Localized wastewater treatment specialist Organica Water will join the Innovation Showcase at BlueTech Forum in San Francisco on 1 June. Organica has taken a highly imaginative approach to the problem of wastewater treatment in urban and suburban areas with high densities of population.
Attila Bodnár, Executive Vice President of Organica Water says, “Traditionally, wastewater treatment has been achieved with large, odorous plants with strong negative impact on the community, thus forcing them to be located far away from people. Organica’s holistic approach directly addresses the issue by focusing on efficiency both inside and outside the facility.”
Organica will be sharing two projects with delegates at BlueTech Forum. The first is the retrofitting of the 30,000 m3/day Heyuan wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) north of Hong Kong. The installation of an Organica-powered wastewater garden there has significantly increased the quality of water discharging to the Dongjiang River, which supplies drinking water to the city.
The case studies will outline the key value proposition that caused the clients to select Organica, lessons learned during the implementation, and implications for future similar projects.
Glen Daigger, O2 Environmental Technology Assessment Group member and a proponent of a decentralized approach to wastewater treatment, says, “Tremendous urbanization is taking place and water and land are becoming increasingly scarce, especially in Asia. By making local wastewater treatment more efficient and aesthetically attractive, Organica is helping to close the loop on water reuse – keeping the resource close to where it’s needed, minimising land-take and reducing energy consumption.”
Paul O’Callaghan, Chief Executive of O2 Environmental says, “Organica has a transformative vision for the future of wastewater treatment. The company’s wastewater solutions bring the natural world into towns and cities, creating new spaces and enhancing quality of life for residents. “The company is not only enhancing sanitation and process engineering, it is changing the relationship of communities to the environment, waste and resources. I am delighted that they will be joining us at BlueTech Forum on 1st June.”
