Overview
Swirltex builds custom wastewater treatment systems for a wide range of applications. The unique membrane system separates solids and liquids based on buoyancy, allowing for higher production rates and higher quality effluent. The ability to manipulate the buoyancy of contaminants within the liquid stream allows Swirltex to treat a wide range of wastewater types that would otherwise not be re-usable. In addition, the system consumes a fraction of the energy compared to conventional water treatment methods.
The key to the Swirltex system is the distinctive flow pattern within the tubular membrane. Suspended solids, oil and other contaminants are channeled away from the membrane surface allowing clean water to pass through the membrane pores resulting in clean, consistent quality water.
The Swirltex innovation is ideal for the following applications:
Produced Water
Industrial Retrofits
Food & Beverage
Pond Water Treatment
Swirltex Technology
The Swirltex Difference
Swirltex supplies unique membrane systems for wastewater treatment applications. Our process provides an innovative solution for turning waste into an essential resource. The Swirltex technology is designed to allow for greater flow through a smaller surface area. The unique flow pattern keeps contaminants off the surface of the membrane, reducing fouling and therefore resulting in significant cost savings.
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Applications
The technology can be effective for numerous wastewater applications
Produced Water
Produced Water Treatment Pilot
Water produced from oil and gas extraction wells is becoming a growing issue in Alberta, British Columbia and the United States. There is an increasing demand for treatment alternatives that allow for the re-use of this water as a more environmental alternative to deep well injection.
Swirltex conducted a pilot project at a produced water site in the Montney play in Northern British Columbia. The results of this project demonstrated a significant reduction in the total suspended solids (TSS) levels and oil content within the water to both below <5ppm. This high quality that we achieved permits this water to be re-used for frac operations, therefore reducing fresh water consumption, and minimizing deep well injection.
SLU: The Swirltex Lagoon Unit
Turning wastewater into a resource
The Swirltex Lagoon Unit (SLU) is a unique portable system that provides membrane filtration while hyper oxidizing the wastewater stream. The SLU system not only increases the capacity of a lagoon, it also provides effluent that can be reused for numerous useful agricultural and industrial applications. The SLU is an ideal solution for solving wastewater lagoon issues in rural communities, while producing a fundamental resource from a waste product.
The main benefits of the Swirltex Lagoon Unit (SLU) include:
- Treats high strength waste
- Portable and can be easily transported to remote & Indigenous communities
- Creates high quality effluent
- Maintains a small environmental footprint
- Provides aeration that increases lagoon capacity
Industrial Lagoons
Industrial Wastewater Treatment
Many industrial operations result in the production of mass amounts of wastewater. The Swirltex technology has the capability of treating such wastewater, including airport runoff lagoons, tailings pond treatment, and food & beverage wastewater. This treatment would greatly reduce the environmental footprint of numerous industries and help facilitate water re-use and water conservation. Industrial wastewater services include:
- Enhanced chemical & biological treatment with aeration & mixing
- Contaminant isolation
- Cost per cubic meter filtration services
System Retrofits & Secondary Treatment
Many wastewater treatment systems are crippled by aging infrastructure and malfunctioning equipment. Treatment processes, such as clarifiers, dissolved air flotation systems and fixed film reactors do not produce high quality, consistent water and results in surcharges for disposal
Swirltex can provide secondary treatment to these processes, with a simple and convenient connection to a modular c-can unit. This additional treatment can enable wastewater re-use, or eliminate surcharges due to poor quality disposal. Benefits of retrofits with Swirltex:
- Simple connection to existing system
- Modular units allow for flexibility
- Increased dissolved oxygen in concentrate stream, improves treatment upstream
- Consistent treatment and removal of contaminants
The Team
Melanie McClare
CEO, MBA, P.Eng
Peter Christou
President & Founder
Miyasha Bullen
Project Engineer, EIT
Anthony Knodel
Process Engineer, EIT
Marwan Alrubaye
Director of Research & Development, PhD, CEng MIChemE
Justin Keener
Director of U.S Operations
Kevin Slough
Advisor
Bill De Waal
Advisor
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News in water today: big step forward for Victoria on their full scale wastewater treatment plant, now operating. It is great to see water being treated to a level that will not harm our environment and oceans! Let's keep moving forward.
