Globalstaine Water Projects Overview
Globalstaine works directly with developing nations to provide water and sanitation solutions
to its citizenry.
Globalstaine believes that in order for these solutions to be successful that they must be
inclusive and eco-sensitive.
In order to be inclusive, Globalstaine partners with local representatives, NGOs, governments
and businesses.
Globalstaine uses the most suitable technology to produce potable water and provide sanitation services in an
ecologically sound manner.
Potable Water
In arid and semi-arid regions water scarcity and polluted drinking water are a serious issues.
Untreated salt and fresh water must be filtered and treated to remove microorganisms, dissolved
salts, trace metals, and harmful pathogens.
Globalstaine utilizes a variety of solutions from low tech rain water harvesting to high tech reverse osmosis to
address this issue effectively and efficiently.
Picture of a water treatment facility in Portugal.
Reverse osmosis systems use ultra-violet light to destroy bacteria, viruses, and other
microorganisms by interfering with their DNA and RNA in the organism’s reproductive cycles.
Reverse Osmosis Ultra-Violet Disinfectant
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Giardia cysts
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Cryptosporidium cysts
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DDT
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PCB
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E. Coli bacteria
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Fecal bacteria
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Chlorinated Pesticides
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Radium
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Arsenic (+3/+5)
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Sodium Chloride NaCl
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Chromium (+3 / +6)
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Glucose
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Sodium
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Nickel
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Chloride
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Copper
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Potassium
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Zinc
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Bicarbonate
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Sulfate
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Calcium
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Silica SiO2
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Nitrate 3
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Chromate
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Magnesium
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Cadmium
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Fluoride
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Barium |
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Iron
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Silver
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Silicate
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Ammonium
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Aluminum
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Mercury
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Phosphate
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Lead
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Globalstaine believes complimentary potable water and a major reduction of the cases of water-borne
diseases are possible for developing countries.
Waste Water
There is a growing recognition that "blackwater" from human waste can be utilized as a valuable resource if managed
correctly.
Globalstaine focuses on employing biogas facilities to convert this “waste” stream into several value added products.
Biogas facilities utilizes anaerobic digestion to kill a significant number of the pathogens present in the blackwater.
Picture of a biogas facility powering electricity generators in Hiriya, Tel Aviv, Israel
Anaerobic digestion of human waste produces biogas, a mixture of carbon dioxide and methane. This gas can be harnessed
for heating, cooking or, if produced in sufficient quantities, electrical generation.
Biogas faciltities also produce a nutrient rich effluent that can be used to offset fertilizer consumption for local crops or as
source of food for aquaculture operation, and treats waste water.
Biogas facilities are in keeping with our goal of delivering technologically proven and eco-sensitive water solutions that produce
multiple benefits to the citizenry!
Links
Reverse Osmosis Process - Wikipedia
Biomethanogenesis: Principles, University of Florida, Agricultural & Biological Engineering Department
University of Tropical Agriculture Foundation UTA-Royal University of Agriculture of Cambodia
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