Solids Interceptor
•The ParkUSA® ZooTrooper® is a solids interceptor
specifically designed for animal habitats and animal
shelters, which produce an enormous amount of
water and waste that typically gets flushed down
the drain. The ZooTrooper® is a debris and sediment
interceptor that consists of a multi-compartment
basin and unique separation technology.
Efficient drainage and wastewater treatment of
drainage is essential. Each habitat is unique and
offers a variety of plants and animals that live in the
specific environments, not to mention the sanitary
conditions needed for the caretakers and patrons.
ZooTroopers® are in use in various applications,
from small animal clinics up to elephant and
rhinoceros zoo habitats. Other applications include;
agriculture barns, show arenas, aquariums, and
animal shelters.
A solids interceptor should be installed as
determined by the engineer and the the Authority
Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). The typical requirements is
preventing solids greater than one-half inch (1/2”)
in diameter from entering the sanitary sewer
system. In some cases, project requirements call for
even finer separation.
The ZooTrooper® is compliant with both UPC and IPC
plumbing codes.
Features
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- Pre-engineered from 500-15,000 gallons
- Precast concrete, polyethylene, fiberglass
or steel
construction - Custom screen sizes (down to 100 micron)
- Above or below grade installation
- Pedestrian or traffic rated
- Remote maintenance alarm
- Interior liners available
- Meets all building codes
The ZooTrooper® is typically located outside of the building or habitat.
The unit is buried below grade where waste-water plumbing gravity flows
into the interceptor. As the wastewater enters the interceptor’s first
stage, the water velocity is significantly reduced, allowing for separation
and fall-out of the debris into filter baskets. During continuous use,
wastewater percolates through the filter baskets allowing fecal matter to
break down and travel thru the screen in to the second stage of the
interceptor. Debris that will be retained can include large fecal, straw,
vegetation, litter, bones, food, and the occasional chew toy. The filtered
wastewater then exits the outlet to the sanitary sewer.
All animal habitats require a good maintenance plan for a healthy and
clean environments. The ZooTrooper® incorporates a filter maintenance
alarm used to alert onsite staff of service requirements; typically the
need to empty the baskets into solid waste disposal or composting.
To ensure maximum performance of each ZooTrooper®, a sample well is
recommended downstream of the interceptor. As its name implies,
periodic water samples can be drawn and lab tested to determine sediment (TSS) and BOD content.
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