In a world-first, RegenAqua’s breakthrough technology uses macroalgae to remove harmful nutrients from wastewater before it enters waterways and pollutes the Great Barrier Reef. The launch of RegenAqua’s technology comes after its successful project at Burdekin Shire Council’s Ayr-Brandon wastewater treatment facility.
Scientifically developed over ten years at James Cook University, RegenAqua’s technology uses native Australian seaweed and macroalgae combined with sunlight to naturally remove contaminants such as phosphorus and nitrogen from municipal wastewater treatment plants, aquaculture farming, abattoirs and agriculture, improving water quality.
Australian of The Year and climate change scientist Professor Tim Flannery says, “RegenAqua is a game-changer for the health of the Great Barrier Reef. There is incredible potential for removing harmful nutrients from our aquatic environment and significantly improving coastal and reef ecosystems Australia-wide.”
Flannery adds, “It’s an absolute no-brainer sustainable solution that will change the landscape of industries – for the better. This project’s announcement confirms the industry’s confidence in RegenAqua’s technology, and I am excited to witness the results.”
Burdekin Shire Council Mayor Lyn McLaughlin says, “Council has invested significantly in the macroalgal bioremediation urban waste project. It will revolutionise the treatment of wastewater for all smaller coastal Councils.”
Pacific Bio CEO Sam Bastounas says, “This ground-breaking technology is a low-cost, zero-carbon circular economy solution. Firstly, it captures harmful nutrients from wastewater. Secondly, it harvests and repurposes the algae into high crop-yielding bio-stimulants for farmers, via a product called PlantJuice.
Bastounas adds, “Assessments of competing traditional wastewater treatment processes have shown RegenAqua to cost one-quarter of the capital and one-fifth of the operating expenses.”
Since the inception of the Burdekin Shire Council’s project in March 2021, the facility has exceeded all expectations. It has delivered positive results with nutrient pollutant reductions to below global best practice of 5mg/L Nitrogen and 1mg/L Phosphorus.
For more information on this world-first project or to enquire about investing, please visit https://www.pacificbio.com.au/for-investors/ or contact Hayley Denny at hayley.denny@pacificbio.com.au
Pacific Bio created RegenAqua™ as a world-first bioremediation solution. It borne from the need to strip wastewater of harmful nutrients before re-entering waterways and oceans. There was a particular interest in dramatically improving the health of the Great Barrier Reef.
This innovative and scalable home-grown technology is a low-cost, carbon-neutral, circular economy solution. It is good for business and better for the planet … naturally.
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