A first line of defence in wastewater screening
27 November, 2024Two Queensland councils have opted for Australian-manufactured screening technology to protect the efficiency of their wastewater treatment plants.
Bega Cheese Upgrades DAF Plant for Excellent Results
01 October, 2024Bega Cheese's Environmental Manager was presented with the challenge of upgrading the ageing wastewater aeration system at its Strathmerton Plant.
Using pure oxygen to treat wastewater
19 July, 2024Barwon Water's new Green Oxygen for Wastewater Treatment project has secured up to $3 million in funding from ARENA.
Melbourne Water finds an energy-saving solution
03 June, 2024Sewage and wastewater treatment is a highly energy-intensive process, presenting a challenge for water utilities seeking to meet net zero goals.
Sydney Water prepares for expansion of NW Sydney
05 April, 2024The 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, 2024Yarra 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, 2024At 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, 2024SA 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, 2024Work has begun on a $238.5 million upgrade to Water Corporation's Woodman Point Water Resource Recovery Facility in Western Australia.
Celebrating 100 years of Luggage Point
30 November, 2023Urban Utilities is celebrating the centenary of the Luggage Point Sewage Treatment Plant, an important milestone.
Synthetic dyes in wastewater pose threat to ecosystem
30 October, 2023A 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, 2023Two 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, 2023A giant half-tonne tree root mass was removed from the sewers in Adelaide's north-east, preventing potential community interruption and sewage overflows.
Aerofloat constructing new wastewater treatment plant
26 September, 2023Aerofloat has been awarded the contract to design and build a wastewater treatment plant at Incitec Pivot Limited's Gibson Island facilities.
NSW farmers to benefit from $94m wastewater facility upgrade
22 August, 2023Two digesters have been installed at the North Head WRRF, which will increase the amount of biosolids that can be reused as agricultural fertiliser by almost double.