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'I was wondering why the water looked so clean': Victoria’s sewage treatment plant up and running
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The CRD spent $316 million on the project with $248 million coming from the province and $211 from the federal government.We’re excited to welcome Juan Andres Romero to the R&D team! Just recently graduated from the University of Calgary in chemical engineering, he brings fresh perspective and energy to the team. He is already hitting the ground sprinting!
Welcome to the team Juan!
This Earth Day, we are excited to announce our partnership with the Edmonton International Airport! This project will help to improve storm water treatment through enhanced removal of deicing fluid, bettering the quality of water returning to the environment. We are very thankful for environmentally conscious partners, like the EIA, and are always striving to implement our technology to improve water management practices.Even in these challenging times, sustainability remains a core value for us. Happy Earth Day, we’re thrilled to be working with Alberta-based company Swirltex to pilot new water filtration technology at our storm water ponds to remove deicing fluid before the water is released back into the local ecosystem. This supports both our local environment and Alberta-based innovation and technology. See the details: flyeia.com/corporate/media/news/eia-celebrates-earth-day-with-clean-water-initiative/
Melanie McClare presenting at the Catapult Water Leadership Symposium, among many top water innovators! We should be proud of the great work being done in the world of water sourcing, storage, treatment, re-use and disposal and we are excited to be part of the movement forward.
We're so excited to be joining the festivities and to learn about all the latest in water at WEFTEC this year!
Swirltex is thrilled to have been selected to pitch at VERGE 19 in Oakland CA, the Platform for Accelerating the Clean Economy! #Verge #CleanTech #pitchcompetition
Swirltex has said thank you and goodbye to the Edison and is starting a new chapter in an office in the NE, close to our testing facility.
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Swirltex is excited to be attending the Verge 19 Conference in Oakland this October! The conference provides a platform for clean tech companies like ours to demonstrate our solutions.
We have the opportunity to participate in a pitch competition, based on popular vote!
Follow this link to watch start-up pitches and vote!
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Accelerate Voting: Circular Watch the pitch videos below and then vote VERGE Accelerate: Circular Lingrove Global Carbon Emissions Solutions Mycocycle Epic CleanTec NovoNutrients Saathi Genecis Bioindustries ecoSPEARS Green Grub Box Conscious Container Takachar SmartBins Swirltex Barracuda Technolog...We're excited to announce the newest member of the Swirltex team, Anthony Knodel! Anthony is a chemical engineer and will be our dedicated mad scientist experimenting in the lab, making our process better every day! In his spare time, Anthony plays all the sports there is and he loves travelling!
Day 1 of Cleantech Open National Academy West complete ✅
We are proud to represent Canada alongside some awesome Cleantech companies here in California!
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Swirltex is proud to announce our selection in both the Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA) and Cleantech Open. We are looking forward to the numerous learning, networking and mentorship opportunities, and are excited for our journey to growth in the United States!
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So proud of Melanie for winning another start-up pitch for Swirltex!!
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“So excited to have won the pitch challenge at the Canadian Export Challenge! Powered by @UPS_Canada @TCS_SDC @sdc_tcs @ExportDevCanada #globalentrepreneur @Swirltex @UPS_SmallBizCA t.co/Taxd5s74ex”
Did you know that membranes can be used to filter beer?
Not only do membranes increase the shelf life of a beer, they will produce a consistently crisp clear beer... especially great for Melanie's favourite light beers!
Swirltex is excited to announce its latest round of equity financing.
The company is an Eligible Business Corp (EBC) for the AITC and is seeking accredited investors to help fuel our growth. Please contact us for more information: admin@swirltex.com
Happy Earth Day from Swirltex!!
Did you know that globally, likely over 80% of wastewater is released to the environment without adequate treatment? (UNESCO, 2017)
Let's work together to do better, to be more responsible and thoughtful with our most precious resource!
Peter Christou was happy to participate in the Mining Cleantech Challenge in Colorado last week! It was a great event helping to promote clean technologies in the mining sector!
Swirltex, along with HydraSurvey, Lambourne Environmental, Flowpoint Environmental Systems and Urban Systems Ltd. are partnering to provide another lagoon operating course on April 10th out of Norquest College! The course is designed to provide operators with skills for improving lagoon efficiency through new approaches, management plans, and the latest in groundbreaking water treatment technologies.
Register here:
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Peter is excited to present March 21st!!
