AQUATEC VFL
Wastewater Treatment Plants
VFL® (Vertical Flow Labyrinth) Technology — 36 years of experience, 72,000+ units in 52 countries
AQUATEC VFL offers wastewater treatment plants with patented VFL® (Vertical Flow Labyrinth) technology — the most efficient, certified, and compact solution for projects without sewer network access in Panama and Central America.
The system uses activated-sludge technology in a single, compact, sealed biological reactor made of high-density polypropylene, ideal for all types of terrain, including coastal areas or sites with unstable soil or a high water table.
Why AQUATEC VFL?
- 97% contaminant removal — EN 12566-3 Certified by PIA Aachen, Germany
- 1-day installation — No concrete works
- Operating cost: ~$10/month — Electricity only (230V)
- 10-year warranty on watertightness + 100% money-back
- Remote GSM control — Readings, alarms, and control from the APP
- Reusable treated water for irrigation
- Virtually maintenance-free — 24/7/365 support
- Compatible with high water tables — Can be installed right at the beach shoreline
- No noise, no odors — Underground installation
How the VFL® System Works
- SCREEN — System entry point. Filters out large non-organic solids.
- ANAEROBIC ZONE — Organic matter breakdown. Ammonia nitrification.
- AEROBIC ZONE — Oxygen injection. Denitrification, sludge activation.
- CLARIFIER — Separates sludge from treated water and system outflow.
Available Models
| Model | Capacity | Flow Rate | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AT (Standard) | 2-20 people | 0.5-2.7 m³/day | Cylindrical, manual |
| AT PLUS (Automatic) | 2-20 people | 0.5-2.7 m³/day | Cylindrical, GSM |
| AT MBBR (Bioreactor) | 4-20 people | 0.5-2.7 m³/day | Maximum efficiency |
| OVAL (Medium) | 30-250 PE | 4.5-35 m³/day | Oval, modular |
| OVAL MAXI | 300-2,000+ PE | 100+ m³/day | Municipal, modular |
COPANIT 35-2019 Compliance
| Parameter | Max. Raw | VFL Output | Efficiency | PTY Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COD | 800 mg/l | 35-75 mg/l | 97.2% | 100 mg/l |
| BOD5 | 400 mg/l | 10-15 mg/l | 88.1% | 50 mg/l |
| Nitrogen | 100 mg/l | 15-25 mg/l | 61.7% | 15 mg/l |
| Phosphorus | 45 mg/l | 3-7 mg/l | 47.4% | 10 mg/l |
| Susp. Solids | 450 mg/l | 10-20 mg/l | 94% | 35 mg/l |
| Aceites/Grasas | 150 mg/l | 0 mg/l | 100% | 20 mg/l |
Ref: DGNTI-COPANIT 35-2019 / PIA Aachen Performance Results
Applications
- Single-family and multi-family residences
- Housing developments
- Shopping centers, restaurants, hotels
- Municipalities and cities
- Educational establishments
- Rural areas without sewer access
- Coastal and island areas
- Industry and agro-industry
Technical Characteristics
- Material: HD polypropylene, sealed, corrosion-resistant, UV-resistant
- Footprint: From Ø1.40m × 2.00m depth
- Scalable: Reactors in parallel
- Warranty: 10 years, 100% money-back
- Service life: ~20 years
Services Included
- Flow-rate design and WWTP drawings
- Permitting support
- Commissioning and calibration
- 1 year of free maintenance
- Biological/electrical analysis
- Operator training
- 24/7 technical support
Certifications
- CE — European Conformity
- EN 12566-3 — WWTP standard
- PIA Aachen — Performance Results
- ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001
- DIBt — German approval
- COPANIT 35-2019 — Panama standard
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