Bio-Tech Waste Management (BTWM)
BTWM provides a unique, low-cost solution to the wastewater treatment problems of many local communities and rural industries. The BTWM system uses duckweed, a small floating aquatic plant, to remove nitrogen, phosphorus and excess mineral nutrients from sewage effluent and other forms of wastewater.
BTWM
offers a complete technology package. It supplies floating barriers, baffles
and remote controlled harvesters. In addition, the company offers its clients
the technical advice and assistance needed to ensure that each installation
functions at maximum efficiency. The
effectiveness of BTWM's technology has been demonstrated at municipal sewage
treatment works. BTWM has undertaken extensive trials at a piggery and a
beef cattle feedlot. Data from these sites has shown that wastewater treated
by the BTWM system will meet NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA)
guidelines for continuous irrigation or discharge into river systems.
Further, duckweed harvested from wastewater ponds can be used as an inexpensive, high-protein feed supplement for animals, poultry and fish, providing owners or lessees of BTWM installations with an optional source of revenue.
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