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It is our pleasure to introduce you to the presenting companies for the third annual Mining Cleantech Challenge on March 21, 2019, in Denver at the Governor’s Residence.We would like to congratulate Melanie McClare in her new role as CEO of Swirltex! We're so proud to have such a rock-star, clean-tech nerd and well balanced yogi leading the charge!
Yesterday, Mel presented at PROPEL Energy Tech Forum where new clean tech companies share innovations that can improve efficiencies and reduce environmental impacts in the oil and gas industry!
Today, on Day 2, our team is learning lots and getting excited about many great new technologies! Come give us a visit at our booth!
Crossfield, another progressive Alberta town, is joining the Goal Zero program! This initiative can essentially be thought of as a parallel to blue bin recycling program, but for municipal wastewater re-use!
Swirltex will work with Crossfield to facilitate the treatment and re-use of wastewater for industrial operations located in the town, preserving the supply precious fresh water sources.
Swirltex is happy to announce the participation of Two Hills, Alberta, in the Goal Zero Program! The Town will be challenged re-use all of their municipal wastewater for useful applications, with zero wasted! The citizens are encouraged to present and facilitate water recycling opportunities that will benefit the local industry.
Just as we are encouraged to use the blue bin instead of a garbage can, we must promote this recycling mindset for water, a vital resource! Towns like Two Hills are paving the way!!
Swirlex will be among many disruptive and innovative clean tech startups at the Cleantech Forum in San Fran next week!
Melanie McClare is excited to attend, to learn about the latest and greatest in clean tech innovations and to share the Swirltex solution.
Small municipalities often struggle with aging lagoon infrastructure, and government programs like the Green Municipal Fund help to de-risk and fund technology advancements! Congratulations to Cumberland for being awarded this funding!
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Cumberland, B.C. — The Village of Cumberland is receiving $5.7 million in federal funding for a new wastewater lagoon system. The funding ... more ›Do you have appliances that have run their useful life, clothing you no longer need, or even household trinkets you want to replace? Donate them all to the Donations & Recycling warehouse of the Calgary Drop-In & Rehab Centre (3640 11a St NE)! Recycle revenue from your old appliances helps keep the lights on, while your other donations help fellow Calgarians get on their feet. Or, pitch in a couple hours to help the amazing staff at the Centre with donations sorting! #volunteering #giving #caring
Wishing you and your families the happiest of holidays from the Swirltex team!
Thorsby is the first community in Alberta to sign on to the Goal Zero Program, with the goal of reusing 100% of the Town's wastewater. Swirltex's proprietary membrane technology conditions the wastewater for reuse, while improving lagoon health. Find out more about this unique partnership that will bring economic and environmental benefits to the region by visiting the Town of Thorsby's page! 👇
Tune in to the Ryan Jesperson show this morning at 10:05am to hear Peter Christou tell his story and share the intents and the impacts of the Goal Zero program!!
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Swirltex is proud to announce a five year water reuse agreement with the Town of Thorsby, Alberta!
Thorsby is the first community to take part in the “Goal Zero” program where the community will be challenged to reuse 100% of their wastewater. With a novel membrane technology, Swirltex will treat the lagoon wastewater to a high quality and consistent standard to be reused for industrial or agricultural purposes.
The water can be reused for applications as simple as hay field irrigation or car washes and provides value to the community where it was generated. The Town of Thorsby is the first community, to sign up for the “Goal Zero” program and the community member engagement and consultation will begin in February.
If you would like more information on this project or the “Goal Zero” program in general, please feel free to contact Peter Christou at pchristou@swirltex.com
Did you know that Alberta Environment and Parks has issued the Directive for Water Licensing of Hydraulic Fracturing Projects which requires proponents to seek alternative sources of water before considering the use of fresh water in their projects. It states that "proponents must include an alternative assessment that demonstrates no other economically and environmentally feasible water sources are available over the term of the license".
Swirltex technology provides a clean and consistent flow of treated water that is available for re-use and our relationships with Alberta municipalities ensures that we have access to this source water.
Last week Milan Todorovic presented to lagoon operators in the Grande Prairie area about wastewater reuse. Swirltex's proprietary membrane filtration technology is a cost-effective lagoon upgrade method which also conditions the wastewater for reuse, turning it into a source of revenue for the community. Sign up for the next course offering here to learn all about lagoon techniques and technologies: lnkd.in/gmnQgu3
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Swirltex set up on day 1 of the Water Management Initiative Conference 2018 at the Telus Convention Center!
