Smart cities with water and energy efficiencies
19 January, 2018A future smart cities project in Western Australia that involves academic, infrastructure and technology partners will assess how cities can use blockchain technology and data analytics to integrate distributed energy and water systems.
Self-primer ideal for sea water at Daydream
18 January, 2018 | Supplied by: Hydro InnovationsA seawater pump was needed at Daydream Island to pump filtered sea water to the Living Reef on the North Side of the Daydream Island Resort.
SCG water stations are a hit with cricket fans
10 January, 2018 | Supplied by: Sydney Water CorporationSydney Water and the Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground Trust have installed 12 new permanent water stations at the SCG, enabling cricket fans to obtain free water in an effort to encourage better health and a better environment.
Philippines water purification plant gets an upgrade
11 December, 2017De Nora Water Technologies is partnering with JFE Engineering to upgrade the biggest water purification plant in the Philippines, which supplies water to approximately six million people in Metropolitan Manila.
Barangaroo set to export water
08 December, 2017 | Supplied by: LendleaseWith a projected production of more than 200 million litres annually, the recycled water plant at Barangaroo was officially opened today.
Hydroflux HUBER joins with EPCO Australia
05 December, 2017The Hydroflux Group of water treatment companies has announced the launch of Hydroflux Epco — a brand combining wastewater innovator Hydroflux HUBER with EPCO Australia, one of Australia's longest standing water companies.
ABB ACQ580 water drive
29 November, 2017 | Supplied by: Control Logic Pty LtdThe ABB580 is an all-compatible drive for water and wastewater from ABB. Created exclusively for the water industry, the robust, compact drive can be wall mounted or cabinet built and features built-in pump application functionalities.
Smart water metering with NB-IoT
01 November, 2017 | Supplied by: WaterGroup Pty LtdWater conservation consultancy WaterGroup has announced the launch of its NarrowBand Internet of Things (NB-IoT) ultrasonic, intelligent water meters.
Consortium contracted to deliver water supply pipeline to Broken Hill
24 October, 2017A consortium comprising John Holland, MPC Group and TRILITY has been awarded the contract to design, build, operate and maintain a 270 km steel water pipeline that will deliver water supply security for the people of Broken Hill.
How can farmers improve soil performance?
23 October, 2017A new report has found that soil retains water better if practices that increase levels of soil carbon are used in farming.
Call for papers now open for 2018 Irrigation Australia conference
17 October, 2017The 2018 Irrigation Australia International Conference, to be held from 13–15 June at ICC Sydney, has opened its call for papers.
Water security: how does Melbourne meet its future water needs?
17 October, 2017 by Melanie Collett | Supplied by: Aecom Australia Pty LtdSustainability Matters asked AECOM's Water Resource Practice leader, Melanie Collett, about future urban water security challenges from a local perspective.
Smart Water Networks — what to consider when implementing in an enterprise
09 October, 2017 by Simon Zander, National Segment Manager Water and Waste Water at Schneider Electric | Supplied by: Clipsal - by Schneider ElectricUsing smart-water technologies can not only help organisations understand their customers but it can also help them create efficiencies, improve longevity of assets and predict future trends.
Breakthrough in treating PFAS groundwater contamination
03 October, 2017 | Supplied by: OPEC Systems Pty LtdScientists at OPEC Systems have developed new technology that is said to provide a breakthrough for communities experiencing PFAS groundwater contamination.
Advanced strategies to deliver a successful smart water network
29 September, 2017 | Supplied by: Sensus UK Systems LtdMore than a third of the world's drinking water is lost before it reaches consumers. Not only does this inefficiency affect utilities by increasing operational costs and failing to provide a satisfactory customer service — but it also has a huge impact on the environment.
