What would a system like this cost to deploy?+
The project data does not disclose unit costs or pricing for the prototypes. However, the range of systems — from a simple 20 L solar disinfection jerrycan to a 20,000 L/day oxidation reactor — suggests price points for very different budgets. Contact the coordinator through SciTransfer for specific cost information.
Can these systems handle industrial-scale water volumes?+
The largest prototype processes 20,000 L/day for wastewater and 300 L/hour for drinking water. These are pilot-scale volumes suitable for small communities or individual industrial sites. Scaling up would require engineering work, but the field validation de-risks that process significantly.
Who owns the intellectual property and can I license it?+
The project was coordinated by the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland under Horizon 2020 rules, which generally allow consortium members to retain IP they generate. With 22 partners across 6 countries, licensing terms would need to be negotiated through the coordinator. SciTransfer can facilitate that introduction.
Has this been tested in real conditions or only in a lab?+
All six prototypes were deployed and validated in the field in peri-urban and rural areas in India. A dedicated demonstration deliverable confirms a pilot-scale wastewater treatment plant producing effluent fit for direct agricultural reuse. This is real-world validation, not just lab results.
What contaminants can these systems actually remove?+
The systems target contaminants of emerging concern including pharmaceuticals, personal care products, pesticides, nanoparticles, geogenic pollutants, pathogens, antibiotic resistant bacteria, and antibiotic resistance genes. Based on available project data, the prototypes use a combination of oxidation, photolysis, filtration, adsorption, UVC LED, and electrocoagulation technologies.
How quickly could we deploy this?+
The project ran from 2019 to 2024 and is now closed, meaning the technology is developed and tested. Deployment timeline would depend on your site conditions and which of the six prototype types fits your needs. The 20 L jerrycan solution could deploy immediately; the 20,000 L/day reactor would require site engineering.
Is there ongoing technical support available?+
The project consortium includes 22 partners with 4 industry partners and 12 universities across Ireland, Spain, Italy, Cyprus, the UK, and India. Based on available project data, the consortium has both the technical depth and the industry connections to support technology transfer and deployment assistance.