Watch out for K. Dean Zipse and Melanie McClare of Swirltex at the Water Management Initiative for Western Canada's Tight Oil & Shale Gas Plays in Calgary this week, November 28th & 29th. This conference is focused on effective solutions for water re-use in oil & gas operations, an exciting application for the Swirltex technology!
Did you know that Swirltex partnered with Urban Systems Ltd., Hydrasurvey, and Lambourne Environmental Ltd. to create a Lagoon Operator course? The course is designed to provide operators with skills for improving lagoon efficiency through new approaches, management plans, and the latest in groundbreaking water treatment technologies. The next offering is on Nov 28 in Grand Prairie. Register here: continuingeducation.norquest.ca/home/clean-and-green/wastewater-program/lagoon-specialist-training
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Our unique Lagoon Specialist Training environmental studies course is designed to give you the skills you need to improve the efficiency of lagoons through new approaches, management plans, and the latest in groundbreaking lagoon water treatment technology. Lagoons are an extremely important part of...Swirltex will be taking part in Startup Calgary's Innovation Week, where we will we have the opportunity to showcase our business!
Take a break from your work day to join us tomorrow at the Edison from 3-5pm. (There will be snacks!)
Timeline PhotosJoin Peter Christou of Swirltex on November 15 at #WaterWeek2018 as he presents on the Swirltex Lagoon Unit - a portable, housed unit that can reduce fouling, maintenance costs and down-time. For more information on this session visit buff.ly/2Aqqrbt
Municipal Lagoons – Wastewater into Revenue
November 15, 3:15 – 4 pm
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Did you know that Swirltex works in a pup friendly office space? #theedison
Meet our Swirltex company mascot Maka who brings an even bigger smile to our faces daily!
Peter Christou up on stage at World Water tech today, telling the story of Swirltex. Also there showing off Swirltex, Melanie McClare!
Melanie McClare and Peter Christou are excited to be attending World Water Tech in Toronto next week where they will be joined by leaders in the water industry from Canada and the United States. Peter will be speaking, among a group of top clean-tech innovators, sharing the applications and benefits of the Swirltex technology.
President, Peter Christou, presenting the benefits of our technology to First Nation communities at the TSAG 2018 Water Conference in Edmonton today!
Welcome Mark Babijaev, our new Manager of Engineering & Technology Development! Mark brings extensive experience in researching, designing, and operating water and wastewater treatment systems to the team. He’s worked at leading water innovation companies in Israel before joining our team at Swirltex this summer.
“I’m glad to bring all the experience I have and put it towards developing a unique product,” says Mark. Doing research and development on the Swirltex Lagoon Unit builds on his knowledge working with membrane and wastewater systems. “I like that they are trying to do something innovative using membrane technology.”
Mark sees huge potential in the Swirltex technology in the wastewater industry and beyond. “We are developing something really useful,” he says. “We are shaping something new.”
We are excited to have Mark on board!
Meet Dean Zipse, a Petroleum Engineer with over 25 years of global business building experience and a passion for supporting new technologies and innovation. While most of Dean’s experience is within the oil and gas industry, his knowledge of building technology-based businesses on a global market will translate well into Swirltex’s goals for growth within Canada and beyond. “I think of myself as a mentor; I will be helping Swirltex achieve their exciting growth plans,” he says.
Dean has practical market focused sales and operations experience. His key role is to work closely with clients to deliver exceptional experiences. “I am big on exceeding customer expectations,” says Dean.
What will help Swirltex succeed, in Dean’s opinion is the company's aligned culture: everyone is focused and driven, but also works together with good humour and collaboration. “We’ve got a great team. Everyone’s skills are being leveraged and the team is really growing together.”
We are so happy to have Dean on board!
Swirltex is excited to be one six US and Canadian start-ups who have been selected to present their technologies and breakthrough innovations at the World Water-Tech North America Summit, October 24 – 25, 2018!
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Meet Milan Todorovic our new Project Development Engineer! Milan, a chemical engineer, is taking on a combined sales/research & development role. He believes that a growing start-up like Swirltex is the best place to be as a personal and professional challenge.
Milan was drawn to the water treatment industry because it is an essential resource with a tangible effect on our health and environment. “I am excited to see where we can apply this in the future. Clean consistent quality of water in lagoons can have an enormous economic impact in a small community,” he says.
