat filter | $8,000-$12,000 | $200-$500 | $22,000 |
| Single-pass sand filter | $8,000-$12,000 | $200-$500 | $22,000 |
| Recirculating media filter | $8,000-$12,000 | $200-$500 | $22,000 |
| Constructed wetland | $10,000-$12,000 | $200-$500 | $30,000 |
| Trench | $3,000-$6,000 | $50-$200 | $6,300 |
| Mound | $5,000-$10,000 | $80-$300 | $12,800 |
| Drip dispersal | $8,000-$12,000 | $200-$500 | $22,000 |
| Municipal collection | $5,000-$10,000+ | $200-$400 | $14,000 |
* Assuming a 20-year life and average design, installation and operations costs.
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