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Article (1)
  • Managing contaminated water on construction sites
    The legislation, guidelines and criteria that have to be met to discharge water from a construction site have tightened immeasurably over the past decade or more. No longer is it a case of getting the water into the nearest stormwater drain or watercourse, no longer can contaminated water just be pumped down the sewer under basic agreements. The management of water has to be carefully considered before embarking on a construction project.
Feature (3)
  • Speedy detection technology to prevent harmful waterborne disease outbreaks
    The Environmental Biotechnology CRC (EBCRC) research team led by Dr Belinda Ferrari has collaborated with the Cryptosporidium Reference Laboratory in the UK to validate their real-time screening tool for Cryptosporidium detection using FISH (Fluorescent in situ Hybridisation). Current technologies take up to 15 hours to do the equivalent test.
  • More reasons to leave the car at home
    In a recent report issued by Purdue University in the US, researchers found that parking spaces in and around large shopping centres and retail parks are playing a role in heating up urban areas and adding to water pollution
  • Danfoss digs deep into environmental issues
    Waste Streams recently had the opportunity to pick the brain of Danfoss president, Sven Ruder. In this revealing interview, we take a look at the company's successful philosophy and why the environment is a key concern to a number of its processes
Product (6)
  • Burkert mxControl 8620 multiparameter controller
    The multiparameter controller mxControl 8620 is designed to automate the control of process variables within a water treatment system and reduces controller and instrument costs. The controller integrates all control, monitoring and display features as well as data and event logging functions into one compact unit.
  • Grundfos water treatment system
    Grundfos Alldos’s Selcoperm system is used for disinfecting through the generation of hypochlorite solution using electrolysis, providing a good alternative to chlorine gas-based systems. While the system was designed predominately for the swimming pool market because it offered a safe way to produce sufficient disinfection, the technology is suitable for small to medium-sized town water supplies, especially in remote areas where there are limited chemical deliveries available.
  • Water treatment for rainwater
    The Aquashield Max automatic water treatment package is suitable for the pressure boosting and disinfection of rainwater, especially where conserved and stored rainwater is to be used as a potable drinking water supply.
  • Instant algae control
    Triple Strike is a liquid-based instant algae treatment. When applied to the water surface it will cause the algae to form into lumps and settle to the bottom of the water.
  • Hydro-optic water disinfection
    The Atlantium out-of-the-water UV disinfection system is suitable for the treatment of water and wastewater used in industrial and municipal processes. The chemical-free process uses hydro-optic disinfection (HOD) technology and is designed to replace traditional disinfection methods such as chlorine, ozone and pasteurisation.
  • Remote clean water and electricity supply
    Trunz Water Systems provide clean drinking water and generate electricity using solar and wind power, for disaster relief and to secure community infrastructure in remote regions without mains electric power and a clean water supply.
News (19)
  • Algae Appliance from OriginOil to help producers meet rising demand
    A commercial entry-level algae harvesting system, Algae Appliance from OriginOil, set for commercial release in early 2012, has been developed to help producers process algae at low cost and without chemicals.
  • GE and Osmoflo enter into strategic alliance
    GE, a global leader in water and process technologies, and Osmoflo, the largest Australian-owned desalination and water recycling company in Australia, have entered into a strategic alliance.
  • MWH to provide water treatment design services for LNG plant
    Origin Energy has appointed MWH, the consultant engineering firm, to provide detailed design services for two proposed water treatment facilities as part of the Australia Pacific LNG (APLNG) project.
  • Support for innovative clean-tech companies
    NSW companies will receive support from Industry & Investment NSW to break into the lucrative US market after their top performances in the highly competitive NSW Innovation Shootout, part of the 2011 G'Day USA event series, held at the Business Technology Centre in Los Angeles, California.
  • New shareholders for United Utilities Australia
    A consortium led by Mitsubishi Corporation is now the official shareholder of United Utilities Australia.
  • Share burden of waterways cleanup, says Waikato economist
    Continuing uncertainty about just who will pay to clean up the Waikato’s waterways is hurting investment. That’s the view of environmental economist Professor Frank Scrimgeour, who’s also Dean of the University of Waikato Management School.
  • Scheme to ensure abundant water supply to mid-Sussex
    Black & Veatch has completed a scheme to ensure mid-Sussex has an abundant water supply.
  • Water improvement project in Vietnam
    Black & Veatch will provide consulting services on the Central Region Small and Medium Towns Development Project in Vietnam. The project plans include investments in water supply, wastewater and drainage and solid waste infrastructure in the central region of Vietnam.
  • Alcoa funds chair in sustainable water management
    Alcoa and Murdoch University are tackling water management head on with the establishment of a Professor of Sustainable Water Management.  
  • Water technology company signs licence agreement
    An Australian water technology company has signed a licence agreement with a leading Japanese resources and commodity business.  
  • Convergent Water Controls opens Melbourne office
    Sydney-based Convergent Water Controls (CWC) has purchased the business of Chemical Fluid Systems and changed the name to Convergent Water Controls. Robert O’Brien has been appointed the Victorian state manager for CWC.
  • Scientists tackle acid menace
    Australia's clean-up scientists are getting ready to kick ASS (otherwise known as acid sulphate soils).
  • Are there extras in our drinking water?
    Are chemicals, such as human hormones and pharmaceuticals, getting into Australian water supplies and creating possible health risks to the public? Researchers from the Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) for Water Quality and Treatment are holding an industry workshop in Melbourne giving an overview of recent studies attempting to provide answers to this question.
  • Disruptive technologies give unexpected innovations in water management
    “New techniques based on developments in bio and nanotechnologies will provide significant improvements to the everyday management of water supplies,†Environmental Biotechnology CRC executive director and president of the International Water Association, Dr David Garman said at the American Water Works Association’s annual conference (ACE 07) in Toronto, Canada recently.
  • Bottle makes dirty water drinkable
    Michael Pritchard has introduced the Lifesaver container, a plastic bottle that claims to instantly clean the dirtiest water, making it safe to drink.
  • Finalists from five countries vie for prize
    Eight river management projects have been announced as finalists in the National and International Thiess Riverprize, worth a total of $400,000.
  • Clearer picture of the Murray-Darling's future
    The latest issue of ECOS reports on a massive research effort to accurately map the Murray-Darling Basin's surface water and groundwater resources.
  • National agricultural award
    Orica Watercare’s Remediation business has been awarded the prestigious Technology and Innovation Award for the Landguard technology at the annual Agribusiness Awards for Excellence.
  • Critical problems for freshwater supplies in Pacific
    Despite high average annual rainfalls and balmy temperatures, an expert from The Australian National University warns that small island nations in the Pacific face freshwater supply and sanitation problems among the most critical in the world.
Case Study (3)
  • Water treatment facility at pristine site
    Identified as being in the top ten of the most desirable places to live in Australia, the picturesque Tweed Valley is watched over by the majesty of Mt Warning, surrounded by five world heritage national parks and just 15 minutes from the pristine beaches of the Tweed Coast. Combine all of these awe-inspiring elements and you have a community that is expected to double its population to between 120,000 and 160,000 by 2031.
  • Peristaltic pump at food manufacturer
    Convenience food manufacturer Greencore Group has achieved significant savings in downtime and repair costs on the water treatment plant, thanks to the installation of a Bredel SPX50 high-pressure peristaltic hose pump from Watson-Marlow Pumps Group.
  • Monitoring water in schools
    HydroShare is a web-based water consumption monitoring system which monitors actual use, trend and water flow in real time which means that water leaks can be identified immediately and repaired faster
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