Innovative and Alternative Treatment Systems

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Residential onsite wastewater treatment technology is advancing beyond conventional treatment. The Onsite program provides a framework for using advanced onsite wastewater treatment systems, so health departments can properly approve the use of these new types of technologies in certain applications. Information about the environmental benefits of Innovative and Technology is contained in each guidance document. Since advanced wastewater treatment and disposal options are highly case-specific, the department encourages people to speak with technology vendors and manufactures and their local, authorized representatives directly.

Below are guidance documents and specifications, which regulate innovative and alternative technology. Please note that the guidance documents are split into three categories aerobic treatment, peat biofilter treatment and drip dispersal.

Generic Treatment Works Approvals

Title	Type	Other Format	PDF Format
Select Fill Specifications (pdf, 141Kb)	Permit
Gravel Alternative Specifications (pdf, 149Mb)	Permit
Pinelands Pilot Study (pdf, 143Kb)	Permit
Tire Chip Specifications (pdf, 1.2Mb)	Permit
Chamber Disposal Field Specifications (pdf, 3.3Mb)	Permit
Guidance for Approving Alterations to Existing and Malfunctioning Systems Using Peat Biofilter Treatment Systems	Guidance

Guidance Documents

Aerobic Treatment Units (ATUs)	Download
Aerobic Treatment Systems Guidance Document

Peat Biofilter Units	Download
Peat Biofilter Wastewater Treatment Systems Guidance Document

Dripperline/Drip Tubing Units	Download
Drip Dispersal Wastewater Disposal System Guidance Document

List of Applicable Manufacturers for New Jersey's Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Technology Guidance Documents