Leak detection — a dam good idea
16 June, 2016 by Andrew SpencePreventing liquid wastes polluting the surrounding area is one of the environmental concerns facing the mining industry. Now, a South Australian company has developed a device for detecting leaks in holding ponds that may help with this concern. The device could also have applications for holding ponds in the wastewater, agriculture and wine industries.
Get used to flash flooding, scientists say
06 June, 2016 | Supplied by: University of New South WalesAs Australia's east coast is ravaged by storms, UNSW engineers have got some bad news — due to climate change, flash flooding from such events is becoming more likely.
Managing golf course irrigation with soil moisture monitoring
03 June, 2016 | Supplied by: Outpost CentralA wildeye soil moisture system, recently installed at Wembley Golf Course in the Town of Cambridge, is being used to fine-tune irrigation and demonstrate efficiency.
WaterGroup Water Management Service
01 June, 2016 | Supplied by: WaterGroup Pty LtdWaterGroup's Water Management Service is suitable for people who want to save water but don't have the time. The service comprises submetering and smart metering, water management and active follow-up on leaks and abnormal consumption.
Soil moisture monitoring for olives
30 May, 2016 | Supplied by: Outpost CentralOlives are a hardy, drought-tolerant crop that recovers quickly from water stress. So why use soil moisture monitoring on olives?
How sustainable are the world's urban water cities?
19 May, 2016 | Supplied by: Arcadis Pty LtdSydney and Melbourne have been declared the eighth and 11th most sustainable urban water cities in the world, according to the Sustainable Cities Water Index.
HYDAC AutoFilt TwistFlow Strainer ATF
13 May, 2016 | Supplied by: HYDAC InternationalThe AutoFilt TwistFlow Strainer ATF ensures the production of service water from a secondary sedimentation tank's runoff. The product is a self-cleaning filter apparatus for solid-liquid separation, suitable for separating suspended solids up to several grams per litre from treated wastewater.
Tecpro V22 Dust Cannon
12 May, 2016 | Supplied by: Tecpro AustraliaThe V22 Dust Cannon is designed to use saline or salt water without the risk of rapid corrosion of components. This makes it suitable for the materials handling, ship loading and mining industries, where its powerful, energy-efficient turbine makes the unit good for controlling dust.
Veolia appoints new CEO for Asia–Pacific
12 May, 2016 | Supplied by: Veolia Australia and New ZealandVeolia Water Technologies has announced the appointment of Frédéric Théry as its Asia–Pacific chief executive officer. Théry took on the role in January 2016 after Veolia reorganised its operational entities according to four geographical regions, in order to facilitate greater cooperation between the company's various business units.
Beach buoys to detect water contamination
03 May, 2016US researchers have developed a way to inform beachgoers in a timely manner as to whether or not the water is clean enough to swim in.
The benefits of bioreactors
02 May, 2016US researchers are encouraging wider adoption of bioreactors as a nitrate management strategy.
OTT PLS-C temperature/level/conductivity sensor
29 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Aqualab Scientific Pty LtdThe OTT PLS-C unit provides basic water quality indicators by measuring water level, temperature and conductivity. The probe is suitable for measuring both surface water and groundwater.
Simplifying streamflow reporting
21 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Bureau of MeteorologyAnalysis and evaluation of streamflow patterns over time is a vital component of the State of the Environment report by the Department of the Environment. The Bureau of Meteorology has now released a web visualisation tool that makes this task much easier.
Evoqua acquires water filtration company Neptune Benson
19 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Evoqua Water Technologies Pty LtdEvoqua Water Technologies has completed its acquisition of Neptune Benson, a manufacturer of water filtration and disinfection products for the recreational, industrial and municipal water markets.
Sigrist AquaDMS Disinfection Measuring System
15 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Prodetec Pty LtdSuitable for the treatment of drinking water, water in beverage and food production and process water in various industries, the Sigrist AquaDMS Disinfection Measuring System helps technicians effectively optimise the chlorination of water.
