Water

Novel approach to desalination tech could help to ease water scarcity

05 February, 2025 | Supplied by: University of South Australia

UniSA researchers have overcome a limitation of desalination plants, successfully trialling a new method to make seawater evaporate faster than freshwater.


Sydney Water trial at Cascade Water Filtration Plant reduces PFAS levels

03 February, 2025 | Supplied by: Sydney Water Corporation

Sydney Water's newly commissioned mobile PFAS treatment unit at Cascade Water Filtration Plant has started to reduce the levels of PFAS during the first month of the trial.


Galltec+Mela Humidity and Temperature sensors with ATEX certification

01 February, 2025 | Supplied by: Slentech Pty Ltd

Humidity and temperature sensors with ATEX certification for use in potentially explosive atmospheres and areas with combustible dust equipment of category 1G, 1/2G and 2D.


Advanced method to detect harbour sewage

18 December, 2024

Macquarie University researchers have investigated the level of sewage pollution in 18 global harbours, with concerning results.


Aust company secures first European order for PFAS treatment

20 November, 2024 | Supplied by: SciDev Ltd

Under the $475K contract, works will involve the design, construction and commissioning of a containerised PFAS water treatment plant in Sweden.


Data centres working to use water responsibly

06 November, 2024 by Alex Setmajer, Sustainability Manager – Ecology, Equinix | Supplied by: Equinix

Decisions that go into designing a new data centre will stay in place for many years to come, so it's important to look at the local water context.


South East Water takes home R&D Excellence Award

30 October, 2024

South East Water was recognised by the Victorian water industry at this year's Australian Water Association (AWA) Victorian Water Awards.


New thresholds for PFAS in tap water; draft guidelines released

21 October, 2024

The guidelines are said to be conservative, protective of human health and based on comprehensive evaluations of the latest evidence.


Yarra Valley Water invests in recycled water infrastructure

14 October, 2024

Yarra Valley Water is investing in innovative recycled water infrastructure to help local parks and community spaces stay green while saving drinking water.


Sydney Water responds to PFAS alarm

11 October, 2024

Following recent reports regarding detection of 'forever chemicals' in Sydney water supplies, Sydney Water has shared recent findings from its ongoing water quality testing.


ECD OIW80 oil-in-water analyser

18 September, 2024 | Supplied by: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty Ltd

The analyser is designed to precisely measure oil over a wide range of 0 to 30 ppm (mg/L) and can be factory preconfigured to measure oil in multiple ranges or easily set in the field.


Australian tech could solve Sydney's PFAS problem

02 September, 2024

Manufactured at Emu Plains, EPOC Enviro's technology has now remediated more than 1 billion litres of PFAS-impacted waters at over 30 sites globally.


Williams River remediation project kicks off

26 August, 2024

Hunter Water has commenced remediation efforts to help protect the eroding river banks of the Williams River, spanning from Seaham to Clarence Town.


Aqua Analytics awarded extension to Yarra Valley contract

16 August, 2024

Yarra Valley Water has awarded a two-year asset maintenance contract extension to Aqua Analytics, a provider of water network intelligence solutions.


Acoustic analysis helps protect a high-risk asset

09 August, 2024

A collaboration between Scottish Water and water solutions provider Xylem has netted a prestigious industry award.


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