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Aerobic treatment units (ATU) consist of several processes — gross solids (trash) removal, aeration, clarification, and sludge return — that create a high-quality effluent.

These processes are generally contained within separate chambers of a single tank.

If you’re considering an ATU for your land, keep reading.

They’re a particularly good option in the following circumstances:

1. Your soil quality isn’t appropriate for a septic system

2. Your land has high groundwater or shallow bedrock

3. You require a higher level of wastewater treatment

4. Your septic system has failed

5. You don’t have enough land available for a septic system

We’ll tell you the top things you need to know!

Disclaimer: we are not lawyers, accountants, or financial advisors, and the information in this video is for informational purposes only. This video is based on our own research and experience and, while we do our best to keep it accurate and up-to-date, but it may contain errors. Please be sure to consult a legal or financial professional before making any investment or purchasing decisions.
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Video Transcript:
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Hi guys this is Erika from Gokce Capital. Now before I begin, be sure to click subscribe and turn on the notification bell. In 2021, 1101 manatees were found dead off the coast of Florida.

What happened? Well find out at the end of this video but first, if you plan to buy land in Florida you may need an Aerobic treatment unit. In today's video, we have the top things you should know.

Number one, what is an aerobic treatment unit? An aerobic treatment unit or ETU is a small-scale sewage system that's similar to a septic tank. However instead of using anaerobic processes. Aerobic treatment units require digestion.

Number two how does an aerobic system treatment unit work? Well, most aerobic treatment systems have four steps. There is a pre-treatment tank and an aeration chamber where the waste is mixed with air.

Creating an environment where bacteria are free floating and growing as they digest the solids. Some ATUs also have a second chamber where solids that the bacteria are unable to digest settle. Finally, there is a disinfection stage where chlorine is mixed with water to produce an antiseptic output.

Number three, what is the difference between ATU and traditional septic? The primary differences are the aeration and disinfection stages in the ATU. Number four, how do you maintain an ATU?

ATUs are more complex than conventional septic systems because they have more stages and mechanical pieces. This means that they require more maintenance. The biggest thing to understand with an ATU is that most countries and states require you to have an operational certificate which ensures the ETU is functioning properly.

This means that annually you'll need to go to the local government to renew your certificate. The county or state will also usually require you to show that you have a maintenance contract with a company to maintain your ATU. So this will need to be renewed annually as well.

Finally, if your ATU has a disinfection unit then you should run a fecal coliform test quarterly. Number five, what are the advantages of an ATU primarily. ATUs offer a higher level of treatment than conventional septic.

This means they help protect vital water resources and also provide an alternative for sites that are unsuitable for conventional septic. The other thing to note is that though we will see that they cost more they also tend to perform better and live longer and number six. Having said this there are some disadvantages to an ETU as I briefly mentioned ETUs are more expensive than conventional septics.

They do also have mechanical components so they will require electricity and of course, as we saw earlier they require more maintenance. So given their price tag and maintenance requirements.

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