Affordable alternative to septic tanks
South African water, air and sewage treatment specialist Ozone Services Industries (OSI) has commercially launched a sewage treatment plant. A compact and affordable alternative to septic tanks and French drain sewers, the new plant is designed to recycle sewage effluent into water that can be reused in toilet flushing systems, irrigation systems and even as drinking water for livestock.
The new sewage treatment plant uses a completely natural process that requires no chemicals or regular emptying to treat sewage, says OSI MD Ian Wright. "The process involves using a series of tanks and a combination of oxygen, naturally occurring bacteria and an ozone generator to quickly and effectively eliminate effluent from sewer water and purify the water to within government standards," he explains.
According to business research and consulting firm Frost & Sullivan, the South African water and wastewater treatment market is set to grow to R2.13-billion by 2014. This growth, says OSI, emanates from increased legislative and environmental pressures and a historical lack of investment in water treatment. In addition, demand for clean water is outstripping supply.
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