ANU saves with smart water metering
30 June, 2017 | Supplied by: WaterGroup Pty LtdAustralian National University had over 180 water monitoring devices installed across its network in August 2016.
Itron expands smart island project in Tonga
15 June, 2017 | Supplied by: Itron Australasia Pty LtdTechnology and services company Itron has signed a contract with the Tonga Water Board to deliver its OpenWay Riva IoT solution for water.
Dwyer Instruments Model L8 Flotect liquid level float switch
01 June, 2017 | Supplied by: Dwyer Omega (Aust) Pty LtdThe Model L8 Flotect liquid level float switch features a leak-proof body and float constructed from tough, durable polyphenylene sulfide, which has good chemical resistance.
Better odour management can save water utilities $900K a year
15 May, 2017 | Supplied by: Envirosuite Operations Pty LtdAustralian technology provider EnviroSuite has discovered through an independent cost assessment that effective odour management can save single urban water utility sites up to $900,000 per year.
The Vortab Company Vortab Elbow Flow Conditioner
05 May, 2017 | Supplied by: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty LtdThe Vortab Elbow Flow Conditioner nearly eliminates flow meter upstream piping requirements by conditioning the flow stream into a flow regime, mimicking adequate straight run.
Perth desal plant recognised for infrastructure excellence
13 April, 2017 | Supplied by: SUEZAt the 2017 National Infrastructure Awards, utility company SUEZ received the Operator & Service Provider Excellence Award for its work with Water Corporation at the Perth Seawater Desalination Plant (PSDP).
Water scarcity drives water efficiency
07 April, 2017 by Tony Arnel, Global Head of Sustainability, Norman Disney & Young | Supplied by: Norman Disney & YoungWater scarcity already affects every continent. Around 1.2 billion people — or almost one-fifth of the world's population — live in arid areas with water shortages. Another 1.6 billion people — one-quarter of our global population — face water shortages as a result of climate change.
Wastewater solution meets stringent regulations
06 April, 2017 by Evoqua Water Technologies | Supplied by: Evoqua Water Technologies Pty LtdA low-maintenance wastewater solution using Australian-made technology and membranes was implemented at the North Head Sewage Treatment Plant (STP).
Managing assets
01 April, 2017 | Supplied by: TRILITYWhen TRILITY considered developing a new water treatment plant near Perth in 2010, its team of executives and number crunchers sat down in the Company's Adelaide head office to assess a proposed 37-year contract to design, build and operate the 240 ML per day facility.
Modelling best placement of green infrastructure to reduce urban heat
01 April, 2017 | Supplied by: CRC for Water Sensitive CitiesA numerical tool for designing Water Sensitive Cities — a concept closely aligned with water wise cities — is creating demonstrated impact in places like the City of Unley, Adelaide.
Advanced oxidation process for taste and odour removal
30 March, 2017 | Supplied by: Xylem Water Solutions Australia LtdTo remove taste and odour compounds at Sung-Nam Water Treatment Plant, Xylem provided a complete advanced oxidation processes (AOP) system.
SMC HYG hygienic cylinders
24 March, 2017 | Supplied by: SMC Australia | New ZealandThe hygienic cylinder from SMC's HYG range uses guided rod cylinders and offers high performance when used in machine applications, especially where hygiene needs to be considered.
Desalinated water starts flowing in Victoria
20 March, 2017The first water from the Victorian Desalination Plant, located in the seaside town of Wonthaggi, has begun to flow into the Cardinia Reservoir.
Federal funding for Tasmanian irrigation projects
08 March, 2017Construction is now underway on the next round of Tasmanian Irrigation projects, which aim to support regional development and sustainable growth in Tasmania's irrigated agriculture sector.
In-Situ Aqua TROLL 600 multiparameter sonde
06 March, 2017 | Supplied by: Thermo Fisher ScientificThe In-Situ Aqua TROLL 600, distributed by Thermo Fisher Scientific, is a customisable and powerful multiparameter water analysis instrument. It combines water quality sensors with smartphone mobility to collect and analyse users' data.
