Smarter than your average water infrastructure
31 August, 2018 | Supplied by: CSIRO Data61A project that helps to predict which water pipes need maintenace before they burst has won one of this year's Eureka Prizes.
Helping rural councils defend against drought
27 August, 2018 | Supplied by: WaterGroup Pty LtdWater savings company WaterGroup is offering rural councils the opportunity to apply for a free NUmeter trial, irrigation meter trial or meter data assessment.
Improving water security in the face of climate change
24 August, 2018SA's Goyder Institute has developed tools to help planners and policymakers assess the impact of climate change on water resource systems and guide adaption planning.
Govt action could see Melbourne save 100bn litres annually
14 August, 2018Better water efficiency could see Greater Melbourne save up to 100 billion litres of water annually by 2050, according to a report released by Kingspan Environmental.
Victorian schools lead the way in water savings
10 August, 2018Queenscliff Primary School, based in southern Victoria, has become the 1100th school registered for the state's Schools Water Efficiency Program (SWEP).
TriOS LISA UV CODeq sensor
09 August, 2018 | Supplied by: Control Components Pty LtdLISA UV is an online optical sensor with cutting-edge measurement technology, using no reagents for reliable measurement of CODeq in discharge water from food industry plants.
Ahlborn Sensors water quality measurement systems
01 August, 2018 | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty LtdAhlborn Sensors' water quality measurement systems consist of physical sensors and a data acquisition instrument with a data logging function.
Gorman-Rupp rotary gear pumps
01 August, 2018 | Supplied by: Hydro InnovationsGorman-Rupp's range of rotary gear pumps is suitable for handling process fluids or lubrication. Because of their modular design, the pumps can be configured to handle thin or viscous fluids, corrosive and/or abrasive fluids, and fluids with temperatures from -51 to +358°C.
Environmental protection takes to the road and sea
27 July, 2018 | Supplied by: CST Wastewater SolutionsA highly efficient low-maintenance liquid-to-solid waste separator has extended its versatility by being offered in skid-mounted format that can be carried by truck or trailer to remote and environmentally sensitive applications.
Partnership to prevent pollution in Melbourne's waterways
25 July, 2018 | Supplied by: RMIT UniversityA five-year, $5 million partnership between RMIT University and Melbourne Water will see experts in aquatic ecology and pollution research join forces.
Turtle Tough GP-I Industrial pH Sensor
19 July, 2018 | Supplied by: Leuze electronic Pty LtdA key feature of the Turtle Tough GP-I Industrial pH Sensor is a compact-style, solid-state, non-porous, cross-linked polymer embedded in a HDPE support matrix. This enables the sensor to hold excess KCl, enabling saturation at all temperatures for stability and long sensor service life in applications where little or no maintenance will be performed.
Smart water meters for Sydney Water
18 July, 2018 | Supplied by: WaterGroup Pty LtdWater conservation consultancy WaterGroup has sold its IoT-enabled water meter to Sydney Water, in a move that puts the water provider on track to becoming a digital utility.
Michell Instruments ES70 sampling system
13 June, 2018 | Supplied by: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty LtdMichell Instruments has launched a configurable sampling system for measuring trace moisture in hazardous areas. The ES70 simplifies specifying complex, multi-optioned sampling systems, not only ensuring the correct options are selected and but also reducing lead times.
Overpumping groundwater can increase arsenic levels
07 June, 2018Pumping an aquifer to the last drop squeezes out more than water, as researchers from Stanford University recently found out.
Self-desalinating sea water takes the pressure off industry
06 June, 2018 | Supplied by: Murdoch UniversityA newly developed 'self-desalination' concept uses pressure generated by highly concentrated salt brine as the energy source to desalinate the less salty sea water.
