FP360sc oil-in-water sensor
01 March, 2012 | Supplied by: Hach Pacific Pty LtdThe Hach FP360sc is specifically designed to detect traces of mineral oils in water. The sensor monitors surface water, process water and industrial water continuously.
Series EDA Electronic Pressure Control
22 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Dwyer Omega (Aust) Pty LtdThe series EDA Electronic Pressure Control is a versatile compact package that can replace a separate gauge, two switches and a transmitter in a system. This can save money, installation time and panel space.
Tsurumi PU sump pump series
17 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Australian Pump Industries Pty LtdThe Tsurumi PU series automatic submersible sump pump system is designed to be simple to set, without the complication and expense of a control box. This means no additional wiring or power is required, other than the standard pump power cable.
Northern Water Treatment Plant supplying water to Townsville residents
16 February, 2012Trility has announced that the $67 million Northern Water Treatment Plant (NWTP) at Kinduro near Townsville has commenced operation.
Forum promotes new water technologies
15 February, 2012Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) and Isle Utilities have announced a partnership to deliver the Technology Approval Group (TAG) to Australian water utilities. TAG is an innovation forum designed to accelerate the commercialisation of new water technologies.
E. coli outbreak in NSW Central Coast water supply
07 February, 2012 by Lauren DavisResidents of the Kariong area of the New South Wales Central Coast have been warned of the presence of Escherichia coli (E. coli) in the water supply. A Boil Water Alert has been issued to the area, with boiled or bottled water to be used for activities such as drinking, cooking, washing raw foods and cleaning teeth.
SCA science works for water protection in coal seam gas activities
03 February, 2012Coal seam gas exploration remains a significant issue in the community and an area of strong focus for the Sydney Catchment Authority (SCA).
National water planning resource goes online
03 February, 2012An interactive web resource to help people easily access information on the status of water planning across Australia has been launched by the National Water Commission.
Turner Designs AquaFluor handheld fluorometer/turbidimeter
02 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Aqualab Scientific Pty LtdThe AquaFluor is a lightweight handheld fluorometer/turbidimeter which is suitable for field use. Its small size and durability makes it easy to use for quick measurements away from the laboratory. Dual-channel capability allows users to measure fluorescence and turbidity in one sample.
Water environmental innovation at mining site
29 January, 2012 | Supplied by: pitt&sherryTo meet Grange Resources’ stringent requirements to protect the Savage River from its nearby mining operations, pitt&sherry designed a unique hydrocarbon separator to ensure no hydrocarbons were released into the river.
Pumps help keep Sydney’s water safe
25 January, 2012 | Supplied by: Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology SolutionsSydney Water Analytical Services plays an important role auditing treated and untreated water samples from various locations in Sydney’s water network, and Watson-Marlow pumps have been an integral part of its services for over 10 years.
Campbell Scientific acquires Sirco water-sampling systems range
18 January, 2012 | Supplied by: Campbell Scientific Aust Pty LtdCampbell Scientific has acquired the Sirco range of water-sampling systems that can be used to monitor water quality, including stormwater, wastewater, groundwater sampling and other water-quality monitoring applications.
Campbell Scientific portable automatic water samplers
16 January, 2012 | Supplied by: Campbell Scientific Aust Pty Ltd
Campbell Scientific offers both portable and stationary automatic water samplers for stormwater, wastewater or other water-quality applications. These samplers use external vacuum pumps to draw water through intake tubing, instead of the traditional peristaltic pumps that induce flow by squeezing flexible tubing.
Rapid pesticide detection tool for cleaner water
12 January, 2012A rapid screening tool developed by an RMIT University doctoral researcher could enable the instant detection of pesticide residues in Australia’s water catchments.
Water treatment facility at pristine site
23 November, 2011 | Supplied by: Kaeser Compressors Australia
Identified as being in the top ten of the most desirable places to live in Australia, the picturesque Tweed Valley is watched over by the majesty of Mt Warning, surrounded by five world heritage national parks and just 15 minutes from the pristine beaches of the Tweed Coast. Combine all of these awe-inspiring elements and you have a community that is expected to double its population to between 120,000 and 160,000 by 2031.
