# Feces-Feasting Ecobots Igloo-Shaped Poo-Gloo Bio-Domes Consume Contaminated Water By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-01-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poo-gloo-bio-domes References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/poo-gloos-treat-sewage-as-effectively-as-mechanical-plants/17538/) & [wastewater-compliance-systems](http://www.wastewater-compliance-systems.com/index.html) Sewage treatment plants were thought to be the most effective means to [clean waste water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pfas-removal-technology); however, these Poo-Gloo Bio-Domes have chowed their way into the front line of the task. Designed by Kraig Johnson of Utah's Wastewater Compliance Systems, these 6ft-wide domes use bacteria and their maximized surface area to devour [nitrogen compounds, ammonia and carbon-based material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floatis). Ten Poo-Gloo Bio-Domes require just 1HP to run and construction-wise, are significantly cheaper than building a whole plant to purify problem water. Working most efficiently in warmer lagoons, Poo-Gloo Bio-Domes can consume between 55% and 98% of [aquatic toxins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/by-osmosis), even in colder climates. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Bacteria-powered Water Purification:** The use of bacteria and maximized surface area to clean contaminated water is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the wastewater treatment industry. - **Cost-effective Water Treatment Solutions:** The development of Poo-Gloo Bio-Domes as a cheaper alternative to building entire sewage treatment plants presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the water treatment industry. - **Enhanced Efficiency in Water Treatment:** The ability of Poo-Gloo Bio-Domes to consume a high percentage of aquatic toxins, even in colder climates, presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for improving the efficiency of water treatment processes. ### Where This Applies - **Wastewater Treatment:** The wastewater treatment industry can benefit from the development of bacteria-powered water purification methods like Poo-Gloo Bio-Domes. - **Construction:** The construction industry can explore opportunities in building Poo-Gloo Bio-Domes as a cost-effective solution for water treatment. - **Environmental Services:** The environmental services industry can leverage the enhanced efficiency of Poo-Gloo Bio-Domes to provide more effective water treatment solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Urban Food Ecosystems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-sphere.md) - [Business-Friendly Efficient Composting Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/efficient-composting-technology.md) - [Automated Ocean-Cleaning Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jellyfishbot.md) - [Odor-Busting Waste Composters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waste-composter.md) - [Fully Automatic Kitchen Composts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-waste-composter.md) - [Electric Food Recyclers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodcycler-eco-3.md) - [Microbe-Rich Kitchen Composters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geme-composter.md) - [Packable Backcountry Bathroom Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathroom-kit.md) - [Compact Portable Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clesana-x1-camping-toilet.md)