Vermifilter
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A vermifilter is an aerobic treatment system, consisting of a biological reactor containing media that filters organic material from wastewater. The media also provides a habitat for aerobic bacteria
Domestic sewage vermifilter showing accumulated contents (composting worms exposed)
Primary treatment domestic vermifilter with solids pile on surface (comprising feces and toilet paper) sitting on vermicast humus substrate (1m2 surface area)
Twin chamber constructed primary treatment vermifilter fed by a domestic flush toilet
Secondary treatment domestic vermifilter for wastewater showing ventilation around basket and pine bark media
Biofilter
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Biofiltration is a pollution control technique using a bioreactor containing living material to capture and biologically degrade pollutants. Common uses include processing waste water, capturing harmf
Vermifilter
…to conventional decentralised wastewater treatment systems, but with potentially higher hydraulic processing capacities. Vermifilters are a type of biofilter or trickling filter that adds earthworms to improve treatment efficiency. Vermifilters provide an aerobic environment and wet substrate that facilitates…
Biosolids composting plant biofilter mound - note sprinkler visible front right to maintain proper moisture level for optimum functioning
Air cycle system at biosolids composting plant. Large duct in foreground is exhaust air into biofilter shown in previous photo