IRM - Residential Septic

IMET® Remediation Module

Installed directly into septic tank water bodies

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IMET® Remediation Modules (IRM) are inserted into existing septic tanks.

IMET® modules house extremely large and diverse aerobic microbial populations within the pore structures of the multi-media in its fixed bed. In addition, air bubbles are entrapped within the multi-media. As a result, an aerobic environment within the septic tank is sustained at all times.  The result of installing IMET® technology will achieve very low effluent BOD and TSS concentrations, while eliminating odor related to H2S formation to negligible levels. IRMs can be also expanded to significantly minimize Total Nitrogen when it is required.  Aerobic microorganisms from IRM continuously seed the effluent, therefore also remediating failing leach fields.

Key Benefits:

  • Performance – Drop-in modular system, eliminates odor to negligible levels, rejuvenates failing septic system and leach field (sand pit/mound where applicable) at all times while requiring only trash clean up as needed with next to no system maintenance.   

  • Efficiency - Economically very feasible system using extremely short residence times and minimal energy for aeration resulting in markedly low BOD and TSS at all times while seeding drain field with active aerobic microorganisms.

  • Versatility – Proven to treat wastewater when hydraulic load exceeds septic system design capacity, during high loads of fats oils and grease (FOG), and in the case of accidental addition of toxic chemicals.

  • Flexibility – Applied to any type or condition of septic systems regardless of size, design and number of tanks.

  • Installation– IMET system has two simple components, module(s) placed in septic tank and air pump(s) with minimal power requirement.

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​The IMET® technology provides superior surface area that allows large, diverse populations of micro-organisms to grow and remain in the IMET® module. Coupled with superior aeration, and a design that utilizes aeration efficiently, the IMET® technology requires less air to achieve maximum results.

Specifications:

  • IRM for standard designed septic tank, custom sizing available to meet unique septic tank specifications

  • 100 - 250 watt air pump

  • Pump housing available if necessary
    (stainless steel, plastic, fiberglass)

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“We are excited to have found this technology and we have been telling our neighbors that they should install an IMET system in their septic tanks”
— George Jacynycz, Ohio homeowner

Residential Application Case Study: 
Historic Ohio Home

Problem: A homeowner had a failing septic tank and leachfield in the winter at their historic century-old home in northeast Ohio. The failing three-tank septic system and leachfield, due to plugged soil, caused standing septage water and noxious septic odors. The county suggested a sand mound or new leachfield. These two options would either put a very large sand mound in front of their home or force the homeowner to cut down a mature tree lot on the property. The homeowner refused to agree to either of the proposed options.

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Solution: The county health department invited IMET to install its aerobic biological module (which did not have state approval at the time) to demonstrate complete remediation of the existing failing septic system and plugged leachfield. The “drop in” module was installed directly into the second tank of the septic system in just under 3 hours. The system only requires immersing the module in the septic wastewater and connecting its diffuser to a small, quiet, energy-efficient air pump.

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Result: Within six months, the failing system was converted into a well-functioning septic system, and the leachfield was dry and green. Since installation, the homeowner has never needed to pump the septic tank and has never experienced any odor, while having a lush green and dry lawn to enjoy. Grab samples from the distribution box showed BOD less than 10 mg/L and TSS less than 5 mg/L.

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