He thinks that working in wastewater lagoons is just the beginning for Swirltex with potential to expand into other markets like tailings ponds or dairy lagoons. “This keeps me excited every day because Swirltex could revolutionize the membrane industry world wide,” Milan says.
So far, the Swirltex team is keeping him on his toes and providing that collaborative, energetic, and creative work environment that he was looking for. We are excited to have him part of our growing team.
Welcome aboard Milan!
Welcome to Miyasha Bullen, a chemical engineer, who has joined Swirltex. As our Project Coordinator her role is to support our team with both business and technical development. After working for a year at a large company as a student intern, Miyasha is enjoying the challenge and versatility of working in a start up like Swirltex. “I wanted to feel part of something important and feel passionate about my work,” she says.
After just a few weeks in her new role, Miyasha is already feeling like she’s had opportunities to be engaged in diverse experiences in a growing business. “I see Swirltex playing a big part in closing the gap towards water reuse in Alberta.” Growing up just outside of Calgary on an acreage, Miyasha believes that working in water treatment allows her to make real environmental change in her home province. “Water treatment is the future and I am lucky to be part of that.”
We are happy to have Miyasha join our team!
The growing oil industry in Permian Basin in West Texas is creating opportunities for water management companies because of the dirty water produced in the fracking process. Estimates are that waste management is may double in 5 years.
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Drowning in Dirty Water, Permian Seeks $22 Billion Lifeline
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In the dry, dusty plains of West Texas, home to America’s most prolific oil play, the problem isn’t too little water, it’s too much of it.The 3 winning companies of the Urban Drinking Water Challenge represent a diverse range of technologies and entrepreneurial approaches to solve urban water scarcity and advance U.N. Sustainable Development Goal 6.
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Urban Drinking Water Challenge 2018 Announces Winners from USA, India and Bangladesh
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Three startups from 160 applicants have been selected as the 2018 winners of the Urban Drinking Water ChallengePeter Christou presented at the Water North Coalition conference last week showcasing how these communities can turn their wastewater into a resource.
The Water North Coalition (set-up through North Alberta Development Council (NADC)) was established in the fall of 2014 and includes northern municipalities, First Nations and Metis Settlements. The NADC champions the cause of Alberta's northern economies and communities by exploring opportunities for growth, and developing programs and services to facilitate this growth.
Scientists are experimenting with creating bioplastics from waste organic materials. This can reduce biosolid disposal and recover carbon, while creating a marketable product.
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Scion - From poo to bioplastic
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We drive innovation and growth from New Zealand's forestry, wood product and wood-derived materials and other biomaterial sectors for the benefit of New Zealand.#pressrelease Clean Tech Company Swirltex’s water filtration system was catching attention of high-profile investors at the Creative Destruction Lab Super Session in Toronto.
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Download and share Swirltex Press-Release-July3-photos.pdf uploaded by @Swirltex and hosted by Ow.lyYou know we love a good poop story! Check out the Nature of Things documentary Myth or Science: The Power of Poo coming July 21, 2018 on CBC
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Most of us really try to avoid thinking about poop. Maybe we shouldn’t.Our pilot plant is performing well and removing algea from the Town of Ponoka. The green water is pre-treatment and clear water is post treatment.
These "Waterpreneurs" aren't just building businesses. They are looking for more efficient and environmentally conscious ways we can use and protect our water in the @ImagineH2O urban drinking water challenge
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Making a splash: Five ‘waterpreneurs’ bringing tech to water
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Water technology firms - dubbed "waterpreneurs" - are starting to flood the market with artificial intelligence devices, smartphone apps and other gadgets that connect people with waterThe Norquest Continuing Education Lagoon Operators course provided participants with both classroom theory and hands on training at the Town of Ponoka lagoon where the Swirltex pilot plant is being tested.
Our CEO Peter Christou was just one of the experts teaching operators at the Norquest Continuing Education Lagoon Course in the Town of Ponoka lagoon.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency believes it is urgent to clean up wastewater flowing from 26 old mines in Colorado to prevent toxic heavy metals from flowing into rivers.
