ACCC issues enforcement guidelines for water rules
01 September, 2009The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued guidelines outlining its approach to enforcing the Water Market Rules 2009 and Water Charge (Termination Fees) Rules 2009.
Australia the world leader in urban water efficiency
21 August, 2009Following the release of the annual report card by the Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA), its Executive Director, Ross Young, has noted that Australia is leading the world in implementing water efficiency programs in cities and towns.
Australian teen competes in Stockholm with her water-smart, climate-friendly biodiesel
20 August, 2009Tasmanian high school student Storm Holwill represented Australia in the world’s leading secondary schools water science competition, the Stockholm Junior Water Prize, held in Sweden.
Global water leader highlights need to reassess the value of water
03 August, 2009Dan McCarthy, President and CEO of Black & Veatch’s global water business, has shared insights into the new realities of water management in a white paper titled ‘Communicating the Value of Water — The UK Water Industry’s Challenge’.
Are current groundwater remediation technologies sustainable?
20 July, 2009 by Andrew Thomas*As the remediation industry matures and becomes more conscious of the impact of remediation activities on the environment, the question now arises whether these technologies are sustainable remediation approaches to be considered in the future.
Focus on 'Securing our Water Future' for National Water Week
14 July, 2009National Water Week 2009, the premier, all-encompassing community water awareness event in Australia, will be held from 18–24 October 2009.
Queensland to host Australia’s biggest water gathering
13 July, 2009Queensland will again be at the centre of the national water debate, when Brisbane hosts the Ozwater water conference and exhibition in March 2010.
'Big infrastructure' not the answer
01 July, 2009Australians have continued to make their mark on the international water scene as part of Singapore International Water Week, sharing local experience with nations struggling with extreme water challenges. And one message is that ‘big infrastructure’ is not always the solution.
Water deal a breakthrough for the Murray
11 June, 2009The Victorian and federal governments’ breakthrough agreement to partially lift the 4% cap on interstate water trade and allow the Commonwealth to buy an anticipated 460 billion litres of water for the Murray River system was welcomed by the Australian Conservation Foundation and Environment Victoria.
Brain Waves Cup 2009 winner announced
09 June, 2009South East Water’s Databar team has won the Brain Waves Cup 2009, receiving a $10,000 cheque and the commitment their project will be developed by the company.
National forum on environmental water management
01 June, 2009Scientists, policy makers and water managers from across Australia have gathered at the National Museum in Canberra for a national forum on environmental water management.
Murray river town Echuca attains biogas re-use
29 May, 2009A 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.
Spray rinse gun
28 May, 2009 byThe FS729 Ultra Rinse food service carries both the WaterMark to AS/NZS 3718 and WELS 6 Star Water Efficiency Rating. Tested in service by food service organisations, it has been shown to use less than half the hot water per plate washed compared with older designs.
Carbon savings from reduced water use
28 May, 2009Research study reveals that a significant saving of carbon emissions can by acheived by reducing potable water use.
Partnership with US research organisations
19 May, 2009The Australian urban water industry has entered a partnership with US drinking water and wastewater research bodies to cooperatively fund water-related research projects and share knowledge and outcomes.
