'Mussel membrane' for sustainable wastewater treatment
07 August, 2023A nanoporous membrane, inspired by mussels, could pave the way for more sustainable management of water within a range of industries, including pharmaceuticals.
Western Sydney wastewater plant under construction
03 August, 2023Construction has begun on Sydney Water's $1.2 billion Upper South Creek Advanced Water Recycled Centre in Western Sydney.
Researchers remove heavy metals from biosolids
03 July, 2023Engineers in Melbourne have developed a method to remove heavy metals, including copper and zinc, from biosolids.
Upgrade underway for SA water treatment plant
09 May, 2023Work is underway at SA Water's Port Lincoln Wastewater Treatment Plant to enhance sewage treatment and the plant's overall performance.
Generating electricity from wastewater
10 March, 2023A research team has developed a multifunctional membrane that can simultaneously generate electricity while purifying wastewater into drinking water.
Gorman-Rupp EchoStorm static venturi aeration devices
01 March, 2023The EchoStorm is a range of static venturi aeration devices installed in-line on the discharge side of self-priming pumps to introduce dissolved oxygen into the liquid being pumped.
Sorting out the jumble of valuable resources in wastewater
01 February, 2023Plants are inspiring scientists to develop new ways of extracting a valuable mix of minerals, metals and nutrients from wastewater.
Light Regional Council installs solution to solve a pumping problem
25 January, 2023The Light Regional Council was having ongoing problems with its submersible pumps at the Kapunda CWMS treatment plant.
Simple technology for solids removal from industrial and municipal wastewater
21 December, 2022 by Michael Bambridge*Simple, efficient, easily operated and maintained screening is the first and very critical stage in municipal and industrial wastewater treatment.
SA Water's $1.6 million upgrade
05 December, 2022An upgrade of SA Water's wastewater pump station in Queensbury is underway. The project aims to improve odour control and support ongoing residential growth.
Research team using magnets to remove microplastics from water
02 December, 2022Researchers at RMIT University have found a way to remove hazardous microplastics from water using magnets.
Sustainable wastewater treatment designs for recycling industry
03 October, 2022Recent growth in Australia's plastics recycling industry has meant a surge in demand for efficient and sustainable wastewater and wash water technology.
Modernising an abattoir's pump technology
27 September, 2022An abattoir has used a Hydro Innovations peristaltic pump to process its DAF tank sludge and scum.
Nature-based solution tested at wastewater plant in Vic
16 September, 2022Floating wetlands are being piloted as a way to improve water quality and increase habitat and biodiversity at Westernport Water's wastewater treatment plant.
Victorian circular plastics facilities engage Aerofloat for wastewater treatment
05 August, 2022Award-winning wastewater company Aerofloat is rising to prominence in the circular economy space.
