Phytorid is a self-sustainable technology for wastewater treatment that works on the principle of natural wetlands.

Case Study of the Day: Largest Liquid Waste Treatment Plant- Phytorid Technology

The Municipal Corporation of Tirupati (MCT) is set to take a giant leap in water treatment by putting in place the country’s largest liquid waste treatment plant to use phytorid technology.

About Phytorid Technology

Phytorid is a self-sustainable technology for wastewater treatment that works on the principle of natural wetlands.
It uses certain specific plants that can absorb nutrients directly from wastewater but do not require soil. These plants act as nutrient sinkers and removers.
It has been developed by CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), Nagpur and has been patented in India and abroad.
It is a combination of the physical, chemical and biological processes which results in the ultimate treatment of the wastewater and the technology works without electricity, minimum maintenance, less manpower and importantly self-sustainable.
Advantages
- Cost-effective
- Negligible operation and maintenance expenses
- Minimum electricity requirement
- Smaller footprint
- Facilitates recycling and reuse of water
- No foul odour and No mosquito nuisance