Wastewater

Geraldton prepares for population surge with $7.5m wastewater upgrade

30 May, 2024

In coming years, an additional 5500 people are expected to settle in Glenfield Beach, WA, bringing with them a need to expand essential infrastructure.


Gorman-Rupp pumps "don’t miss a beat" for Kingston SE Council

27 May, 2024 | Supplied by: Hydro Innovations

The pumps used for the wastewater pumping operations in the Kingston District Council don't miss a beat, according to the operations manager.


Whyalla's salty wastewater system gets $2m upgrade

16 May, 2024

Whyalla's sewer network faces the challenge of highly saline groundwater, which can infiltrate pipes through tiny cracks.


Could carbon financing boost green wastewater treatment?

24 April, 2024

Using carbon credits to fund green infrastructure could save just under 30m tonnes of CO2-equivalent emissions over 40 years, researchers have found.


Sydney Water prepares for expansion of NW Sydney

05 April, 2024 | Supplied by: Sydney Water Corporation

The 10-year program aims to accommodate an additional 200,000 new house connections in Sydney's north-west.


Melbourne sewerage network prepares for growing population

25 March, 2024

Yarra Valley Water has signed a five-year contract with Waternish Engineering and Service Stream to upgrade sewage and recycled water treatment plants.


Gippsland Water eliminates pump blockages at Morwell WWTP

07 March, 2024 | Supplied by: Hydro Innovations

At its Morwell Waste Water Treatment Plant, Gippsland Water has used two Gorman Rupp Ultra V series 3″ pumps as the inlet works pumps for the plant.


SA poo plant undergoes historic upgrade

26 February, 2024

SA Water has just completed the single largest concrete pour at its Bolivar Wastewater Treatment Plant — part of a $64 million upgrade.


Perth wastewater facility to receive $238.5m upgrade

09 February, 2024

Work has begun on a $238.5 million upgrade to Water Corporation's Woodman Point Water Resource Recovery Facility in Western Australia.


Meat rendering company employs Gorman-Rupp pumps

18 December, 2023

Bush's Proteins has been using Gorman-Rupp Super T Series self-priming wastewater pumps for its meat rendering services.


Celebrating 100 years of Luggage Point

30 November, 2023 | Supplied by: Urban Utilities

Urban Utilities is celebrating the centenary of the Luggage Point Sewage Treatment Plant, an important milestone.


Cerlic CMC ITL model for the measurement of high solids

01 November, 2023 | Supplied by: Control Components Pty Ltd

Cerlic has released a newly developed CMC ITL (insertion type) model for the measurement of high solids (<30% TS).


Synthetic dyes in wastewater pose threat to ecosystem

30 October, 2023

A study has found that dyes commonly used in textiles, food and pharmaceuticals can pose a threat to food chains worldwide.


Digesters installed in North Head WRRF

25 October, 2023

Two digesters have been installed in the North Head Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF), marking an important milestone in its $94 million upgrade.


SA Water removes half-tonne tree root from sewer

11 October, 2023

A giant half-tonne tree root mass was removed from the sewers in Adelaide's north-east, preventing potential community interruption and sewage overflows.


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