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EPA to clean up wastewater at 26 Colorado mines | MINING.com
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The selected areas are known for presenting high levels of aluminum, cadmium, copper, iron, lead and/or zinc.Today Melanie McClare is with Adele from Canadian Global Exploration Forum (CGEF) who are sponsors of the Clean Tech Pavilion at the Global Petroleum Show. #yyc #yeg #CleanTech #GPS2018
Our team is learning so much about the industry at the American WaterWorks Association Annual Conference & Expo in Las Vegas. #AWWAACE #ACE18 #AWWAACE18
Peter Christou presenting about Swirltex at the American WaterWorks Association (AWWA) Annual Conference & Exposition in Las Vegas yesterday. #AWWAACE #ACE18 #AWWAACE18
We want congratulate our COO, Melanie McClare, who graduated from her MBA program today. We are so proud of her accomplishment and we are honoured to have her on our team!
Peter Christou and Melanie McClare presented to the Creative Destruction Labs National Super Session in Toronto today. We love getting the opportunity to share our work with more innovative start ups. The Q&A session even included a question from Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield!
Our day is starting at the Creative Destruction Lab #cdlsupersession. #BuildSomethingMassive
Swirltex can be part of the solution to cleaner oil: "Edmonton-based Swirltex, meanwhile, recently unveiled a new buoyancy-based membrane filtration technology that its CEO says has the potential to open up new doors for oil
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At the Norquest Continuing Education Lagoon Operator Course, Class I, Class II, and Class III Wastewater Treatment Operators will learn how to better use membrane filtration in Ponoka on June 20. Reserve your spot today:
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Learn new approaches and management plans to improve lagoons. This course will teach Class I, Class II, and Class III Wastewater Treatment Operators how to describe the effects of membrane filtration on lagoons, explain the importance of hydrographic surveys, describe options for lagoon sludge contr...Thanks to photographer Kelly Hofer who took such great shots Creative Destruction Lab Tech Demo Day. #techdemoday #wastewater #waterinnovation #waterreuse #entrepreneur #yeg #yyc
"When Cape Town revealed it was fast hurtling towards the moment it would become the first city on earth to run out of water earlier this year, it caught the world's attention." ow.ly/NyUG30k8l3W
How an iceberg could ease Cape Town's water crisis
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How did Cape Town - on the verge of being the first city to run out of water - come back from the brink?Desalination, water reuse, water conservation are all part of the plan to help Cape Town with its water shortage. "We have to...get diversity into that system, to get alternative supplies of groundwater, of desalination water, of water reuse.”
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Cape Town's first desalination plant online | CapeTown ETC
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The Strandfontein desalination plant first began producing water last Tuesday, and has since supplied 1.5-million litres.Our founder Peter Christou is excited to be one of the instructors Norquest Continuing Education Lagoon Operator course in Ponoka. Join him on June 20 for hands on operator training on lagoons and membrane treatment.
We met so many people and saw so many innovative companies at Creative Destruction Labs Tech Demo Day. And we got to introduce our Swirltex Lagoon Unit to so many new people. #wastewater #waterinnovation #waterreuse #entrepreneur #yeg #yyc #techdemoday
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We are excited to see how much innovation that is happening in Water Technologies: "A global event taking place in Canada will feature 13 ground-breaking technologies developed for the water sector."
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BlueTech Forum Reveals Top Water Tech Companies
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A global event taking place in Canada will feature 13 ground-breaking technologies developed for the water sector. Digital, biotech and membrane...Founder Peter Christou showcased our Swirltex membrane at the Creative Destruction Lab Tech Demo Day #techdemoday #wastewater #waterinnovation #waterreuse #entrepreneur #yeg #yyc
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It's a beautiful day at our pilot plant in Town of Ponoka! #wastewater #waterinnovation #waterreuse #entrepreneur #summertime #waterlagoon
Operators: Need help improving the quality of your wastewater lagoon? Get hands on help from experts in the field at in Norquest Continuing Education's Lagoon Operator Course. Sign up today: ow.ly/FD6530k8j0B
Lagoon Operator | 2017-2018 | NorQuest College - Edmonton, Alberta
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Learn new approaches and management plans to improve lagoons. This course will teach Class I, Class II, and Class III Wastewater Treatment Operators how to describe the effects of membrane filtration on lagoons, explain the importance of hydrographic surveys, describe options for lagoon sludge contr...Wastewater operators: Get hands on training from lagoon wastewater treatment experta. Register for the June 20 Lagoon Course with NorQuest College Continuing Education & Custom Training: ow.ly/VvXt30jXiFr #alberta #yeg #yyc #hydrographic #sludgecontrol #cleantech #watertreatment #wastewater
