Water infrastructure fit for the 21st century
The centralised model for water infrastructure established in the 19th century has served us well, but it comes with high energy, capital and maintenance costs that are not compatible with a global net-zero carbon and sustainable economy.
Our vision is a future for off-grid water and wastewater biological treatment systems that operate with the ease, convenience and reliability of commercial domestic appliances (or community-scale versions of them).
Our Objectives
- Reliability
New systems must be reliable so that they are dependable for end users. - Ease of maintenance
New solutions require the development of new maintenance approaches. - Safety
Safety is paramount. End users will be able to take control of their water-related health. - Desirable to end users
Technologies must be desirable to end users. We will work to overcome barriers to adoption. - Affordable
We will work to ensure new solutions are economically viable for communities. - Effective
New off-grid test solutions to ensure efficacy will be developed. - Desirable to legislators
New approaches must be acceptable to regulators and legislators.
Updates
- Have you experienced water scarcity in rural Scotland?
August 20, 2024
Have you experienced water scarcity in rural Scotland?
On behalf of Dr Elizabeth Lawson and Dr Laura Major Tell us your stories of living with water scarcity! As part of this year’s International Water Resource Association’s Islands Water Congress, “Taps Aff!” will be running an event inspired by our project which aimed to voice experiences with water scarcity in rural Scotland. We are ...
- International Water Association (IWA) World Water Congress & Exhibition in Toronto, Canada
August 11, 2024
International Water Association (IWA) World Water Congress & Exhibition in Toronto, Canada
Dr. Pritam Das delivered an oral presentation at the International Water Association’s (IWA) World Water Congress & Exhibition held in Toronto, Canada. This year’s event gathered around 7,000 delegates, including key water professionals, stakeholders, and contacts from both the conventional water sector and beyond. The conference was a remarkable experience, filled with insightful conversations and ...
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