SEWAGE, DRAINS AND WATER BODIES / 01
Planted gravel beds that clean sewage.
Planted beds that clean sewage for almost nothing.
A colony, school or village needs to treat its sewage but cannot pay high running costs. Sewage flows slowly through gravel beds planted with chosen plants.

What it achieves
The key numbers.
power, chemicals or sludge.
already working.
handled well.
Problem and fix
The problem this solves.
- 01The problem
A colony, school or village needs to treat its sewage but cannot pay high running costs.
How it is fixedSewage flows slowly through gravel beds planted with chosen plants. The roots, and the bacteria living on them, clean the water. No power, no chemicals and no sludge to remove.
How it works
Step by step.
- 1
Settle
Sewage first settles in a tank.
- 2
Flow
It flows slowly through beds of gravel and crushed brick.
- 3
Clean
Plant roots and bacteria remove pollution and nutrients.
- 4
Reuse
Clean water goes to gardens or drains.
Key features
Why it works well.
Hundreds already working in India. Copes with flows that go up and down during the day.
- Very low running costNo electricity or chemicals.
- Simple to runNo skilled operator.
- Remote friendlyWorks far from grids and sewers.
- Green spaceLooks like a garden.
At a glance
The details.
| Treats | Sewage, town and farm wastewater |
|---|---|
| Power | None |
| Indicative build cost | About INR 2.5 crore per 1,000 kL/day |
| Ready level | Level 7 to 9 of 9 (already in use) |
| Scale | One home to a town |
Costs are indicative and change with your water, site and plant size. We confirm them after testing a sample.
Where it is used
Who it is for.
- Colonies
- Villages
- Schools and campuses
- Towns
Questions
Frequently asked questions.
Is this technology proven?
Yes. It is at ready level 7 to 9 of 9, which means: already in use. Hundreds already working in India. Copes with flows that go up and down during the day.
Can we try it on our own water first?
Yes. We test a sample in our NABL-accredited lab and, where it helps, run a small trial on your site before you invest in a full plant.
Do you supply and install it?
Yes. We design, supply, install and start up the system, train your staff, and our lab checks the treated water.
Sewage, bath water and open drains
Other ways to fix this problem.
THE NEXT STEP
Fix it on
your own site.
Send us a water sample or a test report. We will check it, confirm this method fits and tell you what it costs to run.
Discuss your problem