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.
Campbell Scientific acquires Sirco water-sampling systems range
18 January, 2012Campbell Scientific has acquired the Sirco range of water-sampling systems that can be used to monitor water quality, including stormwater, wastewater, groundwater sampling and other water-quality monitoring applications.
Campbell Scientific PVS4150C portable water sampler
18 January, 2012The PVS4150C portable water sampler can be used for stormwater, wastewater or other water-quality applications.
Campbell Scientific portable automatic water samplers
16 January, 2012Campbell Scientific offers both portable and stationary automatic water samplers for stormwater, wastewater or other water-quality applications. These samplers use external vacuum pumps to draw water through intake tubing, instead of the traditional peristaltic pumps that induce flow by squeezing flexible tubing.
Rapid pesticide detection tool for cleaner water
12 January, 2012A rapid screening tool developed by an RMIT University doctoral researcher could enable the instant detection of pesticide residues in Australia’s water catchments.
Li-Cor LI-820 CO2 Gas Analyser
23 November, 2011
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The Li-Cor LI-820 single-path, dual-wavelength, non-dispersive infrared CO2 Gas Analyser is used for continuous monitoring of CO2 in a range of environmental conditions including ocean science, plant science, geological monitoring and greenhouse control systems.
Campbell Scientific OBS500 submersible turbidity probe
19 October, 2011 byThe OBS500 submersible turbidity probe with active antifouling capabilities is suitable for improved measurements in biologically active water with both high and low turbidity.
Run-off monitoring on sugar cane farms
01 October, 2011In December 2009, the Herbert Demonstration farm site was established in the Trebonne area on Orazio and Anthony Marino’s farm. The project is supported by the Queensland Government’s Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI), Terrain Natural Resource Management (NRM), BSES and JCU staff. Combining environmental sustainability and profitable farming as the key drivers, this is a collaborative effort between growers, government, research and industry bodies and is part of the Queensland and Australian Government’s Reef Plan to improve water quality entering the Great Barrier Reef lagoon. There are demonstration farm sites also located in the Burdekin and Tully areas.
Novasys Sorbisense System passive samplers and mounting devices
12 September, 2011The Sorbisense System is a combination of passive samplers, SorbiCells and mounting devices for monitoring nutrients and xenobiotics in the aquatic environment as an alternative or supplementary to traditional grab sampling. This is especially advantageous if concentrations vary substantially with time, which makes it difficult to collect representative grab samples.
Hach HQd IntelliCal probes
01 August, 2011 byHach Company has introduced four IntelliCal probes to its electrochemistry portfolio. The new parameters within the HQd family include ammonium, chloride, fluoride and nitrate.
Hydrosense II handheld display and soil moisture sensor
26 July, 2011 byThe Hydrosense II compact measurement system has a handheld display and soil moisture sensor and allows precise, three-dimensional representation of playing fields. It features an easy-insertion soil probe and a clear, large LCD with button layout that allows one-handed operation in the field.
Schlumberger CTD-Diver groundwater quality monitor
29 June, 2011 byFrequent monitoring of soil and groundwater quality is traditionally a labour-intensive job. This is also the case if saltwater intrusion or pollution at remediation sites needs to be monitored. The CTD-Diver from Schlumberger is a fully stand-alone data logger with built-in memory, battery and sensors. It is used for reliability and longevity in groundwater quality monitoring.
