Industrial waste can power desalination
26 March, 2012Victoria University scientists have shown the viability of a new desalination technology that uses almost no electricity and has the potential to save huge amounts of water.
SkyBox brings clean water to the developing world
26 March, 2012On World Water Day 2012, the SkyJuice Foundation, together with the Hon. Malcolm Turnbull, launched the first compact water filtration unit ‘SkyBox’. The unit has been dubbed as the answer to providing the developing world with access to clean and inexpensive water.
Aussies 'want to reuse stormwater'
24 March, 2012Australians may strongly support the recycling of stormwater, according to evidence from three local water surveys.
Pumping out new technology
22 March, 2012 | Supplied by: Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology GroupThe laboratories at the AWMC (Advanced Water Management Centre) at The University of Queensland are set up to cater for numerous experiments to develop sustainable techniques for water management. For the range of biological and process experiments that are conducted at the university, it was important for the laboratory to have pumps that were accurate, flexible to be used in different applications and easy for the researchers to set up and integrate, with technical assistance if required. Watson-Marlow pumps were selected for this purpose.
National Water Commission welcomes renewed reform role
19 March, 2012Chair of the National Water Commission Chloe Munro has welcomed the decision by the Australian Government that the Commission will continue to operate as an independent and expert national agency to oversee the Council of Australian Governments’ national water-reform agenda.
FP360sc oil-in-water sensor
01 March, 2012 | Supplied by: Hach Pacific Pty LtdThe Hach FP360sc is specifically designed to detect traces of mineral oils in water. The sensor monitors surface water, process water and industrial water continuously.
Series EDA Electronic Pressure Control
22 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Dwyer Instruments (Aust) Pty LtdThe series EDA Electronic Pressure Control is a versatile compact package that can replace a separate gauge, two switches and a transmitter in a system. This can save money, installation time and panel space.
Tsurumi PU sump pump series
17 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Australian Pump Industries Pty LtdThe Tsurumi PU series automatic submersible sump pump system is designed to be simple to set, without the complication and expense of a control box. This means no additional wiring or power is required, other than the standard pump power cable.
Northern Water Treatment Plant supplying water to Townsville residents
16 February, 2012Trility has announced that the $67 million Northern Water Treatment Plant (NWTP) at Kinduro near Townsville has commenced operation.
Forum promotes new water technologies
15 February, 2012Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) and Isle Utilities have announced a partnership to deliver the Technology Approval Group (TAG) to Australian water utilities. TAG is an innovation forum designed to accelerate the commercialisation of new water technologies.
E. coli outbreak in NSW Central Coast water supply
07 February, 2012 by Lauren DavisResidents of the Kariong area of the New South Wales Central Coast have been warned of the presence of Escherichia coli (E. coli) in the water supply. A Boil Water Alert has been issued to the area, with boiled or bottled water to be used for activities such as drinking, cooking, washing raw foods and cleaning teeth.
SCA science works for water protection in coal seam gas activities
03 February, 2012Coal seam gas exploration remains a significant issue in the community and an area of strong focus for the Sydney Catchment Authority (SCA).
National water planning resource goes online
03 February, 2012An interactive web resource to help people easily access information on the status of water planning across Australia has been launched by the National Water Commission.
Turner Designs AquaFluor handheld fluorometer/turbidimeter
02 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Aqualab Scientific Pty LtdThe AquaFluor is a lightweight handheld fluorometer/turbidimeter which is suitable for field use. Its small size and durability makes it easy to use for quick measurements away from the laboratory. Dual-channel capability allows users to measure fluorescence and turbidity in one sample.
Water environmental innovation at mining site
29 January, 2012 | Supplied by: pitt&sherryTo meet Grange Resources’ stringent requirements to protect the Savage River from its nearby mining operations, pitt&sherry designed a unique hydrocarbon separator to ensure no hydrocarbons were released into the river.
