The VVater Beach at Steyn City demonstrates how radical innovation can address sustainability challenges while creating new models for community development and recreation. Conceived as the centerpiece of Steyn City’s mission to bring the seaside inland, the project required turning wastewater from a nearby treatment facility into a crystal-clear, chemical-free, swimmable lagoon.
This challenge was formidable. The only available water resource was black (discharge) water. It had to be transformed to meet strict requirements of local regulators, the World Health Organization, and international aquatic standards all without chlorine or other chemicals. The membrane system protecting the lagoon had to be puncture-resistant, vacuum-tested, spark-tested, and designed to remain impermeable for 20 years. Beyond this, the system had to be cost-effective, energy-efficient, and maintenance-light.
VVater’s solution was its proprietary Farady Reactors™ combined with the Advanced Low Tension Electroporation Process (A.L.T.E.P.)™. These processes harness low-energy electric fields to destroy microorganisms, pathogens, and persistent contaminants at the molecular level. Over a three-year evaluation covering more than 4.672 billion gallons treated, not a single microorganism evaded destruction. No major components required replacement, and the lagoon maintained consistent clarity and a vibrant blue color that prevented algae blooms.
The system operates with minimal energy consumption. At Steyn City, peak demand reached only 200 amps per phase, with average power draw between 48–72 amps per phase, yielding daily operating costs as low as $22.40. The water circulates at 3.2 million gallons per day, ensuring constant quality and efficiency while running primarily on renewable-compatible energy sources.
From its inception in 2020, the VVater Beach has been a global proof of concept: a lagoon that supports triathlons, kayaking, and community recreation without environmental compromise. The project eliminated reliance on chlorine or consumable filters, demonstrating a model for municipalities and developers seeking sustainable water solutions.
Most importantly, this project exemplifies how VVater’s innovations align with the future of water treatment. The Farady Reactors do more than disinfect; they address endocrine disruptors, PFAS “forever chemicals,” and microplastics, which are among the most pressing environmental health challenges of our time. Unlike conventional systems, VVater’s process requires no filter replacement, produces no chemical byproducts, and scales from municipal projects to mobile disaster-relief units.
The Steyn City Beach project is both a destination and a blueprint. It proved that treated wastewater can be transformed into a safe, appealing, and sustainable amenity at scale. It showed that innovation in water treatment is not only about utility plants but also about creating lifestyle solutions for communities that want resilience, health, and environmental stewardship built into their design.
