Providing pumps and real-time data during Hurricane Sandy
03 December, 2012 | Supplied by: Xylem Water Solutions Australia LtdOpinions are divided on whether or not Hurricane Sandy was fuelled by climate change, but the fact is this extreme storm in the US in October caused a massive amount of destruction and loss of life. According to scientists storms such as this will become more common and one factor that caused Sandy to swell was that ocean waters were about 1° warmer thanks to man-made climate change. Catastrophes such as this call for innovative solutions and technology from companies such as Xylem to help monitor the situation and control the clean-up in its aftermath.
Sydney Water signs $100 million agreement for SCADA upgrade
29 November, 2012Sydney Water has signed a $100 million Collaborative Services Agreement with Schneider Electric (Australia) and Thompson Controls to upgrade systems at 33 water and wastewater treatment plants.
Water treatment: from Barcelona to Taralga, Australia
20 November, 2012 | Supplied by: Xylem Water Solutions Australia LtdBarcelona’s Saint Joan Despi Water Treatment Plant is currently trialling a pilot plant built by Xylem Spain to assess the potential of ultrafiltration to treat a portion of the city’s water supply. Meanwhile, the small town of Taralga, located 2.5 hours’ drive southwest of Sydney, was having its water supply filtered and treated with UV. Todd Miklich thought the water treatment plant (WTP) he had seen on his trip would be a suitable fit for the town.
Brisbane water treatment business going swimmingly in the Middle East
19 November, 2012 | Supplied by: AIS EnterprisesBrisbane-based company Australian Innovative Systems (AIS) is continuing to grow its export business designing and manufacturing chlorine generators for water disinfection to one of the world’s most environmentally challenged and water-starved regions - the Middle East.
Nyrstar stormwater project saves water and reduces impacts on Derwent River
16 November, 2012Senator Don Farrell, Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainability and Urban Water, has joined Senator for Tasmania Carol Brown to announce the Australian Government’s $2.9 million funding contribution to the Integrated Water Cycle Management Project at Nyrstar Hobart.
Crocodile eggs measure river health
12 November, 2012A Darwin-based scientist has converted Aboriginal knowledge of Australia’s landscape into an environmental management tool.
Recycling improves Phillip Island’s water security
06 November, 2012Phillip Island residents and businesses are set to benefit from improved water security following the completion of the Phillip Island Recycled Water Scheme project. The scheme will save 194 million litres of drinking water each year by providing Class A recycled water to developing residential areas, as well as agricultural and commercial businesses.
Getting on top of the toxins
05 November, 2012University of Waikato ecologist Professor David Hamilton has been awarded a $920,000 Marsden Grant to study toxin production found in blue-green algae in lakes.
Gardena Water Smart Flow Meter
04 November, 2012The Gardena Water Smart Flow Meter is used to precisely control water consumption for gardening applications.
SA school students build remote control vehicles to monitor wetland health
30 October, 2012More than 60 students from across Adelaide will compete at Unity Park tomorrow to see who has built the best remote controlled water sampling vehicle.
Electrochemistry creates cleaner water
29 October, 2012Two chemists from the University of Waikato have come up with an innovative method for treating bore water on Waikato farms. Along the way, they may have hit on a low-cost solution for developing countries, where many people have limited access to clean and affordable water.
Water recycling in food production
29 October, 2012Increasing the use of water recycling in food production and manufacturing is among new research being undertaken by the Australian Water Recycling Centre of Excellence.
Queensland Urban Utilities demonstrates ongoing commitment to healthy waterways
25 October, 2012Queensland Urban Utilities CEO Louise Dudley has welcomed the release of the Healthy Waterways 2012 Ecosystem Report Card, the results of which were generally positive.
Water efficiency is the answer
22 October, 2012The Australian Water Association has released a new position paper on water efficiency.
Bürkert Element large valves
21 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Burkert Fluid Control SystemsBürkert’s Element range of valves has been extended into larger-format valves and drives, with orifice up to DN50 and actuator to 130 mm. This will expand the application area of the valve types, enabling their use at higher process pressures and larger flow rates.
