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Sand · 06.01

AES Sand

Advanced Enviro-Septic™ sand with no more than 2% silt. The sand most commonly used in septic systems to filter wastewater.

  • Advanced Enviro-Septic™
  • ≤2% silt
  • Filtration
  • Sold per m³
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Quick answer

AES Sand (Advanced Enviro-Septic™ sand) is a blend of sands that meets a purity criterion of no more than 2% silt, because more silt can cause blockages and restrict water wicking. Its moisture-wicking and filtration properties make it a key component of septic tanks, water treatment systems, multi-media filters and sand filters, and it is the sand most commonly used in septic systems to filter wastewater.

AES Sand at a glance
StandardAdvanced Enviro-Septic™
Silt contentNo more than 2%
Best forSeptic systems, sand filters, multi-media filters
Sold byThe cubic metre
Approx. weightAbout 1.6 tonnes per m³

Weight is approximate. Check your area with the volume calculator.

Why choose it

Best features

  • 01Low maintenance
  • 02Eco-friendly
  • 03Water filtration
  • 04Moisture wicking

About the product

About this sand

AES sand stands for Advanced Enviro-Septic™, which is a variety of sands that come together to meet a certain criteria of purity. The main criteria is that it must contain no more than 2% silt, as anything more can cause blockages and restrict the wicking of water, affecting the natural bacterial environment.

When it comes to effective water filtration, Advanced Enviro-Septic™ Sand stands out as the ideal choice for your septic tank and water treatment systems. Known for its exceptional moisture-wicking properties, AES Sand is a key component in multi-media filters and sand filters, offering a simple yet highly effective solution for water filtration needs.

It is the sand that is most commonly used in septic systems to filter wastewater before it is dispersed into the environment.

Common questions about AES Sand

What does AES sand stand for?

Advanced Enviro-Septic™. It is sand that meets a purity criterion of no more than 2% silt so septic systems stay free-flowing.

Why does silt content matter in septic sand?

More than 2% silt can cause blockages and restrict water wicking, which affects the natural bacterial environment the system relies on.

How much AES sand do I need?

Quantities depend on your septic system design. Send us the plans or your installer’s specification and we’ll quote the right amount.

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