The capital and operational cast of a Biomatrix is competitive with conventional wastewater treatment technologies. The use of modular and easy to install systems and reduced construction time. are a key feature of the cost saving advantages. Operation is straightforward and can be adjusted to influent variations, either manually or automatically. The complex ecologies which provide the principle treatment are self-organizing and require minimal maintenance, reducing O&M costs and providing excellent value from construction to operation.

The Process

Biomatrix technology supports a robust diversity of biological treatment processes. The root zones of the higher plants play a central role in this process and provide a  live substrate attached growth treatment surface.  The biofilms on the substrate of a Biomatrix contain a greater number of treatment process and wider range of conditions than in traditional treatment systems. This facilitates more efficient performance and less energy requirements than a conventional system.

Minimal Sludge Production

Biomatrix processes with relatively long hydraulic retention times produce minimal amounts of sludge.  In the root zone biomass is grazed from the root surfaces and treatment media before it sloughs off.  In this way the energy from the wastewater is driven up the food chain.  Instead of generating sludge, the food energy eventually exits the wastewater system as the products of metabolism (CO2 and H2O).

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