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Description of Technology
Descriptions for proprietary technologies are from the Massachusetts DEP Approval Letters for the technology.
SMART SANITATION
FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
It’s time to rethink wastewater management. A shift towards a decentralised, circular wastewater management system will benefit cities, agriculture and the biodiversity of rivers and oceans.
A STEP TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE WASTEWATER
MANAGEMENT
Urine is something that most people probably don’t think much about, and when they do, it’s rarely in a positive context. That is a shame, because there is much more potential in urine than you might think. It is worth considering urine as a raw material.
save! is a pioneering urine separation toilet that takes a step towards sustainable wastewater management by preserving the nutrients contained in urine and at the same time protecting the environment from harmful substances.
CONFRONTING A HIDDEN DANGER
The way we dispose of human waste has changed very little in centuries, and is now a major contributing factor to one of the most urgent environmental issues facing the planet. A series of studies by leading scientists ranks excessive nitrogen levels caused by sewage and the agricultural use of fertilisers as more threatening even than rising CO2 levels and climate change.
There is a need to readdress the infrastructure around wastewater treatment, which currently represents a major pathway for the introduction of nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus) and micropollutants (hormones and medical residues) to surface water. Efforts to remove these pollutants have so far caused wastewater management infrastructure to become even more expensive, cumbersome and increasingly energy intensive.
Massachusetts Technology Approvals
| Approval Type | General | Remedial | Provisional | Pilot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary Treatment | ||||
| Nitrogen Removal Credit | ||||
| Phosphorus Removal Credit |
Please check the Title 5 Innovative/Alternative Technology Approval Letters webpage at Massachusetts DEP for the most up-to-date information.