Daiki Axis

Faecal Sludge (Septage) is the slurry that contains both solid and liquid waste that accumulates in onsite sanitation systems (OSS) e.g. septic tanks. It is raw or partially digested slurry that results from the collection, storage or treatment of combinations of excreta and blackwater, with or without greywater. This has three main components – scum, effluent and sludge. It has an invasive odour, appearance and contains significant levels of grease, grit, hair, debris and pathogenic micro-organisms. In the current scenario, the construction and management of OSS are left mainly to ineffective local practices and there is lack of holistic septage management practices.

Faecal sludge management involves collection, treatment and proper disposal/ reuse. Effective faecal sludge management comprise safe disposal of the treated septage.

Faecal Sludge Treatment Systems (FSTPs) in India needs enough attention. The Japanese package make the faecal treatment process more efficient, compact and energy saving. In a conventional package, the excess sludge is treated with centrifugal and decantation procedures to separate water from the sludge, the end product being untreated water and sludge cake. In the Daiki-Axis solution, on the other hand water and the sludge are bifurcated by screw-pressing the faecal sludge to be converted into cakes. The untreated water then sent to Johkasou STP to be converted into the water which can be used for landscaping, cleaning & various other non-potable usage.