Living Machine® Systems
Treating Wastewater Nature’s Way

Benefits
  1. Allows tertiary treatment for water reuse
  2. Provides excellent nitrification and good nitrogen removal
  3. Eliminates 99% of residual biosolids
  4. Minimizes energy cost (10-25% of equivalent activated sludge systems)
  5. Offers compact footprint compared to other wetland treatment methods
  6. Eliminates clarifiers
  7. Reduces labor cost
High Potential Locations
  1. Resorts and residential communities
  2. Educational institutions, campuses, military bases
  3. Industrial organic waste streams
  4. Agriculture
    1. Food processing or aquaculture
    2. Dairy production
    3. Feed lots


Living Machine® systems are decentralized wastewater treatment systems that mimic processes found in wetland environments. Our patented technology uses mechanical and computer systems to enhance natural biological processes to treat wastewater.

Living Machine systems provide a more natural approach to wastewater treatment for communities, industries, academic institutions and government agencies. Using less energy than other onsite wastewater treatment systems, Living Machine systems provide tertiary treatment, allowing the water to be reused for numerous applications including irrigation, toilet flushing and wash water. Living Machine systems are frequently integrated into larger water reuse systems to increase water conservation, minimize wastewater surcharges and meet operational requirements.

In addition to providing an environmentally friendly, aesthetically pleasing and cost‑effective solution for wastewater treatment, Living Machine systems give communities an opportunity to enhance public awareness of sustainability through educational programs.

Worrell Water Technologies offers both the Tidal Wetland Living Machine system and the Hybrid Wetland Living Machine system to ensure that our Living Machine technology meets the specific requirements of your project. Living Machine systems can be scaled in size to treat a wide range of wastewater volumes and have successfully treated up to 200,000 gallons per day of wastewater for industrial facilities, resorts, communities and institutions throughout the world.