The Village of Alloway, NJ had been looking to replace its septic tanks for decades, but cost and inconvenience delayed the project until 2007. Alloway’s new AIRVAC vacuum sewer system saved taxpayers approximately $1 million compared to installing gravity sewers and the project won a statewide Municipal Engineering Award. The Village of Alloway will also save on operational costs for years to come since the AIRVAC system requires very little maintenance and energy to operate it.

The magnificent coral reefs and marine life, which are the foundation of the Florida Keys tourism industry, were in jeopardy from wastewater pollution. Tropical and game fish were endangered and some bodies of water became unsafe for swimming. Coral rock, high ground water and the probability of power outages were all issues, which made the AIRVAC vacuum sewer system a perfect fit for the Florida Keys.  
In 2009, the City of Marathon received the Pisces Award from the EPA for projects that represent a commitment to the state’s aim to achieve sustainable water quality. Marathon’s sewer design won the award in part because of the innovative one-trench design for installation, which includes both sewer and stormwater piping, and was made possible by installing the AIRVAC vacuum sewer system

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