Protect your property and the planet with the Ecoflo biofilter, the septic system with the lowest carbon footprint.
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Installed for life
You never need to move or replace it, and it prevents clogs in your drain field.
Installed for life
You never need to move or replace it, and it prevents clogs in your drain field.
Compact and discreet
Up to 50% smaller than traditional systems, and it blends into your landscaping.
Compact and discreet
Up to 50% smaller than traditional systems, and it blends into your landscaping.
Wise investment
Electricity-free wastewater treatment, plus you get our 24/7 customer support.
Wise investment
Electricity-free wastewater treatment, plus you get our 24/7 customer support.
What is the Ecoflo septic system?
The Ecoflo biofilter is the most sustainable septic system available and the best way to protect your property and the environment for the future.
This energy-free treatment system gently removes wastewater pollutants with a filter made of coconut husk fragments or a combination of coco and peat moss. Both materials are natural and compostable, and coco is 100% renewable.
Applications
The Ecoflo biofilter is most often a solution for:
- primary residences
- seasonal cottages
- residential developments
- apartment buildings
- campgrounds and parks
- office buildings
- schools
- temporary work camps
A shallow buried trench uses 40% less surface area
A shallow buried trench uses 40% less surface area than a conventional septic drain field. Usually, a shallow buried trench requires an external pumping station to send it measured wastewater doses.
By design, the Ecoflo biofilter comes with an integrated pump that sends measured wastewater doses directly to the shallow buried trench. Thanks to this, the Ecoflo biofilter can be paired with a shallow buried trench without the need for an external pumping station.
A shallow buried trench uses 50% less aggregates
You save money by spending less on materials and by paying for fewer truckloads to the project site.
See for yourself.
Most sustainable solution
You help the planet by reducing greenhouse gas emissions with less trucking and by choosing the Ecoflo biofilter, the septic system with the lowest carbon footprint.
When you put all these factors together, you realize that the Ecoflo biofilter with a shallow buried trench isn’t just another septic system solution. It is the septic system solution.
Start-up visit
After your Ecoflo biofilter is installed, we visit you on site to teach you how it works, answer your questions, and make sure your septic system is working perfectly.
Please note that this service may not be available in all regions.
Ecoflo septic system maintenance
We have a global network of local service partners, trained by us to maximize the life of your filtering medium and to protect your investment in your Ecoflo septic system.
- full system inspection
- filter aeration to promote healthy bacterial activity
- filter scarification to ensure optimal biofiltration
Filter replacements
By having the filtering medium in your Ecoflo biofilter replaced after 10 to 15 years, you guarantee your system always protects your property and the environment.
- renews original performance warranty
- no excavation required
- no damage to your landscaping
- used filters are 100% compostable
Since 1995, we have proudly developed sustainable and long-lasting products that make a real difference for our customers, our professional partners, and our planet.
Our 10-year Ecoflo biofilter guarantee is the most complete septic system warranty in the industry. It includes:
- all treatment-related parts
- proper functioning of the filtering medium
- no clogging, excess sludge, or substandard performance
Compare septic system warranties
The Ecoflo biofilter warranty is clear and complete. There is no fine print or hidden tricks.
Compare that to the competition. Other manufacturers warranty only certain parts of their system. Few cover the cost of labour. And none of them guarantee what matters most: the treatment performance that protects your property.
Frequently asked questions about the Ecoflo septic system
From production and shipping to installation, maintenance, and usage, the Ecoflo biofilter has the lowest carbon footprint of any comparable product on the market — and the numbers to prove it.
Notes
1. Based on analyses of septic installations in Québec.
2. Systems installed in low-permeability soil and rated for three-bedroom homes.
3. Distances between installations and required materials assumed to be 60 km for filtration sand and stone, 33 km for backfill.
4. Ecoflo biofilter installations include final dispersal to at-grade bed.
Wastewater first flows into a septic tank. Solids settle on the bottom of the tank and liquids flow into the Ecoflo biofilter for treatment.
Inside the Ecoflo biofilter, a non-mechanical tipping bucket scatters wastewater across perforated distribution plates. Wastewater drips through these plates and falls across a filter made of coconut husk fragments or a combination of coco and peat moss.
This filter is the heart of the Ecoflo septic system. It creates a physical barrier that captures and removes wastewater pollutants.
After percolating through the all-natural filter, wastewater flows downstream for additional treatment or for safe discharge into the environment.
When we share the price of the Ecoflo septic system, we refer to the total cost of the project.
The total project cost includes more than just the Ecoflo biofilter. It includes the septic tank, septic drain field, and other expenses that would be added to any septic system budget, such as:
- soil tests
- system design
- permits
- materials
- installation
- labour
The cost does not include tertiary treatment technologies that may be required by regulations in your area.
Total project costs for simple sites
The simplest sites have large surface areas, easy access, permeable soils, and flat ground.
To estimate the total cost of a project on a simple site, let's assume that you choose one of the most popular Ecoflo biofilter models in Canada: the polyethylene unit for a three-bedroom home.
| Province | New construction or system replacement | |
| Alberta | $25,000 - $30,000 | |
| British Columbia | $20,000 - $25,000 | |
| Ontario | $22,000 - $32,000 | |
| Québec | $13,000 - $18,500 | |
Total project costs for difficult sites
Complex sites may have small surface areas, limited access, shallow or slow-draining soils, or steep slopes.
These factors make it more difficult to move wastewater downstream and return it to the environment. Extra materials and longer installation times may be needed to overcome these challenges.
To estimate the total cost of a project on a difficult site, let's assume again that you choose the polyethylene Ecoflo biofilter for a three-bedroom home.
| Province | New construction or system replacement | |
| Alberta | $30,000 - $40,000 | |
| British Columbia | $25,000 - $30,000 | |
| Ontario | $28,000 - $38,000 | |
| Québec | $14,500 - $25,000 | |
Not sure where to start?
Our team is here to guide you through every step of your septic system project, from idea to installation and beyond. Talk with one of our experts today.
Free support
Your septic project does not need to be complicated!
We offer free support to help figure out your needs and to guide you through every step to make your project a success.
Polyethylene • Pack
All-in-one solution for quick installations and small lots.
- septic tank and biofilter
- ready to use
- compact and lightweight
- durable polyethylene shell
Polyethylene • Pack
All-in-one solution for quick installations and small lots.
- septic tank and biofilter
- ready to use
- compact and lightweight
- durable polyethylene shell
Polyethylene
For permeable to very permeable soil and sites with difficult or remote access.
- compact and lightweight
- integrated pump vault
- easy to handle on site
- quick and simple installation
Polyethylene
For permeable to very permeable soil and sites with difficult or remote access.
- compact and lightweight
- integrated pump vault
- easy to handle on site
- quick and simple installation
Concrete
For all soil types (including clay), high groundwater, and sites accessibles to heavy machinery.
- our strongest tank
- integrated pump vault
- quick installation
Concrete
For all soil types (including clay), high groundwater, and sites accessibles to heavy machinery.
- our strongest tank
- integrated pump vault
- quick installation
Fibreglass
For permeable to very permeable soil, no groundwater, and sites inaccessible to heavy machinery.
- dispersal area under the tank
- no pump vault
- compact and lightweight
- easy to handle on site
Fibreglass
For permeable to very permeable soil, no groundwater, and sites inaccessible to heavy machinery.
- dispersal area under the tank
- no pump vault
- compact and lightweight
- easy to handle on site
Talk with an expert
Contact our expert in your area for more information about the Ecoflo biofilter, additional treatment options, and accessories that are right for you.
