SA's world watersaver
It makes perfect sense that in one of the driest places on the
planet, scientists and business entrepreneurs would put their heads
together and come up with a technology that will allow us to save and
reuse water.
But what is remarkable about this inexpensive water disinfection product, developed by UniSA’s Ian Wark Research Institute from a concept by Adelaide company SSS Water Pty Ltd, is the science – and that is still a carefully guarded secret.
What we do know is that SSS Water is about to transform the science into commercial reality, establishing a million dollar industry that is an environmental winner.
The water disinfection technology will allow businesses and everyday families to clean and reuse water again and again without the use of external chemicals.
No more bloodshot eyes in the pool, no more massive water waste in commercial production cycles.
Known as Hydro-dis™ the technology uses a three-stage disinfection process.
SSS has licensed the intellectual property from UniSA and is now looking to seal deals with international distribution partners for various applications, while at the same time building local capacity for the technology.
SSS Managing Director Nick Wilson says the system allows disinfection of any water type.
"The technology has applications worldwide for grey water, drinking water, pools and spas and cooling tower water disinfection and other products that we’re developing in conjunction with targeted, dynamic companies," Wilson said.
"With the technology developed here in SA in partnership with The Wark™, SSS Water has the know-how and our potential partners are experts in high volume manufacturing and distribution.
"The real features are that we can contribute globally to environmental improvement and we can do it at low cost."
Wilson said the company had been successful in obtaining a grant through BioInnovation SA and would be staying in SA to manufacture the core technology locally, providing local jobs and significant export opportunities.
The technology is now being rolled out into commercial pools, domestic pools and spas, potable water, water reuse and reclamation, cooling towers and municipal waste water treatment plants.