SCARAB ACCOLADES - OUR PROUD HISTORY OF ACHIEVEMENTS
Our International Impact
In our early days, Scarab was thrust into an industry that was brand new, and finding solutions and recognition was difficult - very few people were aware of the concept of package plants.
Furthermore, treating domestic wastewater, at home, was not a warm, cuddly subject.
Sewage treatment and disposal methods would always find resistance in the minds of the general public, and in particular those who would judge concepts and products based on the stink factor. It would normally take a slick salesman to interest the judges in choosing a sewage system for an award. However, we instead offered our passion, integrity and commitment to our design. This was genuinely accepted by those who saw in us what we saw in the product.
And so, this is a thankyou to those strangers who gave us the courage to continue, cheering us on, accepting crazy ideas and strange concepts, and the pioneers behind them. Our proud history of achievements.
Africa Leadership Award
We achieve another world class accolade !
Our package plants have again been honoured, this time by being selected in Africa's leadership Awards. Whilst this acknowledgement is an endorsement to our many years of hard work, unwavering passion, and uncompromising integrity, the real winner is the environment, and our thanks to the judges of this worthy event, who recognize this.
Scarab's Best Sewage Package Plants
Water leadership Awards
Bio2Biz award - Scarab Water
Scarab Water, a South African company specializing in innovative wastewater treatment solutions, received the Top Technology 100 (TT100) Bio2Biz Award in Durban in 2006. This prestigious accolade was presented to Steve Nicol, co-owner of Scarab, by Derek Hanekom, the Deputy Minister of Science and Technology at the time. The TT100 awards recognize South African companies for excellence in technological innovation, and the Bio2Biz category specifically highlights advancements at the intersection of bioscience and business.
The award acknowledged Scarab’s pioneering work in developing sustainable sewage treatment systems, notably its package plants, which had proven effective and reliable. Earlier in 2003, Scarab’s technology passed rigorous tests by Umgeni Water and gained approval from Durban Metro, underscoring its practical impact. By 2006, Scarab had been listed among the TT100 for three consecutive years (2004–2006), reflecting consistent innovation. The Bio2Biz award in Durban celebrated Scarab’s contribution to environmental sustainability through its unique wastewater treatment approach, cementing its reputation as a leader in the field.
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Africa Water Awards 2017
In 2017, Scarab Water, a South African innovator in wastewater treatment, was honored with an Africa Water Award in Mauritius, recognizing its exceptional contributions to water management across the continent. Presented during the Africa Water Awards, which celebrate advancements in water technology and sustainability, the accolade spotlighted Scarab’s rugged and reliable sewage treatment package plants, proven effective since 2001 in rural and peri-urban African settings. The award, bestowed in Mauritius—a key regional hub for environmental initiatives—highlighted the company’s ability to deliver eco-friendly solutions that achieve compliance with general standards within seven days, outpacing many competitors. This recognition reinforced Scarab Water’s leadership in providing sustainable, practical wastewater treatment tailored to Africa’s diverse needs.
