Product launch in Asia
05 November, 2008
At its recent distributor meeting, Aqua Diagnostic launched its PeCOD COD analyser range across Asia.
Wastewater treatment technology wins prize
20 October, 2008
Bilexys is the winner of the UQ Business School’s $100,000 Enterprize business plan competition with its invention of a highly efficient wastewater treatment technology that uses bacteria as catalysts to remove dissolved organics from wastewater.
Wastewater analyser
22 September, 2008 | Supplied by: Endress+Hauser Australia Pty Ltd
Endress+Hauser has launched an inline analyser for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plants. The STIP-scan device reduces costly sampling and maintenance procedures by operating directly in the process.
NSW industrial gear-unit service facility expanded
19 September, 2008
In support of Australia's demanding water/wastewater sector, drives solutions group SEW-Eurodrive has expanded its NSW industrial gear-unit service facility.
Case study: Technology solving lead problems
17 September, 2008
A simple application technology is being used to treat lead-contaminated wastewater on a building maintenance site. The process is resulting in treated water that is free from lead and other contaminants that can be recycled for beneficial use.
Project receives Environment and Energy Efficiency Award
13 August, 2008
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.
Australian technology helps make Beijing ‘greener’
12 August, 2008
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.
Standard to ensure wastewater systems are maintained
14 July, 2008
A proposed national environmental standard to improve the environmental performance of domestic on-site wastewater systems is out for public comment, Environment Minister Trevor Mallard said.
Newly amended standard on drainage fields for use in wastewater treatment
10 July, 2008
BSI British Standards has published an amended version of BS 6297.
Vistech calls for more funding opportunities
03 July, 2008
Vistech, the Victoria–Israel Science and Technology R&D Fund, is providing $970,000 for three new projects and is calling for more applications.
Name change and new headquarters for wastewaster solution group
24 June, 2008
Australasian wastewater solutions group Contra-Shear Technology is expanding its industrial and municipal services and technologies from a new headquarters established in Sydney. The company has also changed its name to CST Wastewater Solutions to reflect its expanded scope as it moves to its combined office and warehouse in Roseville.
Australian research highlighted at biosolids conference
28 May, 2008
Exploiting the solid by-product of sewerage treatment and reducing the amount of waste added to landfill were two of the driving factors triggering a six-year nationally coordinated study into biosolids, the results of which will be highlighted at the Australian Water Associations Biosolids Specialty Conference on 11–12 June in Adelaide.
Self-primer pump
22 May, 2008 | Supplied by: EPG Pumps
The Weir Self-Primer (WSP) is a rugged, dependable self-priming end suction centrifugal pump. The pump is suitable for a range of solids-handling jobs where a self-priming application is required. It is available in a 3, 4, 6, 8 or 10" suction/discharge.
Metering pump with automatic vent
22 May, 2008 | Supplied by: ProMinent Fluid Controls Pty Ltd
Gas-emitting media in metering applications can often reduce pump output or even prevent the pumped medium from being delivered. To avoid this situation, the pumps generally need to be bled manually in such applications. This procedure can be performed simply, conveniently and safely by the delta diaphragm metering pump with the new venting module.
Nano-solution to clean drinking water
15 May, 2008
UniSA scientists have discovered a simple way to remove bacteria and other contaminants from water using tiny particles of pure silica coated with an active nano-material.
