SeptiTech
SeptiTech manufactures STAAR® biological trickling filter wastewater treatment systems for U.S. and Eastern Canadian residential, commercial, and small-community sites not connected to central sewer. A Lewiston, Maine-based subsidiary of BioMicrobics, Inc., it sells hardware plus certified-installer services.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1996
- HeadquartersLewiston, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What SeptiTech does
SeptiTech manufactures the STAAR® (Smart Trickling Anaerobic/Aerobic Recirculation) line of decentralized wastewater treatment systems for residential and commercial applications in the U.S. and Eastern Canada. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Lewiston, Maine, the company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BioMicrobics, Inc. The core technology is a biological trickling filter that sprays wastewater over unsaturated bead-filled media, where microbial colonies break down organic material; a Venturi aspirator draws atmospheric oxygen into the recirculated flow, and a programmable SMART controller automates aerobic/anaerobic cycling and optional denitrification. A submerged biopack media variant supports commercial-scale treatment. Performance claims include removal of at least 90% of organics and suspended solids and 75%+ nitrogen reduction.
The product portfolio comprises two lines: STAAR® Residential, covering 500-6,000 GPD for single-family and multi-family properties not connected to central sewer, and STAAR® Commercial, covering 1,200-27,000+ GPD (with engineered systems up to 76,000+ GPD) for hotels, restaurants, schools, wineries, breweries, and small communities. SeptiTech generates revenue primarily through one-time hardware sales of treatment systems (tanks, media, pumps, controllers), installation by certified technicians, and recurring inspection, maintenance, repair, parts, and warranty services. The company sells through direct engagement (website, phone, appointment booking) supported by a certified installer and service provider network and dedicated technical resources for system designers, with bilingual (English/French) support for Quebec and New Brunswick markets.
SeptiTech's commercial moat rests on third-party regulatory validations (EPA ETV, NSF/ANSI 40 Class 1, NSF/ANSI 245), 25+ years of continuous manufacturing, and the registered STAAR® trademark. The firm operates with 11-50 employees, serves thousands of facilities across New England, the broader Northeastern and Southeastern U.S., and Eastern Canada, and has no disclosed external funding, M&A activity, or leadership turnover in the source data.
SeptiTech firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- SeptiTech
- Legal name
- SeptiTech
- Website
- https://septitech.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1996
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- SeptiTech manufactures STAAR® biological trickling filter wastewater treatment systems for U.S. and Eastern Canadian residential, commercial, and small-community sites not connected to central sewer. A Lewiston, Maine-based subsidiary of BioMicrobics, Inc., it sells hardware plus certified-installer services.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
SeptiTech industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Wastewater Treatment Equipment Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Septic Tank and Related Services (562991), Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220)
- SIC
- Sanitary Services (4950)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Water Softener, Filtration & Treatment System Installation (HSAOAAAH)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Septage Receiving, Treatment & Disposal (BPALAMAE), Septic Line & Sewer Connection Repair (Non-Tank) (HSAOABAN)
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Where SeptiTech is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lewiston
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
SeptiTech business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Wastewater Treatment Systems Sales: One-time sale of STAAR® treatment systems (residential and commercial models) with various capacity sizes ranging from 500 to 27,000+ GPD. Systems include processor tanks, media, pumps, and SMART controllers.
- Installation Services: Installation performed by certified technicians and authorized personnel. Tanks are typically pre-manufactured and shipped to job site for installation in concrete, plastic, or fiberglass tanks.
- Parts and Warranty: Standard 2-year warranty on parts for manufacturer defects. Replacement parts and ongoing support services.
- Inspection, Maintenance and Repair Services: Ongoing inspection, evaluation, pumping, maintenance, repairs, and upgrades services for septic and wastewater treatment systems.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Residential STAAR systems ranging from 500 to 6000 GPD capacity |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
SeptiTech product offering
Product offeringCore offering
SeptiTech manufactures and sells the STAAR® (Smart Trickling Anaerobic/Aerobic Recirculation) onsite wastewater treatment filter systems for residential and commercial properties not connected to central sewer. The product line includes STAAR® Residential (500–6,000 GPD) for homes and multi-family dwellings, and STAAR® Commercial (1,200–27,000+ GPD, engineered up to 76,000+ GPD) for hotels, restaurants, schools, wineries, breweries, and small communities. The company also provides certified installer services, replacement parts, and ongoing inspection, maintenance, and repair services.
Product overview
SeptiTech offers the STAAR® (Smart Trickling Anaerobic/Aerobic Recirculation) filter systems for wastewater treatment. The company provides two main product lines: STAAR® Residential for single and multi-family homes (500-6,000 GPD capacity), and STAAR® Commercial for higher flow and higher strength commercial applications (1,200-27,000+ GPD). Both systems use biological trickling filter technology with SMART controllers for treatment regulation. SeptiTech is a subsidiary of BioMicrobics, Inc., and has manufactured certified STAAR® Filter Systems since 1996.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- STAAR: Smart Trickling Anaerobic/Aerobic Recirculating filter system for residential and commercial wastewater treatment. The product treats residential and commercial wastewater in decentralized (onsite) applications, from single homes to large restaurants or hotels.
Products and services
- STAAR® Residential Trickling Filter System A residential onsite wastewater treatment system using unsaturated media and biological trickling filter technology to treat household wastewater for single and multi-family homes. Removes at least 90% of organics and suspended solids and 75% or more of nitrogen. Accommodates flows from 500 to 6,000 gallons per day across models STAAR 0.5, 0.75, 1.0, 1.2, 1.5, 3.0, 4.5, and 6.0. EPA ETV certified and NSF/ANSI Standard 40 Class 1 certified.
