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REVOLUTIONISING WATER MANAGEMENT WITH THE EAZISOAK™ MODULAR SOAK AWAY SYSTEM
A Next-Generation Solution for Decentralised Wastewater and Stormwater Management
As the demand for resilient, decentralised infrastructure grows in response to increasing urbanisation and climate variability, innovative technologies are urgently required to replace outdated and underperforming systems. Enter the Eazisoak™ Modular Soak Away System - a precision-engineered solution delivering efficient wastewater and stormwater management, tailored for a wide range of soil and environmental conditions.
The Eazisoak™ system, developed by sector specialists with deep experience in on-site sanitation and water engineering, represents a leap forward in decentralised water management. Unlike traditional soakaways that rely heavily on favourable geotechnical conditions, the Eazisoak™ system leverages a modular design with engineered infiltration capacity that remains effective even in marginal soils with low permeability.
Advanced Engineering for Versatile Application
The system comprises high-strength, injection-moulded polymer chambers with a large internal void ratio to maximise the surface area available for infiltration. These interlocking modules are structurally stable, load-bearing, and corrosion-resistant, supporting reliable subsurface performance under both dynamic and static loads.
Each unit features downward-facing perforations to facilitate vertical infiltration while reducing the risk of lateral clogging - eliminating the need for additional filtration media such as geotextiles. This detail ensures long-term functionality while significantly reducing installation complexity and maintenance demands.
Dual-Purpose Functionality
The Eazisoak™ system is designed to serve two primary infrastructure functions:
• Effluent Management: Enhancing the infiltration and subsurface dispersion of septic tank effluent, the system supports decentralised sanitation strategies and maximises natural attenuation processes, even in challenging soil conditions.
• Stormwater Management: During peak rainfall events, Eazisoak™ units act as subsurface attenuation tanks, significantly reducing surface runoff volumes and enabling rapid infiltration to mitigate flood risk. This function supports improved aquifer recharge and helps stabilise the local hydrological cycle.
Field-Proven Performance
Deployment across multiple project sites in Southern Africa has demonstrated the system’s high infiltration capacity, exceptional hydraulic efficiency, and structural reliability. These installations have consistently outperformed conventional soak pits in terms of infiltration rates, footprint reduction, and system longevity - making Eazisoak™ ideal for both retrofit and greenfield applications.
Economic and Infrastructure Value
Beyond its technical strengths, the Eazisoak™ system provides substantial cost benefits. Its lightweight components facilitate transport and manual handling, eliminating the need for heavy machinery. The modular format allows for custom sizing, phased installation, and scalability, enabling infrastructure planners to match system design with evolving settlement patterns or budget constraints.
In addition, its minimal maintenance profile and long design life make Eazisoak™ a compelling lifecycle investment for municipalities, developers, and communitydriven projects alike.
A Sustainable Solution for the Future
The Eazisoak™ Modular Soak Away System aligns with national and global objectives for sustainable development and water stewardship. It supports decentralised sanitation infrastructure while complementing broader integrated water resource management strategies.
As infrastructure requirements intensify in both rural and urban settings, the demand for scalable, efficient, and robust systems will continue to grow. The Eazisoak™ system is not only a technically superior solution - it is the logical next step in advancing wastewater and stormwater management across Southern Africa and beyond.