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.
Water level monitoring
22 May, 2008 | Supplied by: EnviroEquip Pty Ltd
The Level Troll 100 is an economical, absolute (non-vented) data logging instrument for monitoring and recording changes in water level, pressure and temperature.
Convergent Water Controls opens Melbourne office
16 May, 2008
Sydney-based Convergent Water Controls (CWC) has purchased the business of Chemical Fluid Systems and changed the name to Convergent Water Controls. Robert O’Brien has been appointed the Victorian state manager for CWC.
Event focuses on sustainable water solutions for cities
13 May, 2008
The Singapore International Water Week is the global platform for water solutions that will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, experts and practitioners to address challenges, showcase technologies, discover opportunities and celebrate achievements in the water world.
Submersible fluorometer
23 April, 2008 | Supplied by: Aqualab Scientific Pty Ltd
Cyclops-7 is the latest submersible fluorometer release from Turner Designs. It measures chlorophyll a or Rhodamine WT and has an optional solid secondary standard.
Hydro-optic water disinfection
23 April, 2008 | Supplied by: EIMCO Water Technologies Pty Ltd
The Atlantium out-of-the-water UV disinfection system is suitable for the treatment of water and wastewater used in industrial and municipal processes. The chemical-free process uses hydro-optic disinfection (HOD) technology and is designed to replace traditional disinfection methods such as chlorine, ozone and pasteurisation.
Survey identifies impact of skills shortages
16 April, 2008
An Australian national survey assessing the impact of the skills shortage on the operations of water utilities has identified that the industry is facing an 8600 employee shortfall by 2017 at a time of increasing infrastructure development.
New water know-how on show at Beltana
16 April, 2008
A preview of Australia's best knowledge for saving money and water in the pastoral industry will be unveiled at the Beltana Field Day in South Australia, 23 April 2008.
Membranes used in desalination
10 April, 2008
According to Tom Pankratz, a director of the International Desalination Association (IDA) and editor of the weekly Water Desalination Report, membranes that employ nanofiltration or reverse osmosis technologies to remove salt from water also effectively and consistently remove most organic compounds classified as pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) and endocrine disruptors (EDCs).
Water management prize awarded
07 April, 2008
Dr Andrew Benedek, Canadian researcher and technopreneur, has received the inaugural Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize in Singapore for outstanding contributions in the world of water management.
Acquisition powers growth
02 April, 2008
Eimco Water Technologies Limited has acquired AJM Environmental Services Pty Ltd to expand its activities in Australia.
Clearer picture of the Murray-Darling's future
29 February, 2008
The latest issue of ECOS reports on a massive research effort to accurately map the Murray-Darling Basin's surface water and groundwater resources.
Strap chopper
25 February, 2008 | Supplied by: Fromm Packaging Australia
The model 510 Sweed Strap Chopper operates at high volume and is designed to reduce PET strap into a saleable waste for recycling. The strap waste can be easily reduced in volume from a 3 m2 industrial bin to a 200 L drum.
Sulfur hexafluoride detector
25 February, 2008 | Supplied by: Ampcontrol Pty Ltd
The Austech SF6 leak detector is an extractive gas sampling system designed for the continuous detection and monitoring of sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) gas leaks. The product houses an in-built gas sensor which is designed to enhance the detection sensitivity of SF6.
Major water interception report released
14 February, 2008
The National Water Commission has released a report on the challenges facing governments in managing water interception activities.
