Mata provides an above‑ground, compact wastewater treatment system designed for Hawaiian homes that replaces traditional septic excavation. At roughly one‑tenth the size of a conventional septic tank, the solid waste interceptor captures solids and nutrients before they reach the soil, protecting both the property’s disposal system and downstream ecosystems.
Funding
$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.
Founders
Product
Problem
Hawaiian homes relying on cesspools face mandatory upgrades that are costly and disruptive, while traditional septic systems often fail due to high groundwater and flood‑prone sites. The lack of affordable, low‑impact wastewater treatment options leads to significant soil and coastal pollution.
Solution
Mata offers an above‑ground, compact solid‑waste interceptor that treats wastewater at the point of use, eliminating the need for excavation and large machinery. The appliance‑like unit captures and dehydrates up to 90% of solids and nutrients before they reach the soil, preventing pollution at the source. Its design integrates with existing indoor plumbing, requiring no changes to fixtures or user habits. The dried solids are odorless and can be safely removed infrequently, reducing pump‑out costs. By occupying only one‑tenth the footprint of a conventional septic tank, Mata minimizes landscaping disruption and can be installed on a raised foundation.
Target Audience
Primary customers are homeowners, property managers, and builders in Hawaiʻi who need a cost‑effective, low‑disruption alternative to cesspools or traditional septic systems.
Features
- Above‑ground, appliance‑style unit that installs without excavators or pump trucks
- Captures and dehydrates 90% of solids, producing dry, odorless waste
- Compatible with existing indoor plumbing; no modifications to fixtures needed
- Compact footprint (≈1/10th of a septic tank) suitable for limited space and flood‑prone sites
- Reduces frequency and cost of solids pumping by treating waste at the source
- Designed specifically for Hawaiian environmental and regulatory conditions