Subsurface drip irrigation - an ideal use for recycled water
23 February, 2011As water becomes less accessible, Australians will need to look at more efficient ways to irrigate. The current worldwide trend towards the use of recycled water in major urban applications shows great promise and is increasing as the cost of potable water climbs and treated water becomes more accessible. Large open spaces, like sports fields and ovals, lend themselves to using recycled water.
Work continues at recycled water plant
01 February, 2011 byConstruction continues on the recycled water plant at Fairfield that will provide recycled water to some of Sydney’s largest industrial water users as part of the of the NSW Government’s Sydney Metropolitan Water Plan. The plan has set targets to provide up to 12% of Sydney’s water needs through recycled water projects.
Aquacell modular water tanks
16 August, 2010 byThe Aquacell modular water tanks are now available as a stand-alone product for commercial applications. Each rectangular tank holds 5000 L and is made of recyclable polyethylene. The tanks measure 1.2 wide x 2.5 long x 2.2 m high, making them suitable for tight-space applications.
New tools to encourage the uptake of water recycling
19 May, 2010The CEO of the National Water Commission, Ken Matthews, and the Executive Director of the Water Services Association of Australia, Ross Young, have released three new software tools to assist Australia’s water managers to safely implement water recycling schemes.
Tenders called to build residential recycled water scheme
20 April, 2010Sydney Water has called for tenders to construct vital infrastructure for one of the largest recycling schemes in Australia.
Tank water protection
19 April, 2010Maintaining rainwater tanks and other storages used for drinking water in a good healthy condition is important in removing the risk of outbreaks of dengue fever - a mosquito-borne viral disease which is often symptom-less but can create fatal consequences.
Rainwater harvesting system
29 March, 2010Grundfos Pumps’s head office, located in Regency Park, South Australia, has recently completed the installation of a rainwater harvesting system. The system comprises three 50,000 L tanks that collect rainwater from 1,500 m2 of roof catchment area.
Recycled water plant
12 November, 2009Black & Veatch has announced that Stage 1 of the Sembcorp Changi NEWater Plant (SCNP) in Singapore has started commercial operations. Black & Veatch provided full design engineering for the plant along with construction support and commissioning services.
Recycling water in your backyard
09 November, 2009Unit blocks, gated communities and other strata-titled properties could collect, manage and recycle water on site to take pressure off mains water, a Griffith University report has found.
Nestlé move saves millions
11 September, 2009A Nestlé Foods factory in Pakenham, Victoria, has just completed a water-saving project that is reported to save five million litres of water a year. Rainwater captured from the rooftops of three factory buildings is used to supplement mains water for the factory’s cooling towers.Â
Water re-use options to expand water supply portfolios
04 September, 2009Water re-use is an effective solution that is not impaired by climate, geographical location or water supply situation. There are a host of re-use opportunities for any given community; however, there is no one-size-fits-all solution.
SEQ’s first Class A+ recycled water residential development on track
16 July, 2009Queensland’s Gold Coast is leading the way in sustainable water and wastewater management.
Do not use Using community grants to improve environmental outcomes
23 February, 2009The Southern Hemisphere’s largest water recycling project is using a community grants program to help grassroots organisations deliver environmental programs in South East Queensland.
EcoForum focuses on water recycling
10 February, 2009Delegates at the EcoForum Conference & Exhibition will hear about water recycling innovations including conference streams on water, wastewater, waste, energy, air quality, climate change and land remediation.
1100 homes to use recycled water in washing machines
19 January, 2009Recycled water will be used in washing machines in a South Australian regional coastal development.
