Celebrating 100 years of Luggage Point
30 November, 2023 | Supplied by: Urban UtilitiesUrban 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 LtdCerlic 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, 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.
Piggery reduces maintenance time and costs with wastewater pumps
04 October, 2023 | Supplied by: Hydro InnovationsA piggery was experiencing issues with its pump used for its recycling initiatives so it installed a Gorman-Rupp wastewater pump to solve the problem.
Aerofloat constructing new wastewater treatment plant
26 September, 2023 | Supplied by: Aerofloat (Australia) Pty LtdAerofloat has been awarded the contract to design and build a wastewater treatment plant at Incitec Pivot Limited's Gibson Island facilities.
Sydney Water commences Richmond facility upgrades
11 September, 2023Sydney Water has commenced upgrades worth $185m to its Richmond wastewater network to build resilience and accommodate a growing population.
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.
'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.
Queensland abattoir installs Ragazzini hose pump
01 June, 2023 | Supplied by: Hydro InnovationsA Queensland abattoir was seeking a solution for its DAF tank sludge and scum transfer, having previously used submersible pumps and double diaphragm pumps.
Upgrade underway for SA water treatment plant
09 May, 2023 | Supplied by: SA WaterWork is underway at SA Water's Port Lincoln Wastewater Treatment Plant to enhance sewage treatment and the plant's overall performance.
Major sewer upgrade beneath Brisbane underway
22 March, 2023 | Supplied by: Urban UtilitiesAs part of a major infrastructure upgrade to cater for Brisbane's growing population, a new tunnel will be dug beneath one of its busiest motorways.
