COMPACT WASTEWATER SOLUTION FOR SPRINGVALE COUNTRY ESTATE

The challenge at the Springvale Clubhouse is that it generates highly irregular flows. Most wastewater is produced during weekends, functions and special events, with significantly lower flows during quieter periods. These fluctuating conditions can be challenging for conventional treatment systems, requiring a design that can cope with both peak loads and extended low-flow periods.

The Clearedge Solution

The system begins with two underground pre-treatment tanks that function as septic tanks. Wastewater flows by gravity from the clubhouse into these tanks, where solids are separated and primary treatment takes place.

A submersible pump installed in the second tank transfers wastewater to the biological treatment stage. By controlling the flow rate through a simple valve arrangement, wastewater is fed to the bioreactor at a steady, controlled rate. This approach helps create stable operating conditions for the treatment process, regardless of how variable the incoming flows may be.

Our Compact Bioreactor

The heart of the system is a 2,500-litre compact bioreactor fitted with specialised plastic media that provides a large surface area for beneficial bacteria to colonise. These naturally occurring microorganisms are responsible for breaking down organic nutrients in the wastewater. To support the biological process, the reactor is equipped with Clearedge Projects' patented Whale Tooth Aeration System, which efficiently transfers oxygen into the wastewater and keeps the biological community healthy.

What makes this compact system unique is the inclusion of an internal bio filter. For smaller applications such as clubhouse facilities, the bio filter eliminates the need for a separate clarifier, reducing both footprint and complexity.

Sustainability built in

Wherever possible, we try to incorporate recycled materials into our treatment systems.

The filter media used inside the internal bio filter is manufactured from reclaimed fishing nets. Confiscated from poachers, the gill nets are repurposed into a valuable treatment component. They provide a high-surface area, and the springiness of the net prevents channeling and sludge from building up.

The filter is designed to be self-cleaning under normal operating conditions. Should maintenance ever be required, the filter can be back-washed using nothing more than a standard garden hose.

After biological treatment and filtration, the treated water flows into a contact tank where disinfection takes place using a small chlorine floater. From there, the water passes through a constructed wetland before entering the estate's recreational dam. This final polishing stage provides an additional environmental safeguard.

Designed for Simplicity

The Springvale installation demonstrates that effective wastewater treatment does not always require large, complex infrastructure.

By combining biological treatment, innovative aeration technology, integrated filtration and practical low-maintenance design, the Clearedge Compact Bioreactor provides an efficient solution for homes, smaller developments, clubhouses, lodges, estates and similar facilities where reliability and ease of operation are essential.

If your estate, lodge, commercial facility or remote site requires a compact wastewater treatment solution, Clearedge Projects can design a system tailored to your specific requirements.

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