Habitat for Humanity’s ShelterTech Accelerator and Venture Fund supported this entrepreneur’s vision to transform sewage into clean water sustainably and affordably.
ECOSTP is pioneering a sustainable wastewater treatment solution for residential communities in India and beyond. With over 250 clients across India, Bangladesh, and the Maldives, ECOSTP is making a tangible impact.
The company primarily targets the B2B market, partnering with residential property developers.
ECOSTP has garnered significant recognition, including being featured at the ANGiii Innovation Showcase and participating in Habitat for Humanity’s ShelterTech Accelerator India, culminating in an investment from Habitat’s Shelter Venture Fund.
A Sustainable Solution with a Ripple Effect
ECOSTP’s innovative technology provides a sustainable wastewater treatment solution, reducing low-income households’ exposure to untreated water and fostering a cleaner environment. Importantly, this also contributes to reducing India’s greenhouse gas emissions.
ECOSTP’s innovative technology provides a sustainable wastewater treatment solution, reducing low-income households’ exposure to untreated water and fostering a cleaner environment. Importantly, this also contributes to reducing India’s greenhouse gas emissions.
The Urgent Problem
Untreated wastewater is a major contributor to child illness and deaths in India and globally, while also causing severe environmental damage. In India, a staggering 92% of wastewater remains untreated before being released back into the environment.
Globally, this figure is 80%. Traditional treatment methods often rely on energy-intensive aerobic bacteria-based sewage treatment plants (STPs), which frequently involve the use of coal and other components that contribute to greenhouse gas emissions.
Innovation Highlight
ECOSTP has developed a groundbreaking zero-power, zero-operator sewage treatment technology inspired by nature. The system is built on biomimicry principles, imitating the cow’s stomach with multiple chambers for wastewater treatment.
The Process
The process begins by adding an anaerobic bacteria catalyst seed from cow dung substrate to break down water pollutants. This is followed by bio-filtration and disinfectant stages, resulting in water, gas, and remnant sludge. ECOSTP has already treated an impressive 4 Billion Liters of water, saving 7,045 MWH of power and 5,636 tonnes of coal compared to traditional STPs. Additionally, the solution boasts 20% lower capital expenditure and over 90% lower operating costs.
Recognition and Impact
The technology was featured at the 8th World Water Forum in Brasilia in 2018 and has been selected as a Best Practice case study for the United Nations ESCAP.
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