Multiparameter water quality meter with GPS
01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Hanna Instruments Pty Ltd
Hanna’s HI 98280 multiparameter portable meter with GPS receiver monitors up to 13 different water quality parameters (six measured, seven calculated).
COD analyser launched across Asia
06 November, 2008
Aqua Diagnostic’s international distributor meeting in October saw the launch of the PeCOD COD analyser range across Asia.
Water conservation guide for fire protection testing
06 November, 2008
Millions of litres of water currently used in the maintenance of fire protection systems would be saved annually if water conservation measures recommended in a handbook from Standards Australia are adopted.
Water recycling company receives award
06 November, 2008
A Sunshine Coast-based water recycling company has received the Rising Star Award at the Q400 Awards.
Desalination for long-term water security
04 November, 2008
The CEO of the National Water Commission, Ken Matthews, has released a report showing that desalination technologies will play an increasingly important role in securing Australia’s water supplies. 'Emerging trends in desalination' is a report released by the National Water Commission that details the merits of desalination technologies and the significant role they play in securing water supply.
Energy savings for mining project in Australia
15 October, 2008
Energy Recovery will supply energy recovery devices for a seawater reverse osmosis desalination project in Australia.
Technology to improve water safety
15 September, 2008
As Australia's water resources run low, a technology for detecting toxic heavy metals in water has opened the way for safer use of groundwater and recycling.
Technology rapidly detects water contamination
10 September, 2008
Researchers have developed a diagnostic platform that can quickly turn around results presently achieved in 24 to 48 hours.
Alcoa funds chair in sustainable water management
02 September, 2008
Alcoa and Murdoch University are tackling water management head on with the establishment of a Professor of Sustainable Water Management.
Sponsorship raises awareness
14 August, 2008
Grundfos Pumps Australia is sponsoring the ‘Droughtbusters’ entrant in this years 2008 SA Variety Bash. The team is made up of Darren Ferber, Kelly Mitchell and Kevin Archer, and hopes to raise awareness of the everyday struggles of communities living through the worst of the ongoing drought conditions.
Snow made from recycled water used at Mt Buller
25 July, 2008
Mt Buller, a Victorian alpine resort, has marked a milestone today as recycled water from the resort’s Water Reuse system has been used for snowmaking for the first time.
Water technology company signs licence agreement
17 July, 2008
An Australian water technology company has signed a licence agreement with a leading Japanese resources and commodity business.
Australia links with the US WateReuse Association
09 July, 2008
Information and research on water recycling available in Australia will be boosted with the establishment of an Australian division of the United States WateReuse Association.
Burkert appoints general manager in NZ
24 June, 2008
Bürkert New Zealand has appointed Nick Ramsden as general manager to bolster significant recent growth and to continue expansion initiatives.
Bacteria turns poisons into greywater
28 May, 2008
A wastewater idea that employs 'designer' bacteria to 'digest' poisons in industrial fluids has been developed by the Microbial Solutions company.