Kybo – Innovative Simplicity in Waste water Treatment
South Africa receives an average annual rainfall of only 464 mm—almost half the global average of 860 mm—classifying it as a semi-arid country. This limited rainfall, coupled with aging infrastructure and poor water management, places South Africa at the forefront of a growing water crisis.
Water Conservation: A National Priority
Preserving water must become a top priority— water scarcity poses a more pressing threat than the current electricity crisis. In 2017/2018, Cape Town nearly experienced “Day Zero”, a point at which municipal reservoirs would run dry. Without urgent and widespread changes in water use and conservation, similar crises are likely to reoccur across the country.
The Collapse of Wastewater Management
South Africa’s wastewater infrastructure is in rapid decline:
- Only 13% of municipal wastewater treatment plants meet the minimum standards for safe discharge into our water sources.
- I n 2020, around 75% of municipal-run plants showed less than 50% compliance with national effluent standards. This widespread noncompliance contributes to severe water pollution, making clean, usable water even more scarce.
Septic Tanks and Soakaways: Hidden Dangers Beneath Our Feet
Outdated wastewater systems—like septic tanks, French drains, and soakaways—are responsible for 40% of underground water contamination. These systems are already banned in several countries due to the risk they pose to boreholes, streams, rivers, dams, and oceans.
Contaminated irrigation water introduces pathogens into food chains, affecting food safety, public health, and agricultural productivity. The risk of disease outbreaks and export restrictions due to contaminated produce is rising.
Kybo FRBR: A Sustainable Off-Grid Solution
The patent-pending Kybo FRBR (Fluidized Bio- Reactor) system offers an innovative, off-the-grid wastewater treatment solution for both black and grey water.
- Key Features of the Kybo System:
·Uses natural biological processes—no harmful chemicals required.
· Incorporates carbonimpregnated media to promote bacterial growth and organic matter
breakdown.
·Utilizes ozone, UV light, and quantum microfiltration for final disinfection.
·Offers modular models, customisable for diverse applications and water reuse requirements. - Kybo enables 100% reuse of treated water—for irrigation, toilet flushing, laundry, dust
suppression, and more—making it ideal for:
·Domestic homes
·Rural developments
·Schools and clinics
·Guesthouses and lodges
·Farms
·Upgrading failing septic systems.
The Benefits of Kybo’s Treated Wastewater
✅ 100% Water Reuse Irrigation, cleaning, dust suppression, toilet flushing and laundry.
✅ Energy Efficient Perfect for solar and offgrid installations.
✅ Low Maintenance Simple to operate, no specialised labour or equipment needed.
✅ Eco-Friendly No chemicals used; compliant with Department of Water and Sanitation
(DWS) standards for discharge or reuse.
✅ Patented Technology Includes non-clogging biomedia and a self-cleaning,continuous flow design.
✅ Closed-Loop System Option installed at schools and clinics, where water supply is scarce and or limited, as a continuous recycling plant for the flushing toilets, doing away
with the VIP long drop/ bucket toilet system.
