The ACQUA International Group (ACQUA) was incorporated in August 2001 to bring together the personnel, Know-how, Intellectual Property (IP) and businesses associated with a number of highly efficient liquid/liquid and solid/liquid separation technologies. These technologies were primarily developed by Neville Clarke (refer to Research & Development) and owned and commercially exploited by Australian resident companies since 1993.

These technologies are regarded as industry leaders in wastewater treatment and recovery of liquid and solid products from wastewater streams.

ACQUA's business focus is on the wastewater industry.

The Water Industry

Water, one of mankind's most precious commodities, covers approximately 70% of the Earth's surface. 97% of water is saltwater and 3% is freshwater of which 2% is locked away in glaciers, icebergs and snow with the remaining 1% accessible for human consumption.

In a 'Fortune' magazine article titled "Water, Water, Everywhere" (May 15th, 2000) it was stated that:

"...the water industry is one of the world's greatest business opportunities. Supplying water to people and companies is a US$400 billion a year industry. That's 40% of the size of the oil sector and one third larger than global pharmaceuticals.

What exactly is the water industry? Unlike oil, water isn't mainly about finding new supplies. But it is about infrastructure. The object is purifying the huge quantities collected from wells, rivers and rain, and distributing it, with total reliability, to absolutely everyone. That epic job doesn't stop with drinking water. It also encompasses treating 'wastewater' or sewage, an area that's just as big and complex."

ACQUA Products

ACQUA uses proprietary technologies sold under the following brand names: