Watereze provides a chemical-free water treatment system that uses electromagnetic field (EMF) technology to reduce agricultural water salinity. By applying specific EMF frequencies, the system alters salt behavior, improving soil structure, crop yields, and water penetration without chemical amendments.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Salinity in agricultural water and soil degrades soil structure, reduces crop yields, and contaminates water sources, leading to significant economic losses for farmers and impacting global food production. Traditional methods for managing salinity often involve costly chemical treatments or inefficient irrigation practices that exacerbate water scarcity.
Solution
Watereze offers a chemical-free water treatment system that utilizes electromagnetic field (EMF) technology to mitigate the adverse effects of salinity. By applying over 300 specific EMF frequencies to flowing water, the system alters the physical behavior of dissolved salts, reducing their tendency to aggregate and adhere to soil particles and plant roots. This process results in improved water penetration into the soil, enhanced nutrient uptake by crops, and a reduction in salt accumulation in the root zone. The technology is designed for easy installation and minimal maintenance, providing a sustainable and cost-effective solution for agricultural operations.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes agricultural producers, particularly those in regions facing water salinity challenges, as well as livestock and poultry operations seeking to improve water quality and operational efficiency.
Features
- Application of over 300 electromagnetic field (EMF) frequencies to flowing water.
- Disruption of dissolved salt ion clusters into smaller, non-adherent crystals.
- Prevention of salt accumulation on soil particles and plant roots, improving water and nutrient absorption.
- Reduction in salinity levels in irrigation water, with documented reductions of up to 62.5% in field trials.
- Enhancement of soil structure and permeability, facilitating better water infiltration and aeration.
- Demonstrated increases in crop yields, with reported improvements of 18.43% for cabbage and 24.7% for lettuce.
- Reduction in the need for pre-irrigation to leach salts, leading to significant water savings.
- Elimination of the requirement for chemical soil amendments or acid washes for salinity management.
- Solar-powered units requiring minimal maintenance and no external electricity supply.