Inquiry into environmental water commences
01 March, 2018The inquiry will examine the role of the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder in determining how environmental water should be used.
Bürkert Type 8647 AirLINE SP valve island
28 February, 2018 | Supplied by: Burkert Fluid Control SystemsThe Bürkert Type 8647 AirLINE SP valve island has been designed to be compatible with the Siemens I/O system SIMATIC ET 200SP, enabling maximum system availability for pneumatic controllers.
Graphene membrane enables single-step water purification
19 February, 2018CSIRO scientists have created a graphene film with microscopic nanochannels that let water pass through, but stop pollutants.
Achieving even water filtration
19 February, 2018 | Supplied by: Tecpro AustraliaWhen 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, 2018Australian 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 | Supplied by: Evoqua Water Technologies Pty LtdThe 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.
Top 5 smart water metering predictions for 2018
05 February, 2018 by Rian Sullings, Manager Smart Metering & IoT | Supplied by: WaterGroup Pty LtdThis year smart water metering will continue to build on the achievements of 2017 and take them to new levels, and new solutions will start to emerge.
Water 4.0 — following the digitisation trend
02 February, 2018The latest developments in the field of drinking water preparation and distribution will be on show at the upcoming trade fair IFAT in Munich.
Keller DCX-22 AA data logging probes for water level monitoring
01 February, 2018 | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty LtdBestech Australia introduces Keller DCX-22 AA data logging probes to monitor groundwater levels and tank filling levels, which can be used under a wide range of conditions.
Data analysis software to help households save water
31 January, 2018The software uses hourly water use data supplied by smart water meters to identify irrigation habits, allowing water utilities to tailor engagement with individual customers.
Rheem upgrades manufacturing facility following deregulation
23 January, 2018 | Supplied by: Rheem AustraliaRheem Australia has unveiled its newly upgraded manufacturing facility in Rydalmere, Sydney. The $40 million upgrade was opened by Minister for the Environment and Energy Josh Frydenberg.
Desalination to the rescue
23 January, 2018 by Dr Peter Harrop, Chairman | Supplied by: IDTechExThe world has very little fresh water and it is running out. At tens of billions of tonnes yearly, the fresh water of the ice caps is falling into the salty sea, which is already 97% of the world's water.
SA Water aims for $0 net electricity costs by 2020
23 January, 2018SA Water plans to reduce its demand on the grid and increase its renewable energy generation and storage capacity, in an ambitious plan to achieve zero net electricity costs within the next three years.
Smart cities with water and energy efficiencies
19 January, 2018A future smart cities project in Western Australia that involves academic, infrastructure and technology partners will assess how cities can use blockchain technology and data analytics to integrate distributed energy and water systems.
Self-primer ideal for sea water at Daydream
18 January, 2018 | Supplied by: Hydro InnovationsA seawater pump was needed at Daydream Island to pump filtered sea water to the Living Reef on the North Side of the Daydream Island Resort.
