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
- Scottish Water: Mini Conference, Assuring Future Drinking Water Quality
September 26, 2024
Scottish Water: Mini Conference, Assuring Future Drinking Water Quality
During the conference, Dr. Fabien Cholet presented a talk titled “Biofiltration for Decentralised Communities,” showcasing results from the decentralised water project. Additionally, Prof. Cindy Smith and Mr. Quinn also delivered presentations. Prof. Smith’s talk was titled “Microbes, Friends and Foe, in Drinking Water Treatment and Distribution,” while Mr Quinn’s presentation was “To Chlorinate or Not ...
- International Water Resources Association’s (IWRA) 1st Islands Water Congress (4-6 September, 2024, Faroe Islands)
September 4, 2024
International Water Resources Association’s (IWRA) 1st Islands Water Congress (4-6 September, 2024, Faroe Islands)
We were delighted to participate in, and contribute to the organisation of, the 1st Islands Water Congress of the IWRA from September 4-6, 2024, in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands. The research team was represented at the congress by Professor Jill Robbie, Professor Alasdair Clark, Dr Baptiste Poursat and Dr Elizabeth Lawson. Professor Robbie was also a member of ...
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