Consortium contracted to deliver water supply pipeline to Broken Hill
24 October, 2017A consortium comprising John Holland, MPC Group and TRILITY has been awarded the contract to design, build, operate and maintain a 270 km steel water pipeline that will deliver water supply security for the people of Broken Hill.
How can farmers improve soil performance?
23 October, 2017A new report has found that soil retains water better if practices that increase levels of soil carbon are used in farming.
Water security: how does Melbourne meet its future water needs?
17 October, 2017 by Melanie Collett | Supplied by: Aecom Australia Pty LtdSustainability Matters asked AECOM's Water Resource Practice leader, Melanie Collett, about future urban water security challenges from a local perspective.
Call for papers now open for 2018 Irrigation Australia conference
17 October, 2017The 2018 Irrigation Australia International Conference, to be held from 13–15 June at ICC Sydney, has opened its call for papers.
Smart Water Networks — what to consider when implementing in an enterprise
09 October, 2017 by Simon Zander, National Segment Manager Water and Waste Water at Schneider Electric | Supplied by: Clipsal - by Schneider ElectricUsing smart-water technologies can not only help organisations understand their customers but it can also help them create efficiencies, improve longevity of assets and predict future trends.
Breakthrough in treating PFAS groundwater contamination
03 October, 2017 | Supplied by: OPEC Systems Pty LtdScientists at OPEC Systems have developed new technology that is said to provide a breakthrough for communities experiencing PFAS groundwater contamination.
Advanced strategies to deliver a successful smart water network
29 September, 2017 | Supplied by: Sensus UK Systems LtdMore than a third of the world's drinking water is lost before it reaches consumers. Not only does this inefficiency affect utilities by increasing operational costs and failing to provide a satisfactory customer service — but it also has a huge impact on the environment.
ECD Model X80 Universal Transmitter
22 September, 2017 | Supplied by: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty LtdThe ECD Model X80 Universal Transmitter is a single- or dual-channel transmitter designed for the continuous measurement of pH, ORP, pION, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, conductivity or resistivity in a general-purpose industrial environment.
FLUID SYSTEMS nanofiltration and reverse osmosis products
19 September, 2017 | Supplied by: Koch Membrane ServicesFLUID 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.
On-site calibration of bulk flow meters at operational conditions
19 September, 2017A number of laser optical on-site calibrations were conducted for bulk water flow meters in Queensland using a calibration technology developed by German company OPTOLUTION.
ifm electronic SM4000 mag flow meters with IO-Link
14 September, 2017 | Supplied by: ifm efector pty ltdThe SM4000 magnetic-inductive flow meter operates on Faraday's law of induction. Conductive media flow through a magnetic field and the voltage generated is proportional to the speed or flow rate. This voltage is tapped via electrodes and converted in the evaluation electronics.
Victorian communities to guide water management
08 September, 2017The Victorian Government has announced that it will put communities at the centre of storm and recycled water management through new forums across the state.
Taking the lead on water security
04 September, 2017 | Supplied by: Aecom Australia Pty LtdResearch finds cities join companies to lead on water security development following climate change and urban population pressure.
Blue-I SMART NRG battery-operated chlorine analyser
01 September, 2017 | Supplied by: Thermo Fisher ScientificThermo Fisher Scientific has introduced the SMART NRG, a battery-operated water quality monitoring station that can be installed anywhere along the water distribution network.
Driving sustainability in the Australia water industry
04 August, 2017 by James Currie* | Supplied by: Black & VeatchFacing up to water security challenges and adopting strategies to allocate water amongst competing users in an economically efficient manner can drive Australia's water security.
