How EcoVAP works

When most people think of “evaporation,” they think of open ponds, slow timelines and pricy land grabs. That’s NOT what we do.

Ecovap is what happens when legacy evaporation ponds are re-imagined from the ground up.

This modular superstructure uses solar radiation, gravity and biomimicry to accelerate the natural water cycle. It eliminates water up to 59x faster, with up to 95% less OpEx and a footprint just 1/40th the size of legacy systems. And you can integrate it into your existing system… or replace it entirely.

Either way, it works. Here’s how.

A low-power pump delivers wastewater to the top of the Ecovap tower. Built with interlocking HDPE panels, this structure supports 10 times its own weight while maximizing vertical space. It can be built on land or floated over existing ponds.

Animated gif showing the initial collection system

Large, spiralized nozzles distribute wide, low-pressure sheets of water from above. This saturates the matrix gently and evenly, avoiding any aerosolization or misting. And to keep your operation compliant, panels cap the system to cascade water down the matrix.

Water distribution system spraying water onto the matrix from the top

As gravity pulls water down through the columns, aerodynamic discs on the panels suspend water in place, maximizing its exposure to air. This speeds the evaporative process without fans, misters or chemicals.

animated gif illustrating how the matrix holds water in suspension

This is where Mother Nature takes over. Solar radiation and convective currents generate constant airflow through the towers. And water evaporates rapidly — up to 59x faster than your local pan evaporation rate — with no added energy required.

animated gif illustrating how evaporation is accelerated in the matrix

As water evaporates, solids naturally settle and rinse back into the catchment basin. This reduces water volume, simplifies disposal and limits maintenance. No clogging. No recirculation. Just clean, passive elimination.

a view of two matrix towers at sunset, in a partially dried pond
Environmental factorInjection well disposalSurface pond evaporationEvaporation & atomizing sprayersEcoVAP
Seismic riskHighNoneNoneNone
Transportation energy consumptionModerate/HighModerateModerateLow
Land footprintLowHighHigh90% less
Disposal energy consumptionModerate/HighLowModerateVery low
Water supply riskModerate/HighModerate/HighHighVery low
Aquifer contaminationModerateLowLowVery low
a collage of three different images of the evaporative matrix in various settings

During a Phase 1 Pilot, you’ll watch Ecovap reduce wastewater volume and handling costs by up to 95%. And thanks to its modular design, it’s easy to expand into a sustainable, full-system rollout that meets your long-term water management needs.

From a pilot to full deployment, it all starts here