New membranes could help eliminate brine waste at desalination plants
17 April, 2025Membranes packed with charge can help overcome the current salinity limit, making it easier to crystallise ocean salts and harvest valuable minerals.
New filter tech targets PFAS in water
14 April, 2025 | Supplied by: Monash UniversityResearchers at Monash University have developed a water filtration membrane that effectively removes small PFAS molecules.
Water shortages prompt Vic Government to boost supply
08 April, 2025 | Supplied by: Victorian GovernmentThe decision follows Geelong water storages hitting a six-year low and a double-digit annual decline in Melbourne's storage levels.
EPOC Enviro secures patent for PFAS remediation technology
04 April, 2025 | Supplied by: EPOC EnviroAustralian company EPOC Enviro has announced the approval of its foam fractionation patent, securing exclusive rights for its SAFF technology in Australia.
Slentech DZK humidity and temperature transmitter
02 April, 2025 | Supplied by: Slentech Pty LtdThe Slentech DZK humidity and temperature transmitter has a modular design with high accuracy that is easy to install.
SciDev secures US contract for PFAS remediation
31 March, 2025 | Supplied by: SciDev LtdSciDev has secured a contract with US consulting firm Halff for the treatment of PFAS-impacted, investigation-derived waste on US Department of Defense sites.
Hunter Water invests in water security and infrastructure
26 March, 2025 | Supplied by: Hunter Water CorporationHunter Water is ensuring the future of its water storage network by progressing six key reservoir upgrade projects.
Balancing energy and water in data centres
24 March, 2025 by Alex Setmajer, Program Manager, Water & Nature, Equinix | Supplied by: Equinix Australia Pty LtdWorld Water Day served as a timely reminder that we all have a role to play in tackling climate change and water stress.
Greater Western Water uses Gorman-Rupp pump in water delivery project
01 March, 2025 | Supplied by: Hydro InnovationsThe Gorman-Rupp pump was selected for Greater Western Water's WIN project to deliver water to irrigation pivots and storage tanks in Melbourne.
Novel approach to desalination tech could help to ease water scarcity
05 February, 2025 | Supplied by: University of South AustraliaUniSA researchers have overcome a limitation of desalination plants, successfully trialling a new method to make seawater evaporate faster than freshwater.
Sydney Water trial at Cascade Water Filtration Plant reduces PFAS levels
03 February, 2025 | Supplied by: Sydney Water CorporationSydney Water's newly commissioned mobile PFAS treatment unit at Cascade Water Filtration Plant has started to reduce the levels of PFAS during the first month of the trial.
Galltec+Mela Humidity and Temperature sensors with ATEX certification
01 February, 2025 | Supplied by: Slentech Pty LtdHumidity and temperature sensors with ATEX certification for use in potentially explosive atmospheres and areas with combustible dust equipment of category 1G, 1/2G and 2D.
Advanced method to detect harbour sewage
18 December, 2024Macquarie University researchers have investigated the level of sewage pollution in 18 global harbours, with concerning results.
Aust company secures first European order for PFAS treatment
20 November, 2024 | Supplied by: SciDev LtdUnder the $475K contract, works will involve the design, construction and commissioning of a containerised PFAS water treatment plant in Sweden.
Data centres working to use water responsibly
06 November, 2024 by Alex Setmajer, Sustainability Manager – Ecology, Equinix | Supplied by: EquinixDecisions that go into designing a new data centre will stay in place for many years to come, so it's important to look at the local water context.
