People in developed countries might not give much thought to what happens after the toilet is flushed, but in developing countries that’s a serious problem. A system called the NEWgenerator is designed to help take the strain off sewage infrastructure, acting as a mini wastewater treatment plant that recovers energy, clean water and fertilizer from sewage. Units will soon be installed in South Africa.
Waste treatment system recovers energy, water and nutrients from sewage
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