Wastewater

Simple technology for solids removal from industrial and municipal wastewater

21 December, 2022 by Michael Bambridge* | Supplied by: CST Wastewater Solutions

Simple, efficient, easily operated and maintained screening is the first and very critical stage in municipal and industrial wastewater treatment.


Reusing sloppy sludge to fix sewer pipe problem

13 December, 2022 | Supplied by: University of South Australia

To 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 Water

SA 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 Water

An 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 University

Researchers 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, 2022

Food 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 Water

Work 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 Ltd

Recent 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 Innovations

An 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, 2022

Floating wetlands are being piloted as a way to improve water quality and increase habitat and biodiversity at Westernport Water's wastewater treatment plant.


New "Lampo" emergency response unit

01 September, 2022 | Supplied by: Hydro Innovations

These units have been designed to simplify the deployment of emergency response equipment for municipalities, emergency services and contractors.


Gorman Rupp Super T self-priming pumps

01 September, 2022 | Supplied by: Hydro Innovations

These pumps are designed for solids-laden liquids and slurries and can reprime automatically.


Victorian circular plastics facilities engage Aerofloat for wastewater treatment

05 August, 2022 | Supplied by: Aerofloat (Australia) Pty Ltd

Award-winning wastewater company Aerofloat is rising to prominence in the circular economy space.


Measurement technology in pressure sewage system

01 August, 2022 | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty Ltd

Sewage systems will need to adapt in the future to keep up with climate change and increased demands from higher populations.


Lighting up water treatment in Happy Valley

29 July, 2022 | Supplied by: SA Water

An ultraviolet disinfection system has kept pathogens at bay to protect the supply of safe, clean drinking water for nearly half a million South Australians.


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