Sorting out the jumble of valuable resources in wastewater
01 February, 2023Plants are inspiring scientists to develop new ways of extracting a valuable mix of minerals, metals and nutrients from wastewater.
Light Regional Council installs solution to solve a pumping problem
25 January, 2023 | Supplied by: Hydro InnovationsThe Light Regional Council was having ongoing problems with its submersible pumps at the Kapunda CWMS treatment plant.
EXAIR High Lift Reversible Drum Vac
01 January, 2023 | Supplied by: Compressed Air Australia Pty LtdThis vacuum is suitable for the recovery of fluids like coolant, hydraulic oils, sludge and chips, wastewater, tramp oil and liquid spills.
Reusing sloppy sludge to fix sewer pipe problem
13 December, 2022 | Supplied by: University of South AustraliaTo address the problem of cracking sewer pipes in Australia, a sustainable engineering expert is trialling a 'self-healing concrete' that uses treated sludge.
Using smoke to draw out sneaky stormwater
08 December, 2022 | Supplied by: SA WaterSA Water is set to begin discharging small amounts of smoke into Naracoorte's sewerage network to test for any incorrect or illegal stormwater connections.
SA Water's $1.6 million upgrade
05 December, 2022 | Supplied by: SA WaterAn upgrade of SA Water's wastewater pump station in Queensbury is underway. The project aims to improve odour control and support ongoing residential growth.
Research team using magnets to remove microplastics from water
02 December, 2022 | Supplied by: RMIT UniversityResearchers at RMIT University have found a way to remove hazardous microplastics from water using magnets.
Waste to energy: fats, oils and grease to power homes
13 October, 2022Food scraps, wastewater, fats, oils and grease could be diverted from landfill and converted to renewable energy at a new western Sydney waste hub, potentially powering 120,000 homes.
Whyalla's water waste upgrade
06 October, 2022 | Supplied by: SA WaterWork is underway to upgrade SA Water's recycled water plant in Whyalla, to enhance sewage treatment and the plant's overall performance.
Sustainable wastewater treatment designs for recycling industry
03 October, 2022 | Supplied by: Aerofloat (Australia) Pty LtdRecent growth in Australia's plastics recycling industry has meant a surge in demand for efficient and sustainable wastewater and wash water technology.
Modernising an abattoir's pump technology
27 September, 2022 | Supplied by: Hydro InnovationsAn abattoir has used a Hydro Innovations peristaltic pump to process its DAF tank sludge and scum.
Nature-based solution tested at wastewater plant in Vic
16 September, 2022Floating wetlands are being piloted as a way to improve water quality and increase habitat and biodiversity at Westernport Water's wastewater treatment plant.
Gorman Rupp Super T self-priming pumps
01 September, 2022 | Supplied by: Hydro InnovationsThese pumps are designed for solids-laden liquids and slurries and can reprime automatically.
Lighting up water treatment in Happy Valley
29 July, 2022 | Supplied by: SA WaterAn ultraviolet disinfection system has kept pathogens at bay to protect the supply of safe, clean drinking water for nearly half a million South Australians.
Biomethane production trial begins in Sydney
22 July, 2022 | Supplied by: NSW GovernmentA Sydney Water treatment plant will be helping to power thousands of homes with renewable biomethane made from wastewater.
