Where do we stand in terms of regulations?
- Before 2024, the installation of greywater recycling systems and their reuse was not allowed in France. However, FGWRS allowed thie installation of this technology thanks to specific permits, unique to each project, issued by the French Regional Agency for Health (ARS).
- Our goal is ti promote this practice so that it becomes a globally accepted standard, contributing for a better sustainable management of water resources.
- In 2024, France voted a decree to authorize and regulate the isntallation of greywater recycling system. Decree n° 2024-796 of July 12, relating to the use of water unfit for human consumption, now allows FGWRS to install his technology without requesting prior exemptions.
What is our expertise in grey water recycling?
FGWRS‘s expertise comes from the expertise of FIRMUS, from wich our name derives (Firmus Grey Water Recycling System).
This expertise stems from reseach carried out for the European Space Agency, and has been applied since 2005 at the Franco-Italian research station Concordia in Antarctica.
Since our technology was put into operation there have been no technical or health incidents.
On Concordia, water from the kitchen, washing machines, showers, and sinks is collected and recycled into a network that supplied the kitchen, showers, sinks and washing machines. The recycled water is also consumed without any problems by the station’s users : the technology is therefore perfectly mastered.
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Franco-Italian Concordia Research Station, Antarctica
FIRMUS Team and IPEV December 2019
- Our process can efficiently recycle up to 80% of grey water, thus contributing significantly to the preservation of drinkable water, subject to compliance with usage conditions.
- Pioneers in this field, we have deployed our Grey Water Recycling Stations from Monaco since 2017, meeting the needs for preserving drinking water across various territories.
- This grey water recycling method is the result of extensive research conducted by FIRMUS France since 2005, in partnership with the European Space Agency.
What technology does FGWRS offer?
A genuine Concordia “Mini-Station”
FGWRS has therefore deployed this know-how to design a range of devices which are deployed in our three target business sectors.
Our technology is a membrane technology that guarantees water of constant quality over time.
Our processes are :
- Fully automated, they are activated upon receipt of greyxater to be treated (no stagnation upstream).
- They are monitored and controlled remotely.
- Their performance is displayed in real time.
- They are always installed in parallel with the networks and do not cause any disruption to the operation of the site where they are installed.
Due to remote monitoring, our processes require minimal maintenance, ofter carried out by our trained teams.
This expertise enables us to comply xith current regulations for buildings, swimming pools, and laundries.
Our systems are capable of adapting to the configuration of each site, thanks to a range of skids adapted to each type of project.
3D view of the CSB UF skid – 400 l/h
3D view of the CSC skid – 2 m3/h
3D view of the CSB skid – 400 l/h
3D view of the CSE skid – 10 m3/h
At FGWRS, it’s a complete study for a unique offer adapted to each project
- The FGWRS teams offer a unique design to tailor the sustem to each or our projects.
- We size the upstream tank (greywater) and the dowstream tank (treated water) based on the application.
- For each project, a recycling potential study is provided for each project. This includes a site plan, installation footprint, choice of upstream/downstream storage, and a list of plumbin and electrical requirements.
