02 March 2004
DOHA: Picnicking on the lawns of a public park or jogging on the Corniche, residents of Doha may no longer have to put up with the stench that often emanates from the treated sewage water used to irrigate these green areas.
UAE-based waste water management specialists, Septech Emirates, have been retained by Qatari company, Mars Trading, who has signed an agreement with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Agriculture (MMAA) for the supply and dosing of BioSol, a non-toxic product with the ability to ‘switch off’ bacteria and totally eradicate odour from waste water networks. Its introduction in Qatar will mark the Middle East launch of the product.
“In addition to removing unwanted smells, BioSol saves costs by preventing corrosion and is also environmentally friendly and safe,” said David Heffernan, managing director of Septech Emirates.
At the heart of BioSol’s technology is the discovery of organically derived communication signals originating from plants. BioSol controls odour by ‘switching off’ bacteria that form biofilms, home to billions of odour forming bacteria. Without the presence of biofilms, odour is almost completely eradicated, with a theoretical success rate of 99.9 per cent, he said.
As well as removing odour, BioSol significantly reduces costs associated with the corrosion of sewerage infrastructure by controlling sulfuric acid and H²S gas production. By reducing the potential for fats, oil and grease in the sewerage catchment, the likelihood of blockages and system build-ups are also reduced substantially.
While the removal of odour associated with sewerage is a major benefit, BioSol also improves effluent quality and significantly reduces the need for chemicals, thereby minimising adverse affects on the environment. As a non-toxic product, it poses no threat to human health.
“We’re very excited to be introducing BioSol to the Middle East,” said Heffernan. “This technology is revolutionary and has been used in Australia, Hong Kong and Singapore with excellent results. When you think about the rate at which the building and construction industry is growing in the Middle East, the potential for this product in the GCC is enormous.”
DOHA: Picnicking on the lawns of a public park or jogging on the Corniche, residents of Doha may no longer have to put up with the stench that often emanates from the treated sewage water used to irrigate these green areas.
UAE-based waste water management specialists, Septech Emirates, have been retained by Qatari company, Mars Trading, who has signed an agreement with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Agriculture (MMAA) for the supply and dosing of BioSol, a non-toxic product with the ability to ‘switch off’ bacteria and totally eradicate odour from waste water networks. Its introduction in Qatar will mark the Middle East launch of the product.
“In addition to removing unwanted smells, BioSol saves costs by preventing corrosion and is also environmentally friendly and safe,” said David Heffernan, managing director of Septech Emirates.
At the heart of BioSol’s technology is the discovery of organically derived communication signals originating from plants. BioSol controls odour by ‘switching off’ bacteria that form biofilms, home to billions of odour forming bacteria. Without the presence of biofilms, odour is almost completely eradicated, with a theoretical success rate of 99.9 per cent, he said.
As well as removing odour, BioSol significantly reduces costs associated with the corrosion of sewerage infrastructure by controlling sulfuric acid and H²S gas production. By reducing the potential for fats, oil and grease in the sewerage catchment, the likelihood of blockages and system build-ups are also reduced substantially.
While the removal of odour associated with sewerage is a major benefit, BioSol also improves effluent quality and significantly reduces the need for chemicals, thereby minimising adverse affects on the environment. As a non-toxic product, it poses no threat to human health.
“We’re very excited to be introducing BioSol to the Middle East,” said Heffernan. “This technology is revolutionary and has been used in Australia, Hong Kong and Singapore with excellent results. When you think about the rate at which the building and construction industry is growing in the Middle East, the potential for this product in the GCC is enormous.”
© The Peninsula 2004
