Tapping geothermal energy to create fresh water for WA
07 June, 2012Researchers at The University of Western Australia will investigate the use of geothermal energy to desalinate groundwater in WA.
Noshok Valve Product Solutions catalogue
06 June, 2012 | Supplied by: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty LtdNoshok has announced its expanded valve product offering and enhanced valve manufacturing capabilities, available in the Noshok Valve Product Solutions catalogue. The valves, made in the US, have their performance ensured by being 100% helium leak tested to 1 x 10-4 mL/s before they leave the factory.
Stormwater project flowing
06 June, 2012Darling Square, Powlett Reserve and several tree-lined median strips in East Melbourne will thrive well into the future with the completion of the Darling Street stormwater project. Lord Mayor Robert Doyle said this was a world-first inroad stormwater harvest scheme that would help save more than 20 million litres of water and safeguard Darling Street’s surrounding parks and trees.
Bürkert Inox valve and modular block assembly system
05 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Burkert Fluid Control SystemsBürkert has released a modular valve and block package designed to make systems quickly and easily. The Inox system incorporates an all stainless steel pneumatically actuated valve and standard block modules with eight standard port channels.
Nanoparticles seek and destroy groundwater toxins
05 June, 2012Iron nanoparticles encapsulated in a rust-preventing polymer coating could hold incredible potential for cleaning up groundwater contaminated with toxic chemicals, a leading water expert says.
Water meters powered by water
04 June, 2012University of Waikato scientists are hoping to create a smart water meter, completely powered by the water running through it.
New turf at golf course to save council thousands
04 June, 2012Strathfield Council has completed a major sustainability project at Hudson Park Golf Course using turf which could deliver potential savings of up to $40,000 annually.
Hach sensION+ MM110 Portable pH, ORP, EC Field Kit
01 June, 2012 | Supplied by: Hach Pacific Pty LtdThe Hach sensION+ MM110 Portable pH, ORP, EC Field Kit is an all-in-one system that makes general water quality meter testing fast and simple.
Queensland Urban Utilities to participate in $100 million critical water research program
30 May, 2012Queensland Urban Utilities will invest $1 million over nine years to participate in the newly established Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) for Water Sensitive Cities. The centre will undertake a national research program, which aims to revolutionise urban water management in Australia by influencing and guiding more than $100 billion in water investments and $550 billion in private sector urban investment over the next 15 years.
National water modelling scheme to improve Australia’s water management
30 May, 2012Australia’s first national river-basin modelling platform, Source, was formally launched yesterday by Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainability and Urban Water, the Hon Don Farrell, at eWater’s Source 2012 Conference. Senator Farrell also announced nearly $4 million of Australian Government funding to support the application of the platform across Australia, with funding matched by the NSW, Victorian, Queensland, South Australian, ACT and Northern Territory governments.
Sydney Water awards contract to Elster
28 May, 2012Sydney Water has selected Elster as one of its suppliers to deliver V100 volumetric water meters and Helix water meters over the next three years, commencing 1 July 2012. These meters will help Sydney Water to manage its water resources more efficiently by providing accurate measurement of water usage and control over water leakage and wastage.
Bürkert mxControl 8620 multiparameter controller for water treatment
25 May, 2012 | Supplied by: Burkert Fluid Control SystemsBürkert’s multiparameter controller mxControl 8620 is designed to automate the control of process variables within a water treatment system, reducing controller and instrument costs by as much as half. The product integrates all control, monitoring and display features as well as data and event logging functions into one compact unit.
Domosystem Humitest moisture meters with external probe
25 May, 2012 | Supplied by: DomosystemThree moisture meters with external probes have been added to Domosystem’s Humitest range, allowing for the measurement of water content and temperature of turf, hay, compost, sand and substrate.
Malcolm Thompson Pumps Aquaplus Flexible Rising Main
24 May, 2012 | Supplied by: Malcolm Thompson Pumps Pty LtdMalcolm Thompson Pumps has announced the Aquaplus Flexible Rising Main, available in lengths of 200 m+ and offering the added convenience of extensive stock holdings.
Remembering the past and looking to the future: Ozwater’12
11 May, 2012This year, Ozwater’12 was held in Darling Harbour, Sydney. Russell Dawson, Leader, Koomurri Aboriginal Dance Company, welcomed everyone to country with his fabulous didgeridoo performance and Peter Robinson, Director, Australian Water Association (AWA), chaired the opening ceremony.