Lagoon Operator | 2017-2018 | NorQuest College - Edmonton, Alberta
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Learn new approaches and management plans to improve lagoons. This course will teach Class I, Class II, and Class III Wastewater Treatment Operators how to describe the effects of membrane filtration on lagoons, explain the importance of hydrographic surveys, describe options for lagoon sludge contr...The alliance’s One Water Roadmap shows myriad ways people are experimenting with managing water in an integrated way to meet multiple needs simultaneously — such as providing water for ecosystems, flood control, drinking and irrigation. ow.ly/8Zg230jXekV
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"One Water" solutions to floods, water shortages and pollution look upstream, downstream and everywhere in between to save dollars and make sense.This unique program aligns technical, scientific, innovative and economic performance to address drought resiliency, uninterruptible supplies and alternative models for small and rural systems. ow.ly/kQyL30jXdP0
Proposals Now Being Accepted for Water Technology Demonstration
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This program aims to address drought resiliency, water supply and alternative models.“We are driving the challenge because we believe human ingenuity can evolve, refine and develop technologies that create sustainable solutions to urban water scarcity issues.” ow.ly/RMCT30jXdJw
Bluewater Launches Water Innovation Challenge | HomeWorld Business
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Bluewater has launched the $1 million Challenge For Drinking Water Innovation at the Sustainable Innovation in Sport Conference in Amsterdam, Netherlands.Wastewater operators: Looking to learn the latest technology and management plans in #watertreatment and #wastewater. Register for the June 20 Lagoon Course with NorQuest College Continuing Education & Custom Training: ow.ly/VvXt30jXiFr #alberta #yeg #yyc #hydrographic #sludgecontrol #cleantech
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Learn new approaches and management plans to improve lagoons. This course will teach Class I, Class II, and Class III Wastewater Treatment Operators how to describe the effects of membrane filtration on lagoons, explain the importance of hydrographic surveys, describe options for lagoon sludge contr...Jean-Mihcel Gires, former CEO of Total Canada discusses why he left the oil & gas industry behind to front clean-tech startups and a women's fashion line. ow.ly/lSEL30jMDqc
Former Total Canada CEO: Opposition to Canada's energy definitely worse today
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Jean-Mihcel Gires, former CEO of Total Canada joins BNN Bloomberg's Greg Bonnell for a look at the shifts in Alberta's economy as opposition to the oil sands continues to grow and why he left the industry behind to front clean-tech startups and a women's fashion line."Reuse of treated wastewater can provide significant environmental, social and economic benefits according to the 'Blueprint to safeguard Europe's water resources.' " ow.ly/c0Iu30jHitQ
Water Blueprint - Environment - European Commission
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The Water Blueprint aims at better implementation of existing legislation. It ensures that sufficient good quality water is available across the EU."As water demand escalates and the need to secure water supply becomes more critical, experts see industrial water recycling and reuse increasingly defined by more purposeful and better designed projects to both maximize investments and enhance benefits." buff.ly/2o3FTDN
Industrial Water Reuse: What's to Come?
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Global water scarcity and evolving trends in data analytics and efficiency will shape industrial water reuse in the years ahead.Wastewater reuse, recycling poised for expansion: "The global demand for increased water supplies has driven the development of alternative water sources, including reclaimed wastewater." ow.ly/5aid30jHhZT #waterinnovation #waterreuse
Wastewater Reuse, Recycling Poised for Expansion
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The water reuse segment of the water industry has experienced rapid growth and gone through tremendous change over the last several years.Founder Peter Christou talks about how the water filtration system that he created in his garage made it all the way to the Concordia Station Antarctica. youtu.be/a7-sOBADiOo #waterinnovation #WATERFILTRATION #antarctica
Edmonton man's invention saving water in Antarctica
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Peter Christou created a water filtration system that he recently set up at the Concordia Station Antarctica. Christou made the majority of the membrane in h...Listen to our COO Melanie McClare talk to Creative Destruction Lab Rockies about her MBA at the Haskayne School of Business and her career in water innovation.
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Melanie McClare is one of the many MBA Students at Haskayne School of Business who joined the CDL-Rockies program in 2017-2018. Hear her thoughts on the program from an MBA perspective and how CDL helThe Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Virginia office and conference site embraces environmental design by sourcing, purifying, and reusing its own water in a closed-loop system. "Building codes and regulations are changing—slowly—to accommodate systems that support the capture and reuse of graywater and blackwater."
