IIT Madras Startup Brings Wastewater Tech to Erode Industries

### Fast Summary
– IIT Madras-incubated startup, JSP Enviro, has developed an advanced wastewater treatment system called Bio-Electrochemical Anaerobic Digestor System.
– Two industrial units in Erode and Perundurai have installed the technology.
– The system integrates electrodes with microbial treatment to boost organic waste degradation and recover electricity from waste.
– Each unit can treat 100 cubic meters of effluent daily, reducing approximately 80 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
– JSP Enviro plans expansion into industries such as food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals. Currently focused on textile and dyeing clusters in SIPCOT industrial regions.

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### indian Opinion Analysis
the installation of next-generation wastewater systems like the one developed by JSP Enviro signals innovation that could address persistent environmental challenges faced by India’s industrial sector. Advanced technologies capable of reducing carbon emissions while recovering energy may serve as a benchmark for enduring practices in industries like textiles-the second-largest polluter globally after agriculture.While promising for its environmental benefits (80 tonnes less CO2 per unit annually) and scalable applications across sectors such as food & beverages or chemicals, broader adoption will likely be influenced by cost competitiveness and regulatory support concerning wastewater standards. Partnerships with major industry clusters may play a pivotal role in scaling impact nationwide.

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