S18 E6: Smells Like Money Podcast: You Want to Treat Wastewater with WHAT?

Key Discussion Points:

• The Power of Verma Filtration: Verma filtration uses the biology of earthworms within a managed habitat to treat both the solids and dissolved constituents in wastewater.
• Addressing Upstream Challenges: Instead of targeting municipal systems directly, Perca focuses on upstream industrial producers who discharge high strength effluent, allowing businesses to drastically reduce their discharge fees while saving cities from heavy equipment wear and tear.
• Sustainability and Economic ROI: The system can lower energy costs by 80% to 90% compared to traditional aeration and evaporation setups. It also eliminates methane production and qualifies facilities for water reuse programs.
• True Circular Economy: The process transforms problematic waste streams into high quality worm compost, which introduces an active biological “engine” back into depleted agricultural soils. 

Connect with Russ Davis:

CEO and President of Perca, Inc

Email: russdavis@perca.net

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/russellvdavis

Website: perca.net

Conclusion:

The conversation highlights how looking outside traditional engineering methods can solve persistent environmental challenges. By transitioning from machine intensive or chemical heavy processes to biomimicry and natural systems, industries and municipalities can achieve significant cost savings, reduce energy footprints, and close the loop on waste generation. Perca, Inc. demonstrates that working alongside nature is not just an eco-friendly ideal, but a highly effective and economically viable business strategy for the future of wastewater management.

Until next time—keep growing, and keep it flowing. 💧

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