Services

Engineering support for complex decisions.

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Technical consulting

Independent review, planning, and engineering recommendations.

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Infrastructure projects

Support for scope, delivery, coordination, and quality control.

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Sustainability planning

Practical engineering choices aligned with long-term resilience.

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Biofil Sanitation

Biofil digesters, public toilet and shower units, and hygiene infrastructure for communities and high-traffic sites.

Technical consulting

Independent engineering judgment for high-stakes decisions.

We help clients clarify technical options, review designs, assess feasibility, and make disciplined decisions before capital, procurement, or construction commitments are made.

Feasibility studies, site assessments, and technical due diligence.
Design review, engineering recommendations, and risk identification.
Technical documentation, scopes of work, and procurement support.
Decision support for owners, investors, institutions, and project teams.

Infrastructure projects

Structured support from planning through delivery.

We support infrastructure projects by aligning scope, field realities, vendors, quality expectations, and execution controls. The goal is practical delivery: clear responsibilities, visible progress, and fewer surprises during implementation.

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Project Definition

Translate client needs into clear technical scope, deliverables, budgets, phasing, and implementation priorities.

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Coordination

Support communication between owners, contractors, vendors, authorities, and site teams.

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Quality Control

Track workmanship, materials, installation requirements, documentation, and technical acceptance criteria.

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Delivery Reporting

Provide progress visibility, issue tracking, action registers, and decision records for accountable execution.

Sustainability planning

Practical sustainability built into engineering choices.

We focus on implementable sustainability: resilient systems, efficient resource use, maintainable infrastructure, and environmental decisions that fit local conditions and long-term operating realities.

Water, sanitation, energy, and waste-reduction strategies for facilities and communities.
Low-maintenance system choices that reduce operating burden over time.
Climate and terrain considerations for durable infrastructure planning.
Impact-focused documentation for partners, authorities, NGOs, and investors.

Biofil Sanitation

Biofil Toilet Digester Technology

Cleaner | Smarter | Sustainable Sanitation Solution

A compact sanitation system that replaces traditional septic tanks with natural aerobic digestion. Biofil uses earthworms, bacteria, and micro-organisms to decompose waste on-site without electricity, chemicals, or routine pump-out requirements.

1.8mApproximate digester length
PassiveNo electricity required for core operation
50+ yrsLong-service sanitation infrastructure
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Installed Biofil digester unit
Real Biofil digester installation from project material.

The problem

Why traditional septic systems fail.

Conventional septic tanks can become expensive, space-intensive, and difficult to manage, especially in dense neighborhoods, institutions, markets, clinics, and underserved communities.

Emptying is often required every 1-3 months, creating recurring cost and service dependency.
Large pits consume valuable land and can be difficult to build in constrained locations.
Poor containment can create odor, flies, hygiene concerns, and groundwater contamination risk.
Rocky, swampy, clay, dry, or waterlogged conditions can complicate traditional septic construction.

How it works

A five-step biological treatment process.

Biofil separates solids and liquids, then uses aerobic biological activity and filter media to treat waste before controlled discharge into an approved subsurface soil or drainage field.

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Waste Entry

Waste and flush water enter through the inlet pipe.

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Separation

A porous slab separates solids from liquid flow.

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Digestion

Earthworms and bacteria break down solids aerobically.

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Bio-Filtration

Liquid passes through the biological filter layer.

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Safe Discharge

Treated effluent exits to soil or an approved drainage field.

Biofil toilet connection and digester configuration drawing
Typical Biofil toilet connection and digester configuration.

Benefits

Designed for lower operating burden.

No Odor

Aerobic decomposition helps reduce smell and fly attraction.

No Emptying

Designed to avoid routine pump-outs associated with septic tanks.

Low Operating Cost

Reduces recurring dislodging, power, and maintenance expenses.

Compact Footprint

Approximate digester size of 1.8m x 0.6m x 0.6m.

All-Terrain Ready

Adaptable for rocky, dry, clay, swampy, and waterlogged sites.

Eco-Friendly

Supports responsible waste treatment and reduced environmental burden.

Installation options

Above ground or below ground, based on site conditions.

Biofil can be adapted to the realities of each site, from compact home installations to school blocks, clinics, commercial sites, and public toilet facilities.

Above Ground

No deep excavation required. Useful for rocky land, high-water-table areas, tight spaces, and sites where inspection access matters.

Below Ground

Hidden installation with standard plumbing integration. Suitable for permanent facilities, institutions, homes, and multi-toilet connections.

Target users

Built for homes, institutions, and community-scale sanitation.

The Biofil model can serve single facilities or larger public hygiene programs where reliable access, lower maintenance, and strong hygiene standards are essential.

Rural Communities

Decentralized sanitation where conventional sewerage is unavailable or too expensive.

Urban Homes

Compact installations for constrained plots and dense residential neighborhoods.

NGOs

Community sanitation programs with measurable health and environmental impact.

Schools & Hospitals

Reliable hygiene infrastructure for high-use public service facilities.

