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Melbourne Market Authority saving water

28 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Watersave Australia Pty Ltd

After setting a target in January 2007 to reduce potable water consumption by 80% on the Melbourne Market Authority (MMA) site, CEO Peter McLennan has led the organisation on a dynamic water-saving quest that has achieved this goal. This in turn 'flows' to a water cost reduction from around $13,000 per month to less than $3000 per month even after factoring in the 20% increase in Melbourne Water Company water levies in July 2008.

Heavy-duty water gun

28 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Spray Nozzle Engineering

The Nito II is a heavy-duty water gun that is suitable for flushing and cleaning jobs in industry. It is able to withstand tough conditions without wasting water. The gun can be used with or without a soap solution for rinsing, washing and flushing.

Leak detection advances using fibre optics

21 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Environmental Systems & Services

Fibre-optic technology is making it possible to monitor pipeline its entire length with thousands of monitoring points providing a near real-time picture of what’s actually happening.

SEQ’s first Class A+ recycled water residential development on track

16 July, 2009

Queensland’s Gold Coast is leading the way in sustainable water and wastewater management.

Water Market Rules and Water Charge Rules commence

24 June, 2009

The Water Market Rules 2009 and Water Charge (Termination Fees) Rules 2009 have come into effect after being registered by the Minister for Climate Change and Water in accordance with the Water Act 2007.

Solution for underground water storage

22 June, 2009 | Supplied by: http://www.vinidex.com.au

Vinidex developed AquaPRO after recognising the increasing demand for underground water storage systems that offer a high level of structural integrity and are fully sealable with proven durability. Vinidex AquaPRO provides the market with a highly reputable alternative to more emission intensive options such as concrete or steel.

Share burden of waterways cleanup, says Waikato economist

10 June, 2009

Continuing uncertainty about just who will pay to clean up the Waikato’s waterways is hurting investment. That’s the view of environmental economist Professor Frank Scrimgeour, who’s also Dean of the University of Waikato Management School.

NSW Water Award winners announced

01 June, 2009

A stormwater harvesting scheme took out one of the top honours at the AWA-hosted NSW Water Awards. It was awarded the NSW Water Environment Merit Award (WEMA).

Grundfos water treatment system

29 May, 2009 | Supplied by: Grundfos Pumps Pty Ltd

Grundfos Alldos’s Selcoperm system is used for disinfecting through the generation of hypochlorite solution using electrolysis, providing a good alternative to chlorine gas-based systems. While the system was designed predominately for the swimming pool market because it offered a safe way to produce sufficient disinfection, the technology is suitable for small to medium-sized town water supplies, especially in remote areas where there are limited chemical deliveries available.

Methodology for leak detection

29 May, 2009 | Supplied by: 'us' - Utility Services

Identifying leaks quickly and cost-effectively is a key issue in South East Water<0x2019>s commitment to water conservation.

Know where you are with water management

29 May, 2009 | Supplied by: ESRI Australia

SA Water is a government-owned corporation that provides water and wastewater services to over 1.5 million customers throughout South Australia. The company has the task of managing more than $8 billion in assets, composed of more than 33,000 kilometres of water and wastewater mains, associated treatment plants, laboratories and fabrication workshops.