- STAAR® Commercial Trickling Filter System A commercial onsite wastewater treatment system designed for higher flow and higher strength applications including hotels, resorts, restaurants, schools, offices, convenience stores, gas stations, wineries, and breweries. Uses submerged biopack media combined with unsaturated trickling filter media to handle elevated BOD. Standard sizes range from 1,200 to 27,000 GPD with engineered systems available up to 76,000+ GPD.
- STAAR® Replacement Parts and Warranty Support Manufacturer-supplied replacement parts for STAAR® systems accompanied by a standard 2-year warranty on parts for manufacturer defects, with ongoing technical and customer support.
- STAAR® Inspection, Maintenance and Repair Services Ongoing inspection, evaluation, pumping, maintenance, repairs, and upgrades for installed septic and wastewater treatment systems, delivered through SeptiTech's certified service provider network.
Quantifiable outcome
- Removes at least 90% of organics and suspended solids
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Companies that use SeptiTech
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
SeptiTech technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
SeptiTech partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- BioMicrobics, Inc.flagshipSeptiTech is a subsidiary (wholly-owned) of BioMicrobics, Inc. SeptiTech manufactures the certified STAAR® Filter Systems as part of the BioMicrobics family of wastewater treatment products. BioMicrobics provides the parent company's brand recognition and additional product lines including Fast, BioBarrier, and BioDiff systems.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
SeptiTech competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- BioMicrobics, Inc. Direct parent company of SeptiTech. Operates a broader portfolio of decentralized wastewater treatment technologies (Fast, BioBarrier, BioDiff, STAAR), serving overlapping residential, commercial, and small-community markets from the same shared distribution and engineering infrastructure.
- Premier Tech Water and Environment: Diversified environmental technology company with a significant decentralized/residential wastewater treatment portfolio (Ecoflo, Biofilter). Operates at much larger scale than SeptiTech but competes head-to-head in residential and small-community onsite projects in North America.
Others
- SciencoFAST (by BioMicrobics): Sister company under BioMicrobics providing marine and specialized sanitation/sewage systems. Shares BioMicrobics' engineering and distribution backbone, but addresses shipboard/marine rather than land-based onsite wastewater markets.
- InTank (by BioMicrobics): Sister company under BioMicrobics focused on ballast water treatment for marine/shipping markets. Same parent, related water-treatment equipment DNA, but a distinct end-market and less direct competition with SeptiTech's onsite wastewater focus.
Direct peers
- Orenco Systems: One of the largest US manufacturers of decentralized wastewater treatment systems, including AdvanTex textile media filters and packaged treatment plants. Directly competes with SeptiTech's STAAR® in commercial, residential, and small-community onsite applications.
- Fuji Clean USA: US arm of Japanese maker of residential and commercial decentralized wastewater treatment systems using submerged aerated biological contactor technology. Directly competes in the residential onsite segment with similar proprietary system configurations.
- Singulair by Wastewater Labs / Aerocell: Marketer of residential aerobic treatment systems installed broadly across the US. Targets the same single-family and small commercial onsite customer base as SeptiTech's STAAR® Residential line.
- Jet, Inc. Manufacturer of aerobic treatment units and packaged wastewater systems for residential and commercial onsite applications since 1955. Competes with SeptiTech on residential and small commercial decentralized projects across the US.
- Hoot Aerobic Systems: US manufacturer of aerobic treatment units and decentralized wastewater systems with extensive certified installer and service networks. Competes directly with SeptiTech across residential and light-commercial onsite applications.
- Norweco (Northeast Wastewater Equipment & Company): Established manufacturer of wastewater treatment and disposal systems, including aerobic treatment units and chemical-feed treatment components, serving residential and commercial onsite markets with overlapping sales channels.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
SeptiTech social profiles
Digital presenceSeptiTech compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
SeptiTech financial estimates
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SeptiTech leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
SeptiTech funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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SeptiTech M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about SeptiTech
What does SeptiTech do?
SeptiTech manufactures and sells the STAAR® (Smart Trickling Anaerobic/Aerobic Recirculation) onsite wastewater treatment filter systems for residential and commercial properties not connected to central sewer. The product line includes STAAR® Residential (500–6,000 GPD) for homes and multi-family dwellings, and STAAR® Commercial (1,200–27,000+ GPD, engineered up to 76,000+ GPD) for hotels, restaurants, schools, wineries, breweries, and small communities. The company also provides certified installer services, replacement parts, and ongoing inspection, maintenance, and repair services.
Is SeptiTech a public or private company?
SeptiTech is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was SeptiTech founded?
SeptiTech was founded in 1996. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is SeptiTech based?
SeptiTech is headquartered in Lewiston, United States, in the North America region.
How does SeptiTech make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Wastewater Treatment Systems Sales are the primary driver. The others are installation Services, parts and Warranty and inspection, Maintenance and Repair Services.
Who are SeptiTech's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are BioMicrobics, Inc. and Premier Tech Water and Environment. Others are SciencoFAST (by BioMicrobics) and InTank (by BioMicrobics). Direct peers are Orenco Systems, Fuji Clean USA, Singulair by Wastewater Labs / Aerocell, Jet, Inc., Hoot Aerobic Systems and Norweco (Northeast Wastewater Equipment & Company).
Does SeptiTech have an API?
No public API is recorded for SeptiTech.
What industry is SeptiTech in?
SeptiTech's product category is Wastewater Treatment Equipment Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSAOAAAH, Water Softener, Filtration & Treatment System Installation, with a secondary code of BPALAMAE, Septage Receiving, Treatment & Disposal. Its NAICS code is 562991 and its SIC code is 4950.