Xerolet Frequently Asked Questions

Why do we need an alternative onsite wastewater treatment system today more than ever?

Let's face it,  today we face serious problems with sewage plants stretched beyond their capacities, illegal  and accidental raw sewage dumping, and failing septic tank systems; all of which are contaminating our water supplies. The Xerolet system is designed to help solve these environmental issues as well as protect and sustain our ground water, lakes, streams, rivers and ocean from polution that threatens our future survival. We can no longer continue to compound environmental issues by adding more traditional flushing toilets to already overtaxed waste water systems. Xerolet's AOWTS offers lower costs for each home than other antiquted systems and much better protection and conservation of our drinking water supplies.

The patented Xerolet AOWTS and X-100™ toilets save our drinking water supplies because it is flushed with recycled sanitized water from your sink, shower or washing appliances.  In addition, the Xerolet system eliminates the need for black water holding tanks, septic tanks, and sewer connections of any kind. This is because all waste solids are removed from the sanitized water discharged from the Xerolet system allowing current usable municipal sewage plant capacities to increase or your septic tank to perform better and more safely.

In cases where homes or businesses are already connected to existing sewer lines, the Xerolet toilet can still be utilized.  By doing so, no human waste is discharged into the environment.  Xerolet discharges only sanitized water as waste solids are dehydrated into a dry bacteria-free powder. Each home in a community using Xerolet's AOWTS will realize savings of up to 40,000 gallons of water per year. By eliminating the waste components from entering existing sewer lines or septic systems, a Xerolet home has Zero impact on the capacity and life expectancy of existing waste water treatment systems.

How does the Xerolet AOWTS work?

Xerolet's proprietary two-cylinder dehydration engine (DE) silently removes solid waste and water by heating the waste to 255 degrees F causing the waste to completely evaporate leaving only a dry bacteria-free powder that can be discarded in the household trash. A pump on the Infusion Tank draws the steam produced during dehydration in the DE into the tank where the water vapors are recaptured, sanitized with ozone and UV light to kill all microbes and then recycles it for the next flush. The dry solids in the DE that have been transformed into a dry bacteria-free powder are removed automatically  by either an internal or central vacuum system. These solids are safe to dispose of in the household trash and a light on the toilet control panel indicates when the bag is full . The Xerolet AOWTS reuses sanitized grey water for both flushing the toilet or for landscape irrigation as permitted by local regulations, so fresh drinking water supplies are no longer wasted down the toilet or to irrigate plantlife.

How can sanitized gray water from the Xerolet AOWTS be reused?

All waste water from any source in the house, including sinks, showers, washing machines, air conditioner drains,etc.  can be plumbed to drain into the Xerolet system and sanitized by  the patented Xerolet Infusion Tank.  Ozone and UV light are used to sanitize the water before it is discharged into a drip irrigation system for landscape plants or into a sub-surface drain field depending on local health department requirements.  The sanitized gray water in the Infusion Tank (TM) is also used to flush the Xerolet X100 toilet. Using sanitized gray wter for flushing the toilets and water landscapes will save each household between 15,000 and 140,000 gallons of water per year.

In wetland areas where drinking  water and sewer system undercapacity  already exists, the sanitized gray water can also be discharged into the existing sewer connections and remove any need for the water to be treated before it is returned to the local environment.

What exactly is “gray water,” and “black water?”

Black water comes from the toilet.  In some communities kitchen sinks are considered black water sources if garbage disposals are installed.  Xerolet heats black water to 255 degrees F to evaporate all the liquid and to kill all the bacteria.

Gray water comes from sinks, showers, dish washers, and washing machines. Gray water usually contains phosphates, dirt, tooth paste, hair, conditioners, soap and detergents.  Xerolet treats this water with ozone and UV light to allow this waste water to be recycled for  flushing the X100 toilet, watering landscape irrigation, or discharged into existing sewer lines or drain field.

How does Xerolet provide relief to public sewer systems?

Two factors influence the performance of sewer plants:  the amount of water that is being treated (the Hydraulic component) and the amount of organics that must be digested (Organic Component).   Xerolet Technology eliminates the organic components so storage time is greatly reduced.  By taking the toilets off municipal water line supplies each home saves up to 40,000 gallons of water per year and sends no solid waste to the sewer plant.  This increases the capacity of the sewer plant.  In the future, as Xerolet's use is widespread, sewer plants will no longer have to treat solid waste; instead they will become water recycling plants. Sewage revenues will still remain,  but the plants can now provide a more important role by offering to help correct nationwide water shortages. Xerolet's use helps increase and protect our drinking water supplies and prevents sanitary pollution from human waste from entering the environment; even in the event of a natural disaster.

How Safe is a Xerolet AOWTS?

Your safety is our biggest concern.  To address this issue we have incorporated the following features besides the built-in system performance monitoring devices:

1. The lid must be closed before the toilet will flush and there is a child safety lock to prevent small children from ly flushing foreign items into the dehydration engine.
   
2. Parents can push a series of buttons that will lock the system so children will be unable to flush.
3. Overheating in the dehydration engine is prevented by software and mechanical devices that automatically shut the system down if the heating elements exceed acceptable operating temperatures.
4. An auto reverse feature exists just in case a non-biologic substance gets flushed into the dehydration engine.
5. All Xerolet products are installed by trained certified specialists that will ensure the system is operating, is serviced and is maintained properly.
6. All heating elements, and electrical components are fully insulated for your protection and are plugged into GFI circuits for added safety.

How is Xerolet AOWTS going to be monitored?

Each Xerolet system performs a self-test with every use.  If any component fails, a text message is sent via a Can-Bus system to everyone on the notification list: The Xerolet owner, Xerolet Corporation, the repair person, and the Department of Health.  When the component is repaired, another text message is sent indicating the details and time of repair.  The Department of Health may have access to reports indicating any and all system failures thus allowing system monitoring without an inspector having to visit each site in question. Future software versions will include regulatory reporting requirements as they become available.  Automation removes the potential for fraud, misreporting, etc.  Xerolet's monitoring system allows regulatory oversight that insures public safety and health without increasing labor cost to taxpayers for onsite inspections.

How Much Do Traditional Toilets cost?

Currently each Xerolet AOWTS is hand built in the USA and comes with an unconditional guarantee for in house repairs including parts and labor.  A  Xerolet installation in an existing home can be completed for about $2000 by a 3 man team in about 1- 2 days. New home construction will take far less time. Traditional septic systems cost between $8000 and $15,000 depending on fill and plumbing expenses.  Aerobic septic systems cost between $10,000 and $20,000 and require yearly monitoring by a qualified inspector and regulatory inspections every three years.  The costs for the inspections and the regulatory inspections are between $100.00 and $300.00 each year.  Given these costs, Xerolet is a very competitive option.   Three Xerolet X100 toilets and an Infusion Tank to treat and sanitize all gray water sources can be purchased for about $10,000.

When will the Xerolet AOWTS be available for installation in my home?

Xerolet is currently accepting orders, with a qualified application, 50% down payment and signed purchase contract  for system installation no later than January 2008. This leadtime will allow Xerolet time to properly train an installer in your area as well as conduct a detailed site plan and soil percolation test to ensure proper guidlines are met for your home.