One product. Two ways to own it. Built for any site that can't (or shouldn't) connect to a municipal sewer.

The ModMBR is a fully modular membrane bioreactor. Start with one unit, add more as you grow.

The ModMBR module

The core product is a single ModMBR unit — a self-contained wastewater treatment module that combines biological treatment with membrane filtration in one skid-mounted package.

SpecificationValue
Design capacity per module10 kL/day (≈10 average 3-bedroom homes)
Specific energy use2.15 kWh/kL treated (typical)
Effluent qualityMBR-grade, suitable for non-potable reuse
Footprint per moduleCompact skid — fits in a standard plant room
ExpansionModular — add units without rebuilding the plant
MonitoringSCADA-integrated, remote-accessible
OriginDesigned and manufactured in Somerset West, South Africa
PatentZA202407281

Numbers above are typical design values. Site-specific sizing depends on actual influent and reuse intent — every quote starts with a free site assessment.

Two commercial models

1. Outright purchase

You own the system. We install, commission, and train your operator. Maintenance is on a service contract. You take the capex hit once and capture 100% of the savings from day one.

Best for: sites that have the capex budget, a long ownership horizon, and want maximum return.

2. ModMBR Service Agreement (MaaS)

We retain ownership. You pay a fixed monthly fee. We handle all maintenance, membrane replacement, monitoring, and compliance reporting. No upfront capex, no surprise bills.

Best for: estates, lodges, and developers who want certainty over capex, or whose finance team wants opex treatment.

What's included with every system

  • Skid-mounted ModMBR module(s), pre-assembled and factory-tested
  • Site installation and commissioning
  • Operator training and run-book
  • SCADA dashboard and remote monitoring
  • Annual compliance report (effluent test results vs. DWS / municipal limits)
  • 24/7 alarm response (where service contract / MaaS in place)

Capacity reference

Site sizeRecommended modules
Small lodge or 5–10 homes1 module (10 kL/day)
Boutique estate, 20–30 homes2–3 modules
Wine farm with cellar wash + housing2–4 modules
Eco-estate, 50–80 homes5–8 modules
Commercial / industrial, large hospitalityScaled up to 400 kL/day

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