Wastewater management specialist Septech Emirates has launched in the Middle East a product that is set to revolutionise the treatment of sewerage worldwide.

The company launched BioSol, a non-toxic product with the ability to ‘switch off’ bacteria and totally eradicate odour from wastewater networks.
  Sharjah-based Septech Emirates, whose marina division is gaining prominence for the manufacture of floating docks, introduced the product following a major Qatari government contract.
The company has been retained by Qatari company Mars Trading, which has signed an agreement with the Qatari government’s Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Agriculture for the supply and dosing of BioSol.
“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.
As well as removing odour, BioSol significantly reduces costs associated with the corrosion of sewerage infrastructure by controlling sulfuric acid and hydrogen sulphide gas production.  By reducing the potential for fats, oil and grease in the sewerage catchment, the likelihood of blockages and system build-ups is 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.”
More than five years’ research in Australia has gone into developing BioSol and with odour being a major dilemma typically faced by sewerage networks, BioSol has the ability to eliminate this problem, the company says.
Septech Emirates, established by Heffernan in the UAE seven years ago, offers tailor-made and complete solutions for wastewater infrastructure in the GCC region and its major project list includes Sir Baniyas and Abu Al Abyad Islands, Al Maha Desert Resort and Kalba Sewerage Treatment Works.