Providing clean tank water to rural homes without using chemicals
22 September, 2015 | Supplied by: UV-Guard Australia Pty LtdClean and safe drinking water is essential for good health; however, when you're living on a rural property, clean water from a rainwater tank is not always guaranteed.
Andzac continues to develop its aeration and mixing technology
22 September, 2015 | Supplied by: Andzac Water Treatment
After moving into new premises and constructing a new 40,000 L testing tank, Andzac Water Treatment is now able to improve efficiency further by 'tuning' the venturis of its aeration technology. AWT is also adding an additional source of air injection into the pre-pump stage, including flash mixing, which will allow the introduction of chemicals to be added into the jet venturi stream.
Delivering efficiency in the water business
14 September, 2015 by Rod Naylor, Executive General Manager Growth, Veolia Australia New Zealand, Sydney and Veolia Innovation and Markets Department, Paris | Supplied by: Veolia Australia and New ZealandMaking sustainable changes that deliver more for less is a challenging task. Substantial, sustainable change requires a willingness to change the very nature of an organisation: what it does, how it gets done and even who does it.
Guidelines to ensure water supply during a crisis
28 August, 2015ISO 24518 looks at the steps water utilities have to take in order to be ready for any crisis situation; what to do during an emergency; and how to re-establish services and learn from the situation.
IHG and Water Footprint Network to develop water stewardship program
26 August, 2015InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has appointed the Water Footprint Network to develop a worldwide water stewardship program for the hotel company.
'Shade balls' protect water quality at Los Angeles Reservoir
25 August, 2015Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has completed the deployment of 96 million 'shade balls' into the 71 ha Los Angeles Reservoir.
Gems Sensors & Controls DipTape level indicator
13 August, 2015 | Supplied by: Control Components Pty LtdGems Sensors & Controls DipTape level indicators are a simple way to measure the liquid level in storage tanks and IBCs. They are suitable for quick, periodic readouts where power is unavailable or undesirable.
Tsurumi 1000 V submersible dewatering pumps
11 August, 2015 | Supplied by: Australian Pump Industries Pty LtdTsurumi's 1000 V submersible dewatering pumps were specifically designed to withstand the punishing conditions found in mining sites. The three-phase pumps have flows of up to 6500 L/min and maximum head of up to 200 m.
Controlling Legionella with UV water disinfection
05 August, 2015 | Supplied by: UV-Guard Australia Pty LtdUV-Guard's water treatment systems provide protection against Legionnaires' disease — a debilitating and potentially fatal condition caused by the Legionella bacteria, which thrives in warm, moist environments.
ABB Aztec AFM631 fluoride analyser
05 August, 2015 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdThe Aztec 600 fluoride analyser provides accurate measurement of fluoride concentrations to enable precise control of water fluoridation. The analyser measures total solubilised fluoride using a combination fluoride ion-selective electrode.
Robot boats to respond to major weather events
28 July, 2015Roboticist Dr Matthew Dunbabin has developed a flotilla of robotic boats that could monitor the effects of major weather events and provide early warning on potential environmental disasters.
Xylem names new managing director
22 July, 2015Jim Athanas has been named the managing director for water technology provider Xylem Oceania. To be based in Sydney, he will be responsible for driving revenue and market share expansion.
Googonians — 'living the good life'
21 July, 2015 by Susan Farr | Supplied by: AECOM Australia Pty LtdA Googonian is a proud new owner of a sustainable home in the new township of Googong, conveniently located between Canberra in the ACT and Queanbeyan in Southern NSW. This premium development is centred on values of sustainability, affordability and community, and has established innovative and ambitious sustainability goals that are serving to demonstrate best practice both in Australia and internationally.
A stormwater harvesting system at Sydney Park
20 July, 2015The City of Sydney has officially opened an $11.3 million stormwater harvesting system to support wetlands and wildlife in Sydney Park.
Alternative approach to intelligent water network
20 July, 2015 | Supplied by: WaterGroup Pty LtdAn alternative approach to establish an advanced intelligent water network comprises a suite of tools deployed to maximise the overall benefit while minimising cost.
