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Gross-Wen Technologies Algae-Based Wastewater Treatment System in Slater

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The status recorded for “Gross-Wen Technologies Algae-Based Wastewater Treatment System in Slater” is operational.

Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Slater, Iowa, United States

Source: The Des Moines Register

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Gross-Wen Technologies developed a sustainable wastewater treatment system using algae-based Revolving Algal Biofilm (RAB) technology. The system uses vertical conveyor belts with algae that consume nitrogen and phosphorus from wastewater, producing nutrient-rich algae pellets used as fertilizer. The commercial system in Slater is designed to treat the city's water for 20 years.

Status: Under Construction
Sector: Water Supply and Storage, Commercial, Fertilizers
Location: Slater, Iowa, United States of America
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: The Des Moines Register

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The project “Gross-Wen Technologies Algae-Based Wastewater Treatment System in Slater” is an infrastructure initiative in the Water Supply and Storage sector, located in Slater, Iowa, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from The Des Moines Register.

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Original status	operational
Taiyo status	Under Construction
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	Gross-Wen Technologies developed a sustainable wastewater treatment system using algae-based Revolving Algal Biofilm (RAB) technology. The system uses vertical conveyor belts with algae that consume nitrogen and phosphorus from wastewater, producing nutrient-rich algae pellets used as fertilizer. The commercial system in Slater is designed to treat the city's water for 20 years.
Original sector	Water Infrastructure

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Country	United States of America (USA)
State	Iowa
City	Slater

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Source	The Des Moines Register
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Sector	Water Supply and Storage, Commercial, Fertilizers
Article published date	2025-09-15

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