Biologic Design

Aims of a WET System design

Low-entropy pollution control

The purification of wastewater with minimal, or no non-renewable energy use.  As energy - normally electricity - is not used in the purification process the cost savings can be significant.  Many of our WET Systems have paid for themselves in either energy savings or sale of the coppiced willow wands or both.

Biodiversity

The creation of a beautiful, species-rich ecosystem/wildlife habitat which gives greatly enhanced biodiversity to the local environment. The WET System provides a refuge for frogs, toads and newts, as well as a large variety of insects and pond life which in turn attracts many species of bird.




Biomass

The generation of a biomass resource the willow can be coppiced and the wands harvested, as can many of the reed and sedge species, and these can be used for a range of traditional and contemporary crafts.




Education

Each WET System can also be used as a working example of sustainable wastewater purification and as an educational resource.