The multi-use Smart Sponge 55, which has been designed as a self-contained, disposable 55 gallon drum filter system, will initially be marketed to the chemical shipping, ground water remediation and energy sectors.
The entire treatment unit can be disposed of in an appropriate disposal site as a solid waste once all the water is drained out of the unit, AbTech said.
With the use of new filter, quick couplings are provided on the unit that takes only seconds to disconnect the spent unit and connect the new unit.
AbTech is anticipating first commercial sales to commence in the third quarter this year.
AbTech chairman and CEO Glenn Rink said the relatively low cost of treating contaminated water on-site in self-contained units will open up new opportunities for the Smart Sponge technology.
