- 1). Determine what type of wastewater treatment service to provide. The toxicity of blackwater is such that local governments normally regulate and control the processing of wastewater. This regulation makes it very difficult to enter into blackwater (sewage) processing. However, there are many companies specializing in separating greywater from the blackwater at the source, filtering this greywater for reuse in landscaping and lawn irrigation systems.
Greywater processing is the wastewater business with the fewest barriers to entry and is the simplest to incorporate. There is also no need for an elaborate, expensive wastewater processing facility. The resources section below contains information about greywater processing procedures and applications. - 2). Learn the procedures involved in wastewater processing. Become knowledgeable about the stages and applications involved in the greywater treatment process. The greywater---routed to septic tanks---is usually kept separate from the blackwater---which is routed directly to the municipal sewer system. Once the greywater is used within the home it is then aerobic pretreated---eliminating food wastes and grease from greywater; sand/gravel filtration processing; pump-pit processing; and finally the treated water is overflown to the irrigation system, and used to water the landscaping or lawn.
- 3). Plan your business. After becoming knowledgeable about the inner workings of greywater processing, structure your business plan. Start by pricing the necessary materials and equipment needed to install greywater systems at a hardware store or online. This will give you a good idea of the overhead equipment and material costs involved in starting your business.
- 4). Incorporate your company. Most states require companies to register with the secretary of state (SOS) to legally operate in the state. A form called the articles of incorporation is obtained from the SOS website, completed and submitted with the appropriate fee---normally less than $150. Contact you local government to find out what licensing and permit requirements you must fulfill before conducting a greywater treatment business in your area.
- 5). Join water treatment membership organizations. The Water Quality Association (see Resources) is a reputable organization for water treatment businesses. Joining a water treatment group will not only give your company an added level of credibility, but these associations also offer valuable information to members that will aid in the operation of your wastewater treatment business.
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