Recycling

Feature (2)
  • The safe use of recycled water
    Continued population growth, droughts and limited water storage capacity are placing ever increasing pressure on Australian water supplies. One of the responses to this pressure has been increased use of recycled water. However, increased use has to be balanced against protection of public health; the greatest risk is from enteric microorganisms.
  • Australian technology helps make Beijing ‘greener’
    Siemens membrane bioreactor (MBR) technology, designed and manufactured at its global R&D and manufacturing facility in Windsor in Sydney’s west, is helping Beijing to meet its growing water demand.
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News (7)
  • New high-tech industrial park in China investigates water re-use for new plants
    Black & Veatch and Zhongying Precious Metal are investigating advanced technologies that would provide sustainable options for two new wastewater treatment plants. The plants will treat domestic and industrial waste at a new industrial park in the Lunggang District of Shenzhen. One treatment option under investigation would provide for potential water re-use applications.
  • Wastewater to power
    Murdoch’s scientists are showing off the latest developments in cutting-edge bioelectrical systems that turn wastewater into electricity.
  • Project receives Environment and Energy Efficiency Award
    Watters Electrical received the Environment and Energy Efficiency Award for work on the 'Epsom Recycled Water' project at the Victorian 2008 National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) Excellence Awards.
  • Vistech calls for more funding opportunities
    Vistech, the Victoria–Israel Science and Technology R&D Fund, is providing $970,000 for three new projects and is calling for more applications.
  • Acquisition powers growth
        Eimco Water Technologies Limited has acquired AJM Environmental Services Pty Ltd to expand its activities in Australia.      
  • Using sewage for green power
    Green energy - power produced and harnessed during the treatment process in some sewage works in the United Kingdom - is helping to run operations within them.
  • Recycled water and wastewater treatment plants to be built
    Gold Coast City Council has moved a step closer to developing Australia’s largest water sustainable community with the appointment of a contractor to construct an $80 million waste and recycled water treatment plant at Pimpama.
Case Study (2)
  • Finucane Island water recycling project
    BHP Billiton, as one of Western Australia's big water users, has a target of 10% potable water saving documented into its environmental policy and sustainable growth strategies. The new administration and maintenance facility at Port Hedland's Finucane Island is part of BHP Billiton's Western Australian Rapid Growths Project (RGP4).
  • Murray river town Echuca attains biogas re-use
    A combined effort from a number of suppliers has resulted in the successful operation of a water reclamation scheme at Echuca, on the Murray River, north of Bendigo.