Catchment health is key to water quality
23 October, 2015The 2015 Healthy Waterways Report Card recognises the increasing amount of sediment entering South East Queensland waterways as the number one issue affecting water quality.
SUEZ Group aqualead water conditioning range
14 October, 2015 | Supplied by: SUEZSUEZ Group has launched aqualead — a complete water conditioning range focused on the industrial water cycle. The offering ranges from the provision of water conditioning products for the treatment of all aspects of industrial water management through to dedicated wastewater, cooling and boiler water conditioning services.
Smart water networks are key to combating drought across Australia
14 October, 2015 by Mary Wilson, Director Smart Metering, Sensus | Supplied by: Sensus AustraliaOver the past year, rainfall totals dipped to their lowest on record for parts of Australia.
Our thoughts on water revealed
09 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Australian Water AssociationPeople's perceptions about water have been revealed with the release of two key reports from the Australian Water Association.
Water-tracing technology to monitor Sydney Basin groundwater
02 October, 2015Researchers from UNSW have used water-tracing technology in the Sydney Basin to determine how groundwater moves in the different layers of rock below the surface.
Veolia's 15-year contract extension for Wyuna Water
24 September, 2015Resource management company Veolia has signed a 15-year contract extension with Sydney Water for operations and maintenance of Wyuna Water's facilities.
Andzac continues to develop its aeration and mixing technology
22 September, 2015 | Supplied by: Andzac Water Treatment
After moving into new premises and constructing a new 40,000 L testing tank, Andzac Water Treatment is now able to improve efficiency further by 'tuning' the venturis of its aeration technology. AWT is also adding an additional source of air injection into the pre-pump stage, including flash mixing, which will allow the introduction of chemicals to be added into the jet venturi stream.
Providing clean tank water to rural homes without using chemicals
22 September, 2015 | Supplied by: UV-Guard Australia Pty LtdClean and safe drinking water is essential for good health; however, when you're living on a rural property, clean water from a rainwater tank is not always guaranteed.
Delivering efficiency in the water business
14 September, 2015 by Rod Naylor, Executive General Manager Growth, Veolia Australia New Zealand, Sydney and Veolia Innovation and Markets Department, Paris | Supplied by: Veolia Australia and New ZealandMaking sustainable changes that deliver more for less is a challenging task. Substantial, sustainable change requires a willingness to change the very nature of an organisation: what it does, how it gets done and even who does it.
Guidelines to ensure water supply during a crisis
28 August, 2015ISO 24518 looks at the steps water utilities have to take in order to be ready for any crisis situation; what to do during an emergency; and how to re-establish services and learn from the situation.
IHG and Water Footprint Network to develop water stewardship program
26 August, 2015InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has appointed the Water Footprint Network to develop a worldwide water stewardship program for the hotel company.
'Shade balls' protect water quality at Los Angeles Reservoir
25 August, 2015Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has completed the deployment of 96 million 'shade balls' into the 71 ha Los Angeles Reservoir.
Gems Sensors & Controls DipTape level indicator
13 August, 2015 | Supplied by: Control Components Pty LtdGems Sensors & Controls DipTape level indicators are a simple way to measure the liquid level in storage tanks and IBCs. They are suitable for quick, periodic readouts where power is unavailable or undesirable.
Tsurumi 1000 V submersible dewatering pumps
11 August, 2015 | Supplied by: Australian Pump Industries Pty LtdTsurumi's 1000 V submersible dewatering pumps were specifically designed to withstand the punishing conditions found in mining sites. The three-phase pumps have flows of up to 6500 L/min and maximum head of up to 200 m.
Controlling Legionella with UV water disinfection
05 August, 2015 | Supplied by: UV-Guard Australia Pty LtdUV-Guard's water treatment systems provide protection against Legionnaires' disease — a debilitating and potentially fatal condition caused by the Legionella bacteria, which thrives in warm, moist environments.
