AQUAstar ® SBR W.W.T.S.
The AQUAstar Sewage Treatment system is a simple Sequential Batch Reactor (S.B.R.) designed specifically for the treatment of Irish domestic wastewater. Pollutants from the wastewater are absorbed by the activated sludge and converted into biomass. The micro-organisms are activated by the oxygen intake during the aeration period.
This process will give maximum breakdown of the raw sewage, whilst at the same time ensuring a highly efficient operation. A low electrical power consumption is vital, given today's high energy costs and 'green' awareness.
How it works
The process employs a 4-stage cycle: fill, react, settle and empty. Approximately 8-hours after commencement, the cycle comes to an end and another cycle commences. The S.B.R. process is time-based rather than flow-based, so there is much more control of the treatment process.

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Carlow Precast offers a state-of-the-art domestic sewage treatment solution. The AQUAstar combines the strength and durability of concrete with European process design innovation and comprehensive customer support and maintenance. With low operating costs and proven
reliability the specifier is reassured that his Client is getting the best possible solution.
The AQUAstar is a one-piece tank manufactured from steel fibre reinforced concrete 70N with a design life in excess of 50 years. The concrete is tested to ISEN 12390, so you know it is not only robust and durable, but it is supplied by one of the most experienced companies in the industry.
Free parts & labour warranty with every service contract renewed annually
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Installation
The AQUAstar Sewage Treatment Plant is supplied to the end user as a 'Plug & Play' package. The plant is fully tested and commissioned before it leaves the Carlow Precast factory. We supply and install our systems, on every site, using experienced technical staff.
The system is delivered on a platform-bodied truck with rear mounted articulating crane and placed in it's final position in the excavation by the driver.
This will give the customer, peace of mind, that once it's in place - it will stay in place!

Typical Layout of House, AQUAstar & Percolation Area
Percolation Areas & Sand Polishing Filters
Our Engineering Department can make design recommendations for the detail of a Polishing Filter to suit each individual house - based on the number of bedrooms in accordance with the new EPA Code of Practice.
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Typical Section of Percolation Trench as per EPA
Planning Applications
Upon receipt of a Site Characterisation Form, Carlow Precast can draft up a detailed specification package, to meet with Local Authority Planning requirements - specific to every site. This will include the selection of the correct size of AQUAstar unit and recommendation for percolation.
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Features of the AQUAstar Range:
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Irish Agrement Certified (No. 08/0318) |
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Conforms to EN 12566-3 |
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Constructed from Steel-Reinforced Concrete 70N |
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Fully Tested & Commissioned at Factory |
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Free Delivery & Installation Nationwide |
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Experienced Installation Crew on Site |
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No Expensive Concrete Backfill/Base Required |
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Short Delivery & Installation Times |
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Low Electrical Operating Costs |
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Small Footprint in the Garden |
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15 Year Structural Guarantee |
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50 Year Design Life (Tank) |
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Off-Site Monitoring Maintenance Contract |
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