Aquacycl utilizes BioElectrochemical Treatment Technology (BETT) to efficiently treat high-strength industrial wastewater while ensuring regulatory compliance and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90%. Their system offers significant cost savings by eliminating hauling fees and lowering energy consumption, enabling businesses to focus on their core operations.
Funding
$14.1M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
FG+4Founders
Product
Problem
Industrial facilities face challenges in managing high-strength wastewater, including high hauling costs, sewer surcharges, and the need to comply with increasingly stringent environmental regulations. Traditional wastewater treatment methods can be energy-intensive and generate significant greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, issues such as hydrogen sulfide (H2S) emissions can create odor and safety hazards.
Solution
Aquacycl provides on-site industrial wastewater treatment solutions using its BioElectrochemical Treatment Technology (BETT). This technology treats highly concentrated organic wastewater while reducing costs associated with hauling and energy consumption. The BETT system ensures regulatory compliance, minimizes greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90% compared to alternative technologies, and offers a sustainable method for eliminating hydrogen sulfide emissions without the use of chemicals. Aquacycl's solutions are modular and can be implemented as a service, reducing the operational burden on businesses.
Target Audience
Aquacycl serves food and beverage companies, engineering consultants, and other industrial facilities seeking sustainable and cost-effective wastewater treatment solutions to meet regulatory requirements, reduce environmental impact, and improve operational efficiency.
Features
- BioElectrochemical Treatment Technology (BETT) for efficient treatment of high-strength organic wastewater
- SulfideFix technology for biological removal of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) emissions
- Modular, on-site treatment systems adaptable to various industrial applications
- Remote monitoring of system health and performance
- Reduced sludge production compared to conventional treatment methods
- Lower energy consumption, resulting in reduced operational costs
- Guaranteed permit compliance for direct discharge
- 15+ year asset lifespan