Water > Treatment

Water filtration with a 'molecular sieve'

21 May, 2018

Scientists have used cutting-edge nanomaterials to create a chemical filter capable of industrial-grade water purification.


Veolia to deliver water treatment plant at WA lithium mine

06 April, 2018

Veolia technologies used at the water treatment plant will allow output at the mine to be doubled, satisfying all environmental requirements regarding discharge water.


Chlorine reduction in water using UV

27 March, 2018

In recent times, UV treatment systems have become a popular option for free chlorine removal.


Rocla First Defense High Capacity (HC) separator

21 March, 2018

Rocla has introduced the First Defense High Capacity (HC) separator for effective stormwater treatment. The TSS capture device has been designed with flexibility in mind and to maximise available site space without compromising the treatment level.


Fonterra manufacturing site to reduce water use by 70%

19 March, 2018

Dairy company Fonterra is investing in an advanced plant that is set to reduce the amount of groundwater extracted for its Darfield manufacturing site by around 70%.


Graphene membrane enables single-step water purification

19 February, 2018

CSIRO scientists have created a graphene film with microscopic nanochannels that let water pass through, but stop pollutants.


Achieving even water filtration

19 February, 2018

When a water treatment facility recently undertook a major refurbishment, routine testing of its filtration system showed cause for concern.


A new way to filter salt and metal ions from water

12 February, 2018

Australian and US researchers have discovered a way to utilise metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) to make sea water suitable for drinking.


Evoqua Water Technologies OSEC L electrolyser

07 February, 2018

The OSEC L electrolyser is a water disinfection system that creates sodium hypochlorite on-site and on demand. Compact, easy to install and easy to use, the product offers push-button operation, plug-and-play installation and a footprint roughly 50% smaller than other on-site generators, according to the company.


Australians enjoy a good drink…

15 January, 2018

Australians enjoy a good drink, and that includes healthy, sparkling clean and tasty tap water.


Philippines water purification plant gets an upgrade

11 December, 2017

De Nora Water Technologies is partnering with JFE Engineering to upgrade the biggest water purification plant in the Philippines, which supplies water to approximately six million people in Metropolitan Manila.


Hydroflux HUBER joins with EPCO Australia

05 December, 2017

The Hydroflux Group of water treatment companies has announced the launch of Hydroflux Epco — a brand combining wastewater innovator Hydroflux HUBER with EPCO Australia, one of Australia's longest standing water companies.


Breakthrough in treating PFAS groundwater contamination

03 October, 2017

Scientists at OPEC Systems have developed new technology that is said to provide a breakthrough for communities experiencing PFAS groundwater contamination.


FLUID SYSTEMS nanofiltration and reverse osmosis products

19 September, 2017

FLUID SYSTEMS' nanofiltration (NF) and reverse osmosis (RO) product lines are suitable for the delivery of consistent, high-quality filtration, offering municipal and industrial clients a total treatment solution with re-use potential.


Hach RTC (Real Time Control) water treatment systems

20 July, 2017

Hach's RTC (Real Time Control) solutions are complete off-the-shelf systems that adjust treatment processes in real time. Standardised RTC modules can be combined and configured to deliver a holistic water treatment optimisation solution, tailored to plant-specific requirements, which will improve compliance and reduce operating expenses.


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