Technology
NOAH combines electrochemical treatment, modular hardware and smart monitoring into a scalable technology platform for decentralized wastewater treatment and water reuse.
Designed for industrial partners, the platform enables the development of next-generation sanitation solutions across multiple markets, from temporary and off-grid sanitation to mobility applications.
Why
Most decentralized wastewater systems rely on biological processes.
While effective in many situations, biological systems struggle with intermittent use, fluctuating and peak loads, long start-up times and increasingly stringent treatment requirements.
NOAH takes a different approach.
By applying electrochemical treatment directly to wastewater, contaminants can be removed without relying on biological activity or chemical dosing.
The result is a compact, flexible and future-oriented treatment platform designed for decentralized deployment and water reuse.
Biological
Electrochemical
Start up
Biological systems can take weeks to start up.
Electrochemical systems offer instant on/off operation.
Pollutant removal
They can provide insufficient phosphorus removal and limited microbial removal.
They are highly effective at removing phosphorus and microbial contaminants.
Footprint
They typically require a larger physical footprint.
They offer a compact footprint.
Chemicals
They often require chemicals to operate effectively.
They operate without the need for chemicals.
GHG
They can produce greenhouse gas emissions such as CH₄ and N₂O.
They produce no direct greenhouse gas emissions.
Variable loads
They can be sensitive to variable loads.
They are robust and able to handle variable loads.
Temporary use
They are difficult to operate for intermittent or temporary use.
They are well suited to intermittent or temporary use and compatible with solar power.
Key benefits
Electrochemistry offers a fundamentally different way to treat wastewater. Because treatment is driven by electrical processes rather than biological activity, systems can respond quickly to changing operating conditions and varying wastewater characteristics. This makes electrochemistry particularly relevant for decentralized applications where flexibility, robustness and water reuse are becoming
increasingly important.
No biological start-up period required.
Suitable for fluctuating occupancy and wastewater volumes.
Treatment is driven by electricity, no added chemicals.
Smaller treatment infrastructure and reduced space requirements.
Designed to support the transition towards circular water use.
Simplified residual waste management.
The NOAH Technology platform
NOAH is built around an integrated and modular technology platform. Each module performs a specific function, while smart control software continuously optimizes the operation of the entire system. Together, they create a robust and scalable approach to wastewater treatment and water reuse across multiple sanitation markets.
The NOAH Cartridge system
At the core of the NOAH platform lies a modular cartridge-based treatment architecture.
Rather than integrating critical electrochemical components permanently into a system, NOAH packages them into replaceable cartridges that can be serviced, upgraded and exchanged when required. This approach provides flexibility for industrial partners while supporting continuous technology improvement.
Smart monitoring & Connected Services
Traditional wastewater systems often operate as isolated assets with limited visibility into performance, maintenance requirements or operational health.
NOAH introduces a connected approach in which installations continuously generate operational data and performance insights.
Through remote monitoring and diagnostics, industrial partners gain a better understanding of how systems perform in the field and can respond more efficiently when support is needed.
Key benefits
Monitor distributed installations from a central platform
Identify issues early and reduce unexpected interventins
gain a deeper understanding of installation performance and usage patterns
provide proactive support and maintencance services
Build recurring service offerings around monitoring, maintenance and optimization
Field data supports the development of future technology generations
Technology licensing for scalable deployment
Industrial partners integrate the technology into market-specific solutions and bring those solutions to market through their own manufacturing, distribution and service networks.
This model allows both parties to focus on their core strengths. NOAH focuses on technology development, certification and platform evolution. Industrial partners focus on manufacturing, market deployment, service operations and customer relationships. Together, we create a scalable pathway towards widespread adoption of next-generation sanitation technology.
Wastewater regulations are evolving rapidly.
NOAH's technology platform is being developed with future regulatory requirements, water reuse ambitions in mind and certification pathways in mind.
Through ongoing validation activities, demonstration projects and certification programmes, the platform is being prepared for future deployment across multiple sanitation markets.