Advanced Aerobic Treatment
The BioMicrobics MicroFAST® is a leading alternative septic system that uses Fixed Activated Sludge Treatment (FAST) technology. This process creates a robust environment for bacteria to digest waste, producing high-quality effluent that is safe for the environment and allows for significant drainfield reduction.
How MicroFAST® Technology Works
At the core of every BioMicrobics system is a submerged, fixed-film media unit installed inside your septic tank. Air is pumped continuously through the honeycomb-structured media, which provides an enormous surface area — millions of square feet per cubic foot — for naturally occurring bacteria to colonize and thrive. As wastewater flows through this media, the bacteria break down organic waste and pathogens rapidly and thoroughly. Because the bacteria are attached to the media rather than suspended in the water, the system handles hydraulic fluctuations and shock loads far better than conventional treatment methods.
BioMicrobics Systems for Arizona Properties
BioMicrobics offers multiple system configurations suited to Arizona's diverse lot conditions. The MicroFAST® line covers standard residential and light commercial applications, while the RetroFAST® is specifically designed to drop into an existing concrete or poly septic tank, upgrading a failing conventional system without excavating the tank. This makes BioMicrobics especially valuable for Arizona vacation and seasonal properties where occupancy is intermittent — the fixed-film media stays active even during extended periods of low or no flow, so the system doesn't need to re-establish a bacterial population every time the home is reoccupied. For properties near Arizona washes, lakes, or sensitive riparian zones where advanced treatment is required by county regulations, MicroFAST delivers the effluent quality needed for permit approval.
Why Choose BioMicrobics?
- Excellent effluent quality output
- Handles intermittent flows well (good for vacation homes)
- Self-cleaning / Self-regulating process
- Quiet operation and low maintenance
