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Our Global Achievements in the wastewater treatment industry.

Best in Wastewater Treatment Solutions

Scarab Award - World Water Awards - Wastewater Treatment solutions - 2019

Scarab Waste Water Technologies

We are delighted to announce that Scarab Water has received another important award in its quest for international recognition - Best in Wastewater Treatment Solutions - 2021 / 2022. We would like to thank the judges, who recognize our many years of hard work, and to our loyal clients for acknowledging that they have accepted the best wastewater solution , making all this possible. Our mission to become the worldwide leader in sewage treatment design and technology, has just become reality.

With water becoming high profile, it is important that those within this field develop their wastewater treatment products and designs to meet the new urgency, since many products are now outdated and obsolete. We cannot afford another 20 / 30 years to simply re-brand bad into good. Real effort is needed, starting right now.

This award will, hopefully, ignite more initiatives within the whole industry, finding that last ounce of passion, initiative and innovation, to produce more great products, like we did, at Scarab.

Top Technology 100 (tt100) - 2004

Scarab Treatment systems achieves Top Technology 100 (TT100) award - 2004

Top Technology - TT100 - 2004, 2005 & 2006

Top Technology 100 - 2004


In 2004, Scarab was first recognized for their innovative sewage treatment systems technology when Da Vinci / TT100 acknowledged the efforts of the these intrepid pioneers. Since then, we have been awarded the TT100 recognition in 2005, 2006, 2017 and again in 2019. The TT100 program accepts only the top 100 South African companies every year, and Scarab systems have been selected no less than 5 times.

No mean achievement, by any means.

Scarab Sewage treatment Systems South Africa

Top Technology 100 Awards Scarab's sewage_treatment_package_plants
Scarab TT100 sewage systems

Scarab Wins Bio2Biz Award - 2006

In 2006, our company received notable recognition for its technological advancements, marking a significant milestone in our journey. The acknowledgment came in the form of the prestigious Bio2Biz award, a recognition presented to our CEO Steve Nicol, a key figure within our organization. This accolade was a testament to Scarab's groundbreaking contributions to domestic sewage treatment technology.

Steve Nicol's receipt of the Bio2Biz award, presented by Deputy minister of Science and Technology, in the ICC (Durban) underscored the company's commitment to innovation and excellence in the field of sustainable water and waste / environmental technology. The recognition was a result of Scarab's pioneering breakthrough in sewage package plants, highlighting our dedication to developing cutting-edge solutions that address critical environmental challenges.

The award not only celebrated the achievements of our team but also positioned Scarab as a leader in the industry, showcasing our ability to push the boundaries of technology and make significant strides in wastewater treatment. This recognition served as a catalyst for continued innovation, inspiring our team to pursue further advancements in environmental technologies.

The Bio2Biz award played a crucial role in elevating Scarab's profile within the industry, fostering credibility and trust among stakeholders. It solidified our reputation as a trailblazer in sewage treatment technology, opening doors for collaborations, partnerships, and further opportunities to contribute to sustainable and eco-friendly solutions.

As we reflected on the honour bestowed upon us in 2006, it became a cornerstone in our legacy, motivating us to uphold our commitment to excellence and continue making meaningful contributions to the advancement of sustainable wastewater treatment systems and best environmental technologies.

Our hope is that what has been achieved here is reflected in governmental policy as a standard.

Let's all be on the same page.

Bio2Biz - Scarab

Scarab awarded Bio2Biz for their sewage treatment sytems

Scarab Domestic Wastewater Treatment

Best waste water treatment plants - our award in Mumbai, India.

World Water Awards - Mumbai (2018)

Scarab was invited to attend the 2019 World Water Awards, in Mumbai, India. The prestigious event hosted at the 5 star Taj Landsend Hotel.

We thank the organizers and the judges for this honour, and appreciate your recognition of what we have achieved. Scarab's global achievements in sewerage treatment systems technology.

Scarab Water - Mumbai, India

Scarab World Domestic sewage treatment systems Water Awards 2019

Africa Leadership Award 2015

The year 2015 marked a significant triumph for Scarab as the company was honoured with the prestigious Africa Water Leadership Award held in Mauritius. This recognition underscored Scarab's exemplary contributions and leadership in the water sector across the African continent.


This honour not only serves as a validation of our years of dedicated effort, unyielding passion, and unwavering integrity but also highlights our steadfast commitment to environmental causes. In accepting this accolade, we acknowledge that the true victor is the environment itself. Our sincere gratitude goes to the esteemed judges of this noteworthy event, whose discernment reflects a shared dedication to the well-being of our planet.

Africa Water Leadership Awards 2015

Scarab - Africa Leadership Awards - 2015

Tested and Endorsed

Scarab's very first sewage system was installed in the Drummond / Cato Ridge area in mid 2002, after many years of research and development. The late John Bizzell, an architect, owned the small holding and we requested a trial site.
So impressed with the apparent water quality, Umgeni Water was asked for their professional opinion, and this water authority performed their own analysis of water samples. This letter confirms what they found. 

We thank Umgeni Water for their efforts, and integrity, in dealing within an industry that is bloated with fat politicians with false promises, smoke & mirrors, and a few snake oil salesmen.

Scarab Umgeni Package Plants

Umgeni Water tests the first Scarab system
Sewage treatment Package plants Umgeni_Water letter of recommendation

Frost & Sullivan 2015

In 2015, Frost & Sullivan reached out to us, revealing that they had conducted extensive research on water-related companies, including Scarab. Their findings led them to recognize us as leaders in water and wastewater technology. This marked a unique experience for us, as we had never undergone such meticulous scrutiny before.

Frost & Sullivan delved into our history, verified our claims, explored our market presence, and even reached out to our customers. Their report, characterized by its candid, direct, and critical approach, left no stone unturned.

We appreciated the thoroughness of their research, as it reflects their commitment to a comprehensive evaluation.

If you're interested, we have the full 13-page report available - feel free to ask for it.

Frost Sullivan Wastewater Awards

Frost and Sulivan awards Scarab sewage systems South Africa

Frost Sullivan Water

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