Cluster-scale urban developments with water recycling “going gang busters”
16 October, 2012The past decade of sustainability, monitoring, research and innovation in Australia’s on-site water treatment industry was summed up recently by CQUniversity Senior Research Fellow Ted Gardner.
You can lead a horse to recycled water...
15 October, 2012 by Lauren DavisAustralia’s water supply is far from plentiful, so water recycling is a key method of managing this precious resource. But many Australians are still opposed to the use of recycled water - especially when it comes to their drinking supplies.
Bürkert signal input board for MultiCell 8619 transmitter/controller
13 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Burkert Fluid Control SystemsThe modular multichannel MultiCell 8619 is designed with standard functions and extension modules, to customise the transmitter/controller to specific application needs and connected sensors.
Bertolini RA series 500 bar triplex piston pumps
12 October, 2012 | Supplied by: Australian Pump Industries Pty LtdA range of cast 316 stainless steel high-pressure piston pumps, designed for both cleaning and industrial applications, has been released by Australian Pump Industries.
Ovivo CONESEP (Condensate Polishing Technology for Power Stations) system
02 October, 2012 | Supplied by: OvivoOvivo’s CONESEP (Condensate Polishing Technology for Power Stations) system is a fully automated process for external regeneration of ion-exchange resin, used in deep bed ion-exchange condensate polishing.
Hanna Instruments HI 9829 and HI 98290 GPS multiparameter meters
28 September, 2012 | Supplied by: Hanna Instruments Pty LtdRugged, waterproof and easy to use, the HI9829 and HI98290 are suitable meters for field measurements of water quality parameters. Both meters display one to 12 parameters simultaneously from up to 15 user-selectable parameters.
Sustainable water management for industrial hub
21 September, 2012Albury City Council has adopted a non-conventional approach to the provision of water and sewer infrastructure for Nexus, the city’s new 187 hectare precinct for large and heavy industry.
The value of measuring your ‘footprint’
19 September, 2012 | Supplied by: Iota ServicesFootprint is an online monitoring tool developed by Melbourne-based iota. Using the tool, organisations can monitor and quickly review every aspect of their environmental footprint.The City of Greater Dandenong uses Footprint to monitor water and electricity usage across meters in 18 locations.
SEACI taps into future water availability
19 September, 2012Australia’s water resources can be better managed under a changing climate, thanks to research released last week by the South Eastern Australian Climate Initiative (SEACI).
Clean drinking water: lessons from a decade of extreme weather events
10 September, 2012While extreme weather events will inevitably impact water quality, the biggest risk to public health is not the intensity of these events but their increasingly close proximity to one another, UNSW researchers warn.
Workshop on saving water flows in the 21st century
04 September, 2012Australia’s leading experts in water research and management will gather at the University of Canberra today for the second day of a two-day workshop to address the challenges of sustaining Australia’s vital freshwater ecosystems.
Toolkwip Pumps Flex Pro Peristaltic Metering Pump
31 August, 2012 | Supplied by: Toolkwip Pumps Pty LtdThe Flex Pro Peristaltic Metering Pump has a number of significant design features that make it a suitable choice when selecting a metering pump. These include a full IP66 washdown-rated housing, bidirectional flow and digital controls.
$42.5 million for stormwater and re-use projects
24 August, 2012The Gillard government will provide more than $42 million to deliver nine innovative and sustainable stormwater harvesting and re-use projects to help secure water supplies in urban areas across Australia.
Research examines economic benefits of water recycling
20 August, 2012Two new research projects will improve understanding of the costs, benefits and risks that impact on investment in recycling options in Australia.
Wastewater and conservation key to quenching global thirst
17 August, 2012A review prepared by the University of Melbourne looks at new methods of water conservation and the need to transform policies and attitudes.
