JSP Enviro Pvt Ltd, an IIT-Madras incubated startup, has rolled out its innovative Bio-Electrochemical Anaerobic Digestor System (BEADS) across industrial units in Erode and Perundurai, offering a more sustainable and cost-effective solution for wastewater treatment. The technology is designed to save operational costs, recover energy, cut carbon emissions, and minimize sludge production compared to conventional treatment systems.

Founded by IIT Madras Incubated Startup Deploys BEADS Technology for Wastewater Treatment in Erode alumni, JSP Enviro focuses on addressing India’s pressing industrial water challenges. The BEADS system works without the need for high-energy aeration, unlike traditional aerobic processes. Instead, it uses a combination of microbes and electrodes to accelerate the breakdown of organic waste while generating electricity as a byproduct. This allows industries to recycle wastewater efficiently and recover some of the energy consumed in treatment.

According to the company, BEADS significantly reduces the use of chemicals and avoids frequent replacement of electrodes, which keeps maintenance costs low. Industries deploying the system have reported improved compliance with pollution control norms, lower operational expenses, and a cleaner environmental footprint.

Early deployments in Erode district and Perundurai have shown strong results, encouraging JSP Enviro to expand installations across sectors such as textiles, dyes, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals. The company claims that a single unit treating about 100 cubic meters of wastewater per day can cut up to 80 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually, contributing to sustainability goals and potentially qualifying for carbon credits.

The success of BEADS highlights how deep-tech innovations emerging from Indian research institutions are finding practical, commercial applications. With regulatory pressure on industries to treat and reuse water increasing, JSP Enviro’s technology could play a pivotal role in helping companies meet compliance while improving profitability.