Sigrist OilGuard oil-in-water monitor
06 July, 2012The Sigrist OilGuard provides online continuous monitoring of water for traces of mineral oils, using fluorescence principle. It can be used to monitor any water type, including process, waste, raw and potable water.
Itron’s water technology selected by Sydney Water
04 July, 2012Itron has announced that on 1 July 2012, water utility Sydney Water began the three-year-long installation of Itron’s high-efficiency meters to replace old meters that serve its residential and commercial customers in Sydney.
Pilbara to boost water savings by billions of litres
25 June, 2012Pilbara communities will save up to 1.15 billion litres of water each year through a $1.5 million expansion of water-efficiency projects.
Water meters powered by water
04 June, 2012University of Waikato scientists are hoping to create a smart water meter, completely powered by the water running through it.
Hach sensION+ MM110 Portable pH, ORP, EC Field Kit
01 June, 2012The Hach sensION+ MM110 Portable pH, ORP, EC Field Kit is an all-in-one system that makes general water quality meter testing fast and simple.
Sydney Water awards contract to Elster
28 May, 2012Sydney Water has selected Elster as one of its suppliers to deliver V100 volumetric water meters and Helix water meters over the next three years, commencing 1 July 2012. These meters will help Sydney Water to manage its water resources more efficiently by providing accurate measurement of water usage and control over water leakage and wastage.
Domosystem Humitest moisture meters with external probe
25 May, 2012Three moisture meters with external probes have been added to Domosystem’s Humitest range, allowing for the measurement of water content and temperature of turf, hay, compost, sand and substrate.
Dwyer Instruments Series FS-2 Vane Flow Switch
02 May, 2012The Series FS-2 Vane Flow Switch offers an economical flow proving solution. It is suitable for use in ‘flow or no flow’ applications in cold and hot water systems, proving flow in boilers, hot water heaters and chillers.
Robot to monitor Brisbane’s drinking water
01 May, 2012A high-tech autonomous robot is to be sent into the depths of Brisbane’s reservoirs to monitor the health of our drinking water.
FP360sc oil-in-water sensor
01 March, 2012The Hach FP360sc is specifically designed to detect traces of mineral oils in water. The sensor monitors surface water, process water and industrial water continuously.
Series EDA Electronic Pressure Control
22 February, 2012The series EDA Electronic Pressure Control is a versatile compact package that can replace a separate gauge, two switches and a transmitter in a system. This can save money, installation time and panel space.
E. coli outbreak in NSW Central Coast water supply
07 February, 2012 by Lauren DavisResidents of the Kariong area of the New South Wales Central Coast have been warned of the presence of Escherichia coli (E. coli) in the water supply. A Boil Water Alert has been issued to the area, with boiled or bottled water to be used for activities such as drinking, cooking, washing raw foods and cleaning teeth.
SCA science works for water protection in coal seam gas activities
03 February, 2012Coal seam gas exploration remains a significant issue in the community and an area of strong focus for the Sydney Catchment Authority (SCA).
Turner Designs AquaFluor handheld fluorometer/turbidimeter
02 February, 2012The AquaFluor is a lightweight handheld fluorometer/turbidimeter which is suitable for field use. Its small size and durability makes it easy to use for quick measurements away from the laboratory. Dual-channel capability allows users to measure fluorescence and turbidity in one sample.
Pumps help keep Sydney’s water safe
25 January, 2012Sydney Water Analytical Services plays an important role auditing treated and untreated water samples from various locations in Sydney’s water network, and Watson-Marlow pumps have been an integral part of its services for over 10 years.
