If you are living in an area that does not join a council sewer, you need to treat your home’s wastewater on site, using a Home Sewage Treatment System.

Taylex Advanced Secondary Wastewater Systems act like a mini municipal treatment plant, utilising the good bacteria that naturally occurs in your home’s wastewater, to consume the harmful bacteria.

By installing a Taylex’s Secondary Treatment of Wastewater System you will be able to reclaim your household wastewater and obtain clean, clear water to irrigate your yard. The treated water that will come from your Taylex Advanced Secondary Wastewater System is 65 times cleaner than septic tank effluent, and at least 5 times cleaner than effluent from most other treatment systems.

65x Cleanerthan Septic tank effluent

A top down view of a Taylex System, showing the dark brown wastewater being treated and turning clear

Advanced Secondary Treatment of Wastewater Systems are designed to treat all the waste water that is generated by your home.

The waste water includes the sewage (black water) that is discharged from toilets, and the sullage (grey water) that is discharged from sinks, washing machines, dish washers, showers and baths.

Your Taylex Wastewater Treatment System treats wastewater in an environmentally sustainable way by making use of the naturally occurring bacteria that is present in the waste water. The system is designed to hold the polluted or degraded water in a series of compartments where various types of bacteria can flourish and in doing so, “treat” the water, naturally, without dangerous chemicals or additives.

Step One

Primary Chamber

The first stop for your household wastewater is in the ‘Primary Chamber’. Here solids will naturally sink to the bottom and fats and oils will naturally float to the top, leaving a clearer “Supernatant Zone” in the middle. This zone will transfer to the next stage of treatment.

Step Two

Secondary Chamber

Next is the ‘Secondary Chamber’. Further settling happens here. Again, water from the middle flows onto the next stage, there is also an additional “Bio-Mass” block in this chamber to assist with the separation of solids. In a traditional Septic System, this is where the journey would end and effluent would now be pumped onto your property and into our environment, relying on sand or soil to do the rest. With a Taylex Wastewater Treatment System, there are still four more steps to produce clean, clear, safe water for your yard.

Step Three

Aeration Chamber

The ‘Aeration Chamber’ is next up. This is where the magic happens. Your quiet, reliable, energy-efficient Nitto Blower send oxygen into the chamber in the form of tiny bubbles. These bubbles pass through a specially designed structure called “Bio-Mass”. Bio Mass is purpose designed to trap the air bubbles to feed naturally occurring ‘Aerobic bacteria’. These microscopic Eco-Warriors are now hard at work, chomping through most of the remaining organic matter, polishing the water, and eliminating odour.

Step Four

Clarification Chamber

Step four is in the ‘Clarification Chamber’. More settling occurs here. Once settled to the bottom, this potent mix of Aerobic bacteria and fine particle solids are recirculated to the Primary Chamber to keep it healthy and working hard (not smelly).

Step Five

Disinfection Chamber

The final step in the treatment process is the ‘Disinfection Chamber’. The water gets a ‘kiss’ goodbye from our Chlorinator which removes any harmful bacteria, viruses and pathogens. Using less chlorine per litre than your average swimming pool, the system removes any harmful bacteria, viruses and pathogens.

Step Six

To Irrigation

Lastly, when the Disinfection Chamber fills up, your dependable irrigation pump automatically switches on to send your water out to do its job in your yard. Crystal clear water irrigates your designated area and returns safely to nature, contributing to a healthy water cycle.

Peace of mind with emergency storage

Taylex systems have the largest emergency storage buffers currently available on the market. In cases where surge loading events can’t be avoided (like parties or in the unlikely event there is a critical fault with your system) your family has up to 9.8 days of storage (assuming a 600L daily flow). That’s 1,963 toilet flushes or 13 hours of shower time!

Select Your Tank

5,890L

Emergency Buffer Zone

3.9 days

of Storage Based on 1500L/day

1,963

Toilet Flushes

13hr

Shower Time

39.2

Washing Loads

3,440L

Emergency Buffer Zone

2.3 days

of Storage Based on 1500L/day

1,146

Toilet Flushes

7.6hr

Shower Time

22.9

Washing Loads

5,182L

Emergency Buffer Zone

3.5 days

of Storage Based on 1500L/day

1,727

Toilet Flushes

11.5hr

Shower Time

34.5

Washing Loads

1,042L

Emergency Buffer Zone

1 day

of Storage Based on 1500L/day

347

Toilet Flushes

2.3hr

Shower Time

6.9

Washing Loads

Secondary Wastewater Treatment Systems FAQs

What are the types of secondary treatment systems?

Secondary treatment systems include activated sludge, trickling filters, rotating biological contactors, and membrane bioreactors. Each uses biological processes to break down and treat wastewater.

What is the most common wastewater treatment?

The most common wastewater treatment method is the activated sludge process. This technique uses aeration and a biological floc composed of bacteria and protozoa, effectively breaking down organic matter.

What are the 3 stages of wastewater treatment?

The three stages of wastewater treatment are primary, secondary, and tertiary. These stages work together to effectively remove contaminants, resulting in cleaner and more usable water.

What are the 4 types of wastewater treatment?

The four main types of wastewater treatment are physical, biological, chemical, and sludge treatment. These methods effectively purify the water before discharge by targeting different contaminants.

What is the difference between primary and secondary water treatment?

The difference between primary and secondary water treatment lies in their processes. Primary treatment removes large solids and suspended particles through sedimentation. On the other hand, secondary treatment uses biological processes to remove dissolved and suspended organic matter, yielding cleaner effluent.

What is the difference between secondary and tertiary wastewater treatment?

The difference between secondary and tertiary wastewater treatment is in their levels of purification. Secondary treatment uses biological processes to remove organic matter. Meanwhile, tertiary treatment provides additional purification to remove residual contaminants, nutrients, and pathogens.

What does secondary sewage treatment remove?

Secondary sewage treatment removes biodegradable organic matter from wastewater. This primarily biological process targets dissolved and suspended organic materials, significantly improving water quality before further treatment or discharge.

What can secondary treated wastewater be used for?

We can use secondary treated wastewater for non-potable purposes like irrigation, industry, and landscaping. This eco-friendly water reuse reduces freshwater demand and promotes sustainability.

What is the best technology for wastewater treatment?

The best technology for wastewater treatment depends on the site’s specific needs. However, advanced technologies like Aerated Wastewater Treatment Systems (AWTS), Membrane Bioreactors (MBRs), Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs), Electrochemical Treatment, and Bioelectrochemical Systems are highly effective. These methods offer superior purification and adaptability to various wastewater types and treatment goals.

Wastewater Treatment Systems

If you are living in an area that does not join a council sewer, you need to treat your home’s wastewater on site, using a Home Sewage Treatment System.

Advanced Secondary Treatment of Wastewater Systems are designed to treat all the waste water that is generated by your home.

Primary Chamber

Secondary Chamber

Aeration Chamber

Clarification Chamber

Disinfection Chamber

To Irrigation

Peace of mind with emergency storage

Advanced Secondary Wastewater Treatment Systems are known by different names in different states, here are some of the names you might have heard;

Please contact us to arrange a quote for a customised system to suit your site

Secondary Wastewater Treatment Systems FAQs

What are the types of secondary treatment systems?

What is the most common wastewater treatment?

What are the 3 stages of wastewater treatment?

What are the 4 types of wastewater treatment?

What is the difference between primary and secondary water treatment?

What is the difference between secondary and tertiary wastewater treatment?

What does secondary sewage treatment remove?

What can secondary treated wastewater be used for?

What is the best technology for wastewater treatment?