Alternative Treatment Systems

Helpful Links Generic Treatment Works Approvals Guidance Documents EPA Guidance Information

Residential onsite wastewater treatment technology is advancing beyond conventional treatment. The Onsite Program provides a framework for using advanced onsite wastewater treatment systems, so local health departments can properly approve the use of these new types of technologies in certain applications. Information about the environmental benefits of Alternative 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 manufacturers and their local, authorized representatives directly.

Below are guidance documents and specifications, which regulate 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	Format
	Select Fill Specifications (pdf, 141Kb)	Permit
	Gravel Alternative Specifications (pdf, 149Mb)	Permit
	Gravel Alternative Appendix 1 (pdf, 71Kb)	Permit
	Gravel Alternative Excel Spreadsheet	Spreadsheet
	Pinelands Pilot Study (pdf, 143Kb)	Permit
	Tire Chip Specifications (pdf, 1.2Mb)	Permit
	Chamber Disposal Field Specifications (pdf, 3.3Mb)	Permit

Manufacturer Lists

	Applicable Products That May Be Used Lieu of Laterals and Filter Material	Guidance
	List of Applicable Drip Tubing Manufacturers and System Integrators	Guidance
	List of Applicable Advanced Wastewater Pretreatment Device Manufacturers	Guidance

Guidance Documents

	Aerobic Treatment Systems Guidance Document	Guidance
	Peat Biofilter Wastewater Treatment Systems Guidance Document	Guidance
	Drip Dispersal Wastewater Disposal System Guidance Document	Guidance