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Ecological Blackwater Treatment

Despite the availability of alternatives like dry composting toilets and greywater separation, wastewater continues to be a huge global problem. The amount produced, as well the diversity of contaminants, is on the rise. But wastewater from toilets is comparatively easy to treat using ecological methods. One method is aerobic composting, in which the solids are retained in a chamber where they are composted in the presence of air. This can be done using compost worms,… Read More »Ecological Blackwater Treatment

Ecological Greywater Recycling

Wastewater treatment is an area where simple, natural solutions are often not just cheaper, but more effective, than complicated technological ones. As fresh clean water becomes scarcer, recycling wastewater makes more and more sense.

Rainwater Harvesting

Those of us who live in wet countries often take the rain for granted and even grumble about it, but in dry climates and those with seasonal rainfall, lack of rain has always been a serious problem. And now, with climate change accelerating, drought is more and more common even in regions that once had dependable rain; while rainfall is becoming more intense and irregular, leading to flooding and soil erosion. But the good news… Read More »Rainwater Harvesting

Introduction to Ecological Wastewater Treatment

Water is the essential element for life: wherever there’s water, life is found as well.But the relationship of human beings with water is not always benign. Conflicts involving access to clean, fresh water are increasing worldwide, as supply diminishes and demand grows.   Meanwhile, untreated wastewater is a growing danger to health and the environment.Half of the world’s domestic and urban wastewater is discharged without proper treatment, leading to pollution of rivers, lakes, seas and… Read More »Introduction to Ecological Wastewater Treatment

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