Protecting Queensland’s waterways
19 December, 2012 | Supplied by: Nubian Water SystemsUV-Guard Australia, a supplier of disinfection solutions which is part of the combined entity Nubian Water Systems, has refurbished Unitywater’s water treatment plant in Queensland to maximum design performance and will achieve the wastewater disinfection results required to meet licence consent.
Good response to NZ water measuring compliance action
17 December, 2012New Zealand’s Environment Canterbury is working with water consent holders with takes of 20 litres per second and more to ensure compliance with the national regulations to install a water measuring system.
Influence of the media on water use behaviour
14 December, 2012Australia’s recent drought led to unprecedented low water storage levels in many areas of the country, prompting measures such as wastewater recycling and desalination, which were widely covered in Australian newspapers. Researchers Professor Sara Dolnicar and Dr Anna Hurlimann believed it was important to look into how media reported on water-related topics.
Increased dosing testing capabilities ensure accurate, user-specific testing
13 December, 2012 | Supplied by: Grundfos Pumps Pty LtdGrundfos Pumps has recently installed a new state-of-the-art dosing system test rig, providing increased testing capabilities, in its facilities at Ormeau, Queensland. Since opening in October 2010, the Ormeau facilities have served as the hub for water treatment engineering and assembly activities throughout Australia.
Extreme floods recharge groundwater reserves
12 December, 2012A new study by La Trobe University and the National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training has shown that depleted groundwater reserves can be recharged very quickly by extreme floods.
Hach Titralab analyser for pH/total acidity
07 December, 2012 | Supplied by: Hach Pacific Pty LtdThe TitraLab automatic analyser is specifically designed for pH and total acidity in food and beverage applications, making it suitable for routine analysis measurements.
AqSep WaterCube and Watermaker reverse osmosis treatment systems
03 December, 2012 | Supplied by: Water Equipment PlusWater Equipment Plus has signed an agreement with AqSep of Denmark to act as exclusive distributor of the WaterCube and Watermaker reverse osmosis systems in Australia and New Zealand.
Providing pumps and real-time data during Hurricane Sandy
03 December, 2012 | Supplied by: Xylem Water Solutions Australia LtdOpinions are divided on whether or not Hurricane Sandy was fuelled by climate change, but the fact is this extreme storm in the US in October caused a massive amount of destruction and loss of life. According to scientists storms such as this will become more common and one factor that caused Sandy to swell was that ocean waters were about 1° warmer thanks to man-made climate change. Catastrophes such as this call for innovative solutions and technology from companies such as Xylem to help monitor the situation and control the clean-up in its aftermath.
Sydney Water signs $100 million agreement for SCADA upgrade
29 November, 2012Sydney Water has signed a $100 million Collaborative Services Agreement with Schneider Electric (Australia) and Thompson Controls to upgrade systems at 33 water and wastewater treatment plants.
Water treatment: from Barcelona to Taralga, Australia
20 November, 2012 | Supplied by: Xylem Water Solutions Australia LtdBarcelona’s Saint Joan Despi Water Treatment Plant is currently trialling a pilot plant built by Xylem Spain to assess the potential of ultrafiltration to treat a portion of the city’s water supply. Meanwhile, the small town of Taralga, located 2.5 hours’ drive southwest of Sydney, was having its water supply filtered and treated with UV. Todd Miklich thought the water treatment plant (WTP) he had seen on his trip would be a suitable fit for the town.
Brisbane water treatment business going swimmingly in the Middle East
19 November, 2012 | Supplied by: AIS EnterprisesBrisbane-based company Australian Innovative Systems (AIS) is continuing to grow its export business designing and manufacturing chlorine generators for water disinfection to one of the world’s most environmentally challenged and water-starved regions - the Middle East.
Nyrstar stormwater project saves water and reduces impacts on Derwent River
16 November, 2012Senator Don Farrell, Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainability and Urban Water, has joined Senator for Tasmania Carol Brown to announce the Australian Government’s $2.9 million funding contribution to the Integrated Water Cycle Management Project at Nyrstar Hobart.
Crocodile eggs measure river health
12 November, 2012A Darwin-based scientist has converted Aboriginal knowledge of Australia’s landscape into an environmental management tool.
Recycling improves Phillip Island’s water security
06 November, 2012Phillip Island residents and businesses are set to benefit from improved water security following the completion of the Phillip Island Recycled Water Scheme project. The scheme will save 194 million litres of drinking water each year by providing Class A recycled water to developing residential areas, as well as agricultural and commercial businesses.
Getting on top of the toxins
05 November, 2012University of Waikato ecologist Professor David Hamilton has been awarded a $920,000 Marsden Grant to study toxin production found in blue-green algae in lakes.