Businesses

Sanitation support for commercial buildings, construction sites, and staff facilities.

Government

Scalable public toilet and sanitation infrastructure for cities and municipalities.

Modern modular public toilet exterior with handwashing station
Modern modular public toilet unit with exterior handwashing access.

Biofil Solutions

Smart Public Hygiene Infrastructure for Growing Cities

Public Hygiene | Dignity | Economic Impact

Clean, accessible, and affordable public toilets and showers designed for high-traffic urban environments in Kinshasa and beyond.

2,000Modern units planned across Kinshasa
1,000 FCAffordable public access target per use
2,000Direct jobs through operations and maintenance

Overview

Public toilet and shower infrastructure for underserved urban areas.

Rapid urban growth in Kinshasa has created an urgent need for reliable sanitation infrastructure. The Public Toilet & Shower Project delivers a scalable solution that improves hygiene, creates jobs, and enhances daily quality of life.

Strategic deployment across markets, transport hubs, dense neighborhoods, and public gathering points.
Professionally maintained facilities with toilets, showers, handwashing, and durable finishes.
Affordable user-fee model designed to fund cleaning, maintenance, staffing, and operations.
Biofil-aligned sanitation ecosystem connecting infrastructure, waste management, hygiene, and impact.

The problem we solve

Urban sanitation gaps affect health, dignity, and economic opportunity.

Limited Access

Many high-traffic areas lack clean and reliable public toilet or shower facilities.

Public Health Risk

Poor sanitation increases disease exposure and weakens community hygiene outcomes.

Unsafe Alternatives

Informal options can expose users to privacy, safety, and dignity concerns.

Low-Income Barriers

Affordable access is essential for residents, travelers, informal workers, and market users.

Maintenance Gaps

Facilities fail when cleaning, supply, and repair responsibilities are not operationally managed.

Youth Unemployment

Sanitation operations can create local jobs in cleaning, management, monitoring, and maintenance.

Facility formats

Four infrastructure models for different site conditions.

The service adapts to the site: modular blocks for fast outdoor deployment, off-grid tank-top units where utilities are limited, premium interiors for commercial zones, and compact units for dense neighborhoods.

Modular public toilet block with multiple cabins
Type A - Double Modular Unit Dual-cabin toilet and shower structure for markets, transport hubs, events, and high-traffic public spaces.
Premium public toilet interior with washbasins and private stalls
Type C - Premium Unit High-quality interior finish for commercial zones, institutions, and higher-volume facilities.
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Double Modular Unit

Dual-cabin toilet and shower format with durable structure, ventilation, and fast deployment for markets and transport hubs.

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Tank-Top Container

Off-grid model with independent water system, suitable for areas without reliable water infrastructure.

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Premium Unit

Enhanced user experience and finish quality for commercial zones, institutions, and higher-end public sites.

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Standard Single Unit

Compact, cost-efficient, and fast to deploy in dense neighborhoods and constrained urban spaces.

How the model works

Designed as infrastructure, service, and daily operation.

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Deployment

Units are installed in strategic high-traffic locations and designed for durability, ventilation, and easy maintenance.

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Access

Users pay a small affordable fee per use, creating an operating revenue stream for cleaning and upkeep.

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Operations

Local staff manage cleaning, consumables, customer support, access control, and daily facility readiness.

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Monitoring

Usage tracking, maintenance schedules, financial transparency, and quality checks support long-term performance.

Environmental impact

Cleaner facilities supported by responsible systems.

The public hygiene model is designed to reduce environmental burden while improving daily sanitation access in busy urban environments.

Wastewater treatment systems and responsible drainage planning.
Solar-powered lighting and heating options where site conditions support them.
Water optimization technologies to reduce waste and improve reliability.
Hygiene awareness campaigns and waste recycling initiatives for public education.

Financial model

Scalable unit economics with social impact.

The project combines a public-service mission with a practical operating model. Revenue from user access supports maintenance, staffing, cleanliness, and long-term expansion.

$7,300Approximate setup cost per unit
$1,350Estimated monthly revenue per unit
$700Estimated monthly profit per unit after operating expenses

Implementation process

From city assessment to daily operations.

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Site Mapping

Identify markets, transport hubs, neighborhoods, and institutions with high hygiene demand.

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Model Selection

Choose modular, off-grid, premium, or standard units based on location and utilities.

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Installation

Coordinate civil works, water, wastewater, unit placement, signage, and commissioning.

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Operations Launch

Train staff, define cleaning schedules, stock consumables, and begin user access.

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Scale & Monitor

Track usage, maintenance, revenue, jobs, public feedback, and expansion priorities.

Outcomes

Impact at city scale.

Biofil Sanitation supports improved dignity, reduced sanitation-related health risk, local job creation, and a repeatable model for expansion across Kinshasa and major DRC cities.

2,000Operational units at scale
2,000Direct jobs created
DRCReplicable across major cities

Join us in transforming urban sanitation.

We invite government partners, investors, and development organizations to collaborate in building cleaner, healthier cities.

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