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On the Progress and Promise of Water Reuse
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Building codes and regulations are changing—slowly—to accommodate systems that support the capture and reuse of graywater and blackwater.Swirltex is hiring! We are looking for a R&D Field Engineer who can further develop and optimize the Swirltex Technology and install/commission our systems as they come online around the world. We are looking for someone who is excited about working for a start-up and helping grow the company to become a world-leader in its class. Interested? Apply here:
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Swirltex Inc. is an early-stage wastewater treatment technology company that utilizes a patented process to treat wastewater. We are looking for a R&D Field Engineer who can further develop and ...edmontonjournal.com
Helping small Alberta towns manage their wastewater lagoons.Edmonton man's invention saving water in Antarctica
Edmonton man's invention saving water in Antarctica
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Peter Christou created a water filtration system that he recently set up at the Concordia Station Antarctica. Christou made the majority of the membrane in h...“What we’re doing is helping communities not only stay in environmental compliance, we’re also creating an economic resource with water that can be reused,” Peter Christou says.
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From wastewater to profit: Alberta tech company helps communities transform wastewater into revenue
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Like so many small municipalities, Ponoka, Alta. faces a growing problem every time one of its approximately 7,200 citizens flushes the toilet.The community—about an hour’s drive south ...It's always exciting when computer modeling shows us that our Swirltex membranes are working how we expect them to. This one shows how the pressure is increasing from center outwards. #waterinnovation #wastewater #membranefiltration
It's always exciting when computer modeling shows us that our Swirltex membranes are working how we expect them to. This one shows a lengthwise representation of our signature swirl. #waterinnovation #wastewater #membranefiltration
“Any technology that allows us to treat and reuse wastewater is something the industry needs.”
Given this, the potential impact of Swirltex’s technology is enormous. ow.ly/PyNt30jxqXz
This Alberta-made filtration tech could ‘close the circle’ on the oil and gas industry’s water needs
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Energy industry consultant Jean-Michel Gires knows all too well about the water challenges faced by the industry.The former CEO of Canadian operations for the French energy giant Total, Gires says ..."It may come as a surprise to some within the water industry, but the practice of water reuse and recycling has been around for about a century."
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It may come as a surprise to some within the water industry, but the practice of water reuse and recycling has been around for about a century. Reclaimed water is former effluent water such as stormwater, greywater, and domestic wastewater that would have traditionally been disposed of, but instead...."While this (water) situation is critical, the good news is that innovative technologies are slowly turning the tide, helping to alleviate stress on current systems, while supporting growth and economic development. One prominent solution is water reuse." eponline.com/articles/2012/06/12/water-reuse-restoring-confidence-in-our-future.aspx
Water Reuse: Restoring Confidence in Our Future -- Environmental Protection
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Nearly everyone can recall being told to conserve water at some point in our lives...turn off the faucet while brushing your teeth, run the shower only just before entering, don’t wash the car during particularly dry summers. We viewed these directives as minor inconveniences -- the idea of commun...This is a great site that explains some of the benefits and process of water reuse from the US Environmental Protection Agency: www3.epa.gov/region9/water/recycling/
Water Recycling and Reuse | Region 9: Water | US EPA
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Guidelines for Water Reuse: 2012 Edition (PDF) (643 pp, 18MB)Newly updated, authoritative reference for facilitating further development of water reuse practices.Water reuse is not a new idea. This is a retro video describing a water reuse program from the South Tahoe Public Utility in California. #waterreuse #sustainabilty #tbt
Throwback Thursday to when Peter Christou brought the Swirltex technology to Antarctica for the first time in February 2016. ow.ly/IWVn30jlgOf #tbt #wastewater #waterreuse #waterrecycling
Edmonton inventor behind water treatment breakthrough at bottom of the world
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A wastewater treatment process developed by a fledgling Canadian business made history near the South Pole last month, and the original idea for it has its roots in a northeast Edmonton garage.Breweries are finding ways to be sustainable including using reuse water in the brewing process. We know our founder Peter would drink this beer... ow.ly/HB7k30jlgI0
The Californian craft beer brewed from waste water
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A San Francisco brewery is using Nasa technology to make beer with water from sinks and showers, while other brewers are finding new ways to go greenLatest News
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