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About Us

Engineering knowledge, technical leadership and practical solutions for sustainable water, wastewater and circular-economy outcomes.

Engineering knowledge, technical leadership and practical solutions for sustainable water, wastewater and circular-economy outcomes.

Our Services

WATEN brings together process engineering, technical communication, training and digital knowledge products to support better water and wastewater management decisions. We combine real-world engineering experience with a passion for knowledge sharing, helping utilities, organizations and professionals build a more sustainable and circular future.

Process Engineering Services

Practical, innovative and cost-effective solutions for advanced water and wastewater treatment systems.

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SME Tecnical Content Writing Services

Clear, accurate and well-researched technical content for a wider and more informed audience.

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Knowledge Sharing & Digital Products

Online learning, training, coaching and digital resources that build capability and inspire change.

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Meet Our Founder/Lead Process Engineer

With over 20 years of experience in water and wastewater infrastructure planning and development, I am deeply passionate about sustainable water resources and wastewater management, circular economy integration, and fostering positive ecological impact. I have dedicated my career to revolutionizing the industry by integrating innovative solutions and empowering others through education and mentorship.

Karabo Nthethe

Karabo Nthethe Pr.Eng.
Founder & Managing Director

Selected Infrastructure Planning and Projects Experience
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Continuous improvement and optimisation of 19 wastewater treatment works, supporting improved process performance, treatment capacity and Green Drop certification objectives.

Environmental compliance and regulatory support, including water use licensing, permitting and associated project compliance requirements.

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Client lead process engineer for major wastewater infrastructure upgrades, including a 50 ML/day BNR capacity upgrade and a 13 ML/day settling tanks plant capacity extension.

Procurement and tender support, including preparation of technical specifications, bid evaluations and adjudication inputs.

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Development of sludge management strategy and five-year operational plans for 19 wastewater treatment planst to support sustainable sludge handling, treatment, beneficiation, and circular economy objectives

Senior management, technical leadership, mentoring and capability development for process engineers and environmental specialists.

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WATEN Project Experience

WATEN’s project experience reflects founder-led technical delivery across water reclamation, wastewater sludge management, water-treatment infrastructure development and integrated waste-resource recovery.

Water Reclamation Plants Feasibility & Process Design 

Feasibility studies and preliminary process design for two water reclamation plants, covering treatment-process selection, design development and reuse/reclamation requirements.

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Repurposing Decommisioned Sugar Mill Ash Dam

Conceptual process design to repurpose an existing sugar mill ash dam for integration into a new, phased water treatment plant supporting future water-demand requirements.

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WWTP Sludge Management & Beneficiation Plans

Development of sludge management and beneficiation plans for three wastewater treatment works, addressing sludge handling, treatment, beneficial-use pathways and implementation planning.

Integrated Waste Management Infrastructure Planning

Feasibility study and conceptual process design for an integrated waste management facility serving three waste-disposal catchment areas, incorporating resource-recovery pathways.

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Work with WATEN

Let’s discuss your water, wastewater, technical content or knowledge support requirement. Together we can create practical solutions for a more sustainable and circular future.

Download a free WATEN technical guide designed to support better water resource management and circular-economy decision-making.

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