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Beer without water
Effluent should be recycled back into brewery operations with less reticence than is currently the case says Dr Bernard Talbot, Director, Talbot & Talbot, London. In this article he discusses how the use of properly treated effluent can present the brewer with a safe option and greater security of supply.
Subsurface drip irrigation - an ideal use for recycled water
As water becomes less accessible, Australians will need to look at more efficient ways to irrigate. The current worldwide trend towards the use of recycled water in major urban applications shows great promise and is increasing as the cost of potable water climbs and treated water becomes more accessible. Large open spaces, like sports fields and ovals, lend themselves to using recycled water.
Tank water protection
Maintaining rainwater tanks and other storages used for drinking water in a good healthy condition is important in removing the risk of outbreaks of dengue fever - a mosquito-borne viral disease which is often symptom-less but can create fatal consequences.

Recycling water in your backyard
Unit blocks, gated communities and other strata-titled properties could collect, manage and recycle water on site to take pressure off mains water, a Griffith University report has found.
Singapore leading the way with water
At the recent OzWater Conference in Sydney, many companies from Australia and overseas showed off the latest in technology and developments for the water industry
Water gets a tick of approval
Everywhere you turn lately the issue of water is the number one topic. If it's not the State and federal governments deciding the fate of the Murray-Darling, it's the water police patrolling the suburbs looking for water wasters

Aquacell modular water tanks
The Aquacell modular water tanks are now available as a stand-alone product for commercial applications. Each rectangular tank holds 5000 L and is made of recyclable polyethylene. The tanks measure 1.2 wide x 2.5 long x 2.2 m high, making them suitable for tight-space applications.
Produce washer
A produce washer has been developed by Tripax Engineering and Butler Market Gardens for washing whole heads of lettuce and bunch products to remove soil and foreign matter from the heads before packing.

Rainwater harvesting for Sydney’s arts precinct
A new rainwater harvesting and reticulation system that will provide 100% of non-potable water to all organisations resident at the Walsh Bay arts precinct will be launched in September.
Recycled water for Adelaide’s southern suburbs
High-quality recycled water will now be available to residents in Adelaide’s south following the completion of the $62.6m Southern Urban Reuse Project.
Rainwater harvesting part of BER program
The Commonwealth Government’s $42 billion commitment to Building the Education Revolution program is funding a diverse range of capital works projects for school facilities around Australia.
Centre of Excellence invests in Australia’s water quality
The Australian Water Recycling Centre of Excellence has awarded $200,000 in funding to its first project - the development of a National Validation Framework for water recycling.
New tools to encourage the uptake of water recycling
The CEO of the National Water Commission, Ken Matthews, and the Executive Director of the Water Services Association of Australia, Ross Young, have released three new software tools to assist Australia’s water managers to safely implement water recycling schemes.
Tenders called to build residential recycled water scheme
Sydney Water has called for tenders to construct vital infrastructure for one of the largest recycling schemes in Australia.
SEQ’s first Class A+ recycled water residential development on track
Queensland’s Gold Coast is leading the way in sustainable water and wastewater management.
EcoForum focuses on water recycling
Delegates at the EcoForum Conference & Exhibition will hear about water recycling innovations including conference streams on water, wastewater, waste, energy, air quality, climate change and land remediation.
1100 homes to use recycled water in washing machines
Recycled water will be used in washing machines in a South Australian regional coastal development.
Water conservation guide for fire protection testing
Millions of litres of water currently used in the maintenance of fire protection systems would be saved annually if water conservation measures recommended in a handbook from Standards Australia are adopted.
Water recycling company receives award
A Sunshine Coast-based water recycling company has received the Rising Star Award at the Q400 Awards.
Technology to improve water safety
As Australia's water resources run low, a technology for detecting toxic heavy metals in water has opened the way for safer use of groundwater and recycling.
Snow made from recycled water used at Mt Buller
Mt Buller, a Victorian alpine resort, has marked a milestone today as recycled water from the resort’s Water Reuse system has been used for snowmaking for the first time.
Australia links with the US WateReuse Association
Information and research on water recycling available in Australia will be boosted with the establishment of an Australian division of the United States WateReuse Association.
Water management prize awarded
Dr Andrew Benedek, Canadian researcher and technopreneur, has received the inaugural Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize in Singapore for outstanding contributions in the world of water management.
Acquisition powers growth
Eimco Water Technologies Limited has acquired AJM Environmental Services Pty Ltd to expand its activities in Australia.
National Water Commission supports Victorian water trade register
National Water Commissioners met in Canberra to examine progress on some of the major water reform issues facing Australia. At the meeting, Victorian representatives showcased the development of the Victorian State Water Register.
CEO named for smart water project
Larry Little has been appointed the chief executive officer of the new Smart Water Facility.
NSW Murray Wetlands project wins $100,000
A river management project initiated by the NSW Murray Wetlands Working Group (MWWG) has won the $100,000 National Thiess Riverprize.
TAFE rainwater training
Davey Water Products is aiding plumbers and apprentices in training through the supply of its RainBank systems to almost 60 TAFE Collegeâ€™s and similar training centres throughout Australia.
Urban water planning below par
There are serious gaps in water supply planning in some parts of Australia that must be addressed if water supplies are to be adequately maintained in the face of uncertainties about future water availability and demand, according to a study by the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) which reviewed water supply planning by Australiaâ€™s non-metropolitan urban water utilities.
Recycling filtration plant wins water-saving award
Worth Recycling's water filtration plant, built to serve Illawarra Coal's Appin Mine, has been named as Sydney's best water saver at Sydney Water's annual awards ceremony.
Major water interception report released
The National Water Commission has released a report on the challenges facing governments in managing water interception activities.

Work continues at recycled water plant
Construction continues on the recycled water plant at Fairfield that will provide recycled water to some of Sydney’s largest industrial water users as part of the of the NSW Government’s Sydney Metropolitan Water Plan. The plan has set targets to provide up to 12% of Sydney’s water needs through recycled water projects.
Rainwater harvesting system
Grundfos Pumps’s head office, located in Regency Park, South Australia, has recently completed the installation of a rainwater harvesting system. The system comprises three 50,000 L tanks that collect rainwater from 1,500 m2 of roof catchment area.
Recycled water plant
Black & Veatch has announced that Stage 1 of the Sembcorp Changi NEWater Plant (SCNP) in Singapore has started commercial operations. Black & Veatch provided full design engineering for the plant along with construction support and commissioning services.
Nestlé move saves millions
A Nestlé Foods factory in Pakenham, Victoria, has just completed a water-saving project that is reported to save five million litres of water a year. Rainwater captured from the rooftops of three factory buildings is used to supplement mains water for the factory’s cooling towers.Â
Water saving at high school
Pittwater High School in Mona Vale has seen huge savings in water usage in the past year due to the introduction of water-free urinals and a water management system

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