3.2.5 SSP5 AquaTreat
This section details the specifications for the modified AquaTreat Systems and Lift Well serving Bungalows 75, 76, 79 & 80, part of Zone 3 of the collection network, designated as SSP5.
Location and Overview
- Location: Adjacent to Bungalows 75, 76, 79 & 80
System Configuration
Original Design
- System Type: Two AquaTreat Wastewater Treatment Systems (WWTS)
Current State
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Modification | Electrical components removed |
| Operation | Systems operate as septic tanks with secondary tanks as settling chambers |
| Active System | Only one system (adjacent to Bungalow 76) receives effluent from the bungalows |
Septic Tank System
Active Unit Specifications
- Type: Primary concrete septic tank part of AquaTreat system
- Capacity: 3,000L, 4,000L, or 5,000L capacity depending on invert (actual size not specified for active unit, but report elsewhere mentions a 3,000L tank bypassed, implying this could be 3,000L)
System Condition
- Active System: CCTV confirmed southern system active
- Inactive System: Lack of scum layer in the unused (northern side) system
Access Lids (Hook Lifter)
Open the tank lids at Pit 5 / SSP5 with a hook lifter only. Do not use a crowbar — it damages the concrete lids.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Open with | Hook lifter |
| Do not use | Crowbar, pry bar, or similar |
| Also used for | ~18,000 L tank lids at SSP1 / Pit 1 |
| Stored | WWTP control room — collect before use; return after |
Open With a Hook Lifter
Use the estate hook lifter (same tool as for Pit 1 tank lids). Do not lever lids with a crowbar. The lifter is kept in the wastewater plant control room.
Lift Well System
Configuration
- Location: Part of the active AquaTreat unit's final pump out chamber
- Function: Pumps effluent to SSP3 transfer pump station
Pump System
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model | Pentair Jung Pumpen PRIOX 300/9 M AUT |
| Type | Submersible effluent vortex pump for dirty water |
| Voltage | 230–240 V, 50 Hz |
| Cable | 10 m CPE rubber |
| Serial Number | 94400470/0020 |
| Installation | 2 units |
| Manufacturer | Pentair International S.a.r.l. (Made in Italy) |
| Documentation | Pentair Download Center |
Current Status
Active System Condition
- Operation: Functioning as intended
Inactive System Issues
- Infiltration: Tree root infiltration around inlet pipe
- Water Ingress: Possible stormwater infiltration (water levels varied between inspections)
Version Control
| Version | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 2025-10-06 | Initial Release |
| 2.0 | 2026-06-22 | Added Zone 3 collection network reference |
| 2.1 | 2026-10-21 | Updated site photo of SSP5 / Pit 5 compound |
| 2.2 | 2026-10-21 | Added Show on Map locate buttons |
| 2.3 | 2026-10-26 | Tank lids — hook lifter from WWTP control room (shared with Pit 1) |
| 2.4 | 2026-10-30 | Hidden search aliases (pit 5 / SPS5 / SSP5) |
Next Review Date: 2027-04-26