Volume 34: SEPTITECH Commercial

“Every fall, as the leaves turned golden in Rivertown, the whole community buzzed with excitement for one event: the big Friday night football game against the Creekside Cougars. It was more than just a game. It was a tradition that brought neighbors, families, and friends together. The high school stadium would fill with cheering crowds, the marching band’s rhythms would echo under the lights, and even local businesses dressed their windows in blue and gold.”

This year, Principal Sarah Miller stood by the freshly painted goalposts, watching students rehearse their chants. The energy was electric. But amid the buzz, her mind was elsewhere, focused on a problem no one else seemed to notice yet.

“Joe,” she called over to the facilities director, “have you had a chance to look at the old wastewater system? I’m worried it won’t keep up with all the new renovations: the expanded locker rooms and the concession areas. It’s going to be a big game day strain.”

Joe wiped his forehead. “Honestly, Principal Miller, that system’s ancient. It’s worked all these years, but with everything we’ve added, I don’t think it can handle the load. If it fails, we could be looking at serious trouble.”

Principal Miller nodded, “We can’t have that. This game means everything to the community. We need a solution that works fast.”

That afternoon, as Principal Miller flipped through a brochure she’d picked up earlier from BioMicrobics at a local environmental tradeshow, she felt a spark of hope. The brochure described the SeptiTech STAAR Commercial Trickling Filter System: a cutting-edge wastewater treatment solution designed for facilities like schools that aren’t connected to central sewer systems.

Intrigued, the principal placed a call to BioMicrobics, requesting more information. Her interest didn’t go unnoticed.

The next morning, her phone rang.

“Good morning, Principal Miller,” said a confident voice. “This is Robust from BioMicrobics. I saw your inquiry about the SeptiTech STAAR system and wanted to offer my assistance. I’d like to come by, take a look at your site, and discuss how we can help before your big game.”

Principal Miller smiled. “Thank you, Robust. We have a few weeks before kickoff, so if we move quickly, we might be able to get something in place in time.”

“Later that day, Robust arrived with his clipboard and a team of experts. He toured the campus with Principal Miller and Director Joe, inspecting the aging wastewater infrastructure and listening carefully to their concerns.

“This system was never designed for the kind of varied, heavy wastewater flows you’re seeing now,” Robust explained. “The SeptiTech STAAR Commercial Trickling Filter System is built to handle exactly that. Our systems can hold anywhere from 1,200 up to 27,000 gallons, with the option to customize for larger flows. It uses submerged biopack media inside increased tank volumes to break down organic material efficiently. The media recirculation pump, connected to a Venturi aspirator, introduces oxygen to boost bacterial activity, while the SMART controller monitors and adjusts the system automatically to maintain peak performance.”

Principal Miller nodded, impressed but still focused on timing. “If we start this week, can it be ready before the kickoff?”

Robust smiled, “Yes. Delivery, excavation, and installation typically take 2–3 weeks, and since we’re starting early enough, we can make sure everything’s up and running before game night. Our design also means minimal disruption to your daily operations.”

By the end of the week, Robust and his team were onsite, moving quickly and efficiently. Director Joe coordinated logistics and ensured classes and school activities continued smoothly while work progressed.

Over the following weeks, the SeptiTech STAAR system began taking shape underground.

On the Thursday before the big game, Robust pointed to the SMART controller’s display. “Look at this,” he said. “It’s already adapting to daily fluctuations in wastewater flow from the locker rooms, cafeteria, and concession stands. Everything is being treated efficiently and quietly underground.”

Joe gave a relieved nod. “No disruption to parking or school activities. This is exactly what we needed.”

By Friday, the SeptiTech STAAR system was fully operational, delivering superior quality, including excellent nitrogen reduction, and meeting all regulatory standards.

“That evening, as the crowd cheered under the bright stadium lights and the marching band played with enthusiasm, Principal Miller stood off to the side, quietly proud.”

Thanks to Robust’s expertise, the Rivertown High community could celebrate not only a successful game but also an efficient wastewater solution that would support the school for years to come.