Activated Sludge plants, although costly and large, have been the only option available for the treatment of domestic effluent for many years. The location of this type of plant, due to odours, had to be in remote areas away from domestic dwellings. As space and finance are becoming increasingly limited, many companies turned to  “Packaged Type” treatment plants as an answer. Package plants were essentially activated sludge plants,  miniaturized and placed in a closed container.  Size, uncontrolled flow and odours played a major part in their downfall and the poor quality of the final effluent, and environmental pollution occurred.
New research in Biotechnology, Hydraulics and a combination of Septic Tank Principles gave birth to the Scarab Biofilter and a highly efficient pre-engineered sewage treatment plant.

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Steve and Gordon Nicol were involved in the developmental design and final production of a similar system, the Lilliput, over a period of five years. Their experience and persistent drive for perfection lead them to break away in order to pursue the development of a new and improved technology.

Advances in sewage treatment and State Of The art computer technology,   supported by international research, have allowed Scarab to become the most innovative leaders in the field of Pre-engineered Sewage Treatment Systems. The development of the Scarab’s range of products was as a result of extensive trials and testing over a 2 year period in order to eliminate all the weaknesses of other similar type plants. 

Accelerated Oxygenation was the first major step in the design reconstruction and produced results previously unattainable in the treatment of domestic sewage effluent. The introduction of Ozone as the method of eliminating ecoli and other bacteria has placed the Scarab at the fore front of the industry. The development of an onsite Ozone generator meant that for the first time, no additive chemicals are required.
Future development in the production of an electricity free system and the conversion of the final effluent into potable  water is ongoing. We aim to remain ahead of the competition and retain our leadership in the field of sewage treatment.