A subsurface drip wastewater disposal system and method are disclosed that
eliminate the need for headworks, reduce the risk of damage to the
system, and permit optimal pump sizing by simultaneously dosing, flushing
the pipe network and flushing the filter. A tank and pump package provide
effluent under pressure to the field piping network comprising a supply
manifold, a return manifold, and a plurality of emitter lines. A
discharge filter that is capable of simultaneous filtering and flushing
is provided on the discharge line, and a first flow restrictor is
provided on the filter flush return line. Effluent is discharged at a
rate and pressure that permits simultaneous pipe flushing and dosing,
with the return manifold returning to the tank through a field return
line having a second flow restrictor. The size of the first and second
flow restrictors is selected to provide the desired flow splits.