Wastewater

Environmental site restoration to transform sewage treatment plant

09 September, 2026 | Supplied by: Yarra Valley Water

The site will become a climate-resilient wetland and swamp forest habitat for critically endangered species, with over 172,000 trees to be planted.


Floating wetland pods cut greenhouse gas emissions

02 September, 2026

An RMIT study found that CO2 emissions dropped by up to 36%, methane by up to 66% and nitrogen by 18% in the lagoon with a floating wetland installed.


Antibiotics in wastewater may contribute to antimicrobial resistance

16 June, 2026

Treatment plants can act as hidden reservoirs of bioactivity, says new research, with both antibiotics and their by-products contributing to resistance.


CVS VacuStar vacuum pumps and SKL screw compressor series

21 April, 2026 | Supplied by: Convair Engineering Pty Ltd

The technologies enable maximum suction capacity and durability in extreme conditions, such as sewer cleaning and sludge extraction.


EXAIR Chip Trapper Lid Rebuild Kit

03 March, 2026 | Supplied by: Compressed Air Australia Pty Ltd

The kit bolsters performance on older units, helps maintain optimal efficiency and comes in versions for 30-, 55- and 110-gallon Chip Trappers.


ProMinent DULCOMETER diaLog C single-channel controller

12 February, 2026 | Supplied by: ProMinent Fluid Controls Pty Ltd

The single-channel controller performs two-way control tasks and precisely controls two pumps for optimum dosing in industrial water treatment.


Sustainable wastewater treatment achieved for urban areas

11 February, 2026

Carefully designed scaled decentralised systems may provide a sustainable pathway for wastewater management in dense cities, according to a recent study.


A matter of influence: getting over the 'ick' with recycled water

06 February, 2026

New research shows how social media influencers could help to overcome the resistance to accepting recycled drinking water.


Researchers trial magnetic resin to remove PFAS

25 September, 2025

A magnetic resin invented at The University of Queensland will be trialled at wastewater treatment plants to remove harmful 'forever chemicals' so sewerage can be safely reused as fertiliser.


Hach NH6000sc ammonium analyser

01 September, 2025 | Supplied by: Hach Pacific Pty Ltd

The NH6000sc is Hach's latest innovation in online ammonia analysis, delivering reliable, reagent-optimised performance for wastewater applications.


No More Blockages for Western Sydney Meat Works after Gorman-Rupp Pump Upgrade

01 August, 2025 | Supplied by: Hydro Innovations

Hydro Innovations was engaged to provide a pump solution to replace an existing submersible pump in Western Sydney Meat Works' wastewater collection pit.


A sustainable approach to increase wastewater recycling

14 July, 2025 | Supplied by: Flinders University

Flinders University research is investigating improved effluent treatment and biosolids removal with low-cost 'SBR-HRAP' technology field trials.


Inverell upgrades 30-year-old aeration system

03 July, 2025

The project entailed building a new tank at the Inverell Sewage Treatment Plant, to allow for two original tanks to be taken offline for refurbishment.


No more blockages for abattoir's wastewater system

13 June, 2025 | Supplied by: Hydro Innovations

Hydro Innovations' pump solution has been installed in an abattoir's wastewater (green and red lines) collection pit to solve blockage issues.


Transforming Abattoir Wastewater Management with Smart Pump Solutions

01 June, 2025 | Supplied by: Hydro Innovations

For a seasoned operator in the abattoir industry, finding the perfect balance of safety, reliability and efficiency in wastewater management is a priority.


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