Managing contaminated water on construction sites
23 August, 2011 | Supplied by: Enviropacific Services
The legislation, guidelines and criteria that have to be met to discharge water from a construction site have tightened immeasurably over the past decade or more. No longer is it a case of getting the water into the nearest stormwater drain or watercourse, no longer can contaminated water just be pumped down the sewer under basic agreements. The management of water has to be carefully considered before embarking on a construction project.
Rainwater harvesting for Sydney’s arts precinct
10 August, 2011
A new rainwater harvesting and reticulation system that will provide 100% of non-potable water to all organisations resident at the Walsh Bay arts precinct will be launched in September.
New Managing Director for Sydney Water
03 August, 2011
Sydney Water has appointed Kevin Young as its new Managing Director.
Hach HQd IntelliCal probes
01 August, 2011 | Supplied by: Hach Pacific Pty Ltd
Hach Company has introduced four IntelliCal probes to its electrochemistry portfolio. The new parameters within the HQd family include ammonium, chloride, fluoride and nitrate.
Hydrosense II handheld display and soil moisture sensor
26 July, 2011 | Supplied by: Campbell Scientific Aust Pty Ltd
The Hydrosense II compact measurement system has a handheld display and soil moisture sensor and allows precise, three-dimensional representation of playing fields. It features an easy-insertion soil probe and a clear, large LCD with button layout that allows one-handed operation in the field.
Inner city sewerage infrastructure to be upgraded
19 July, 2011
A tender has been announced by Sydney Water for upgrading sections of the sewerage network in Surry Hills, Alexandria and Mascot.
HOBO U12 Deep Ocean Temp Logger
29 June, 2011 | Supplied by: OneTemp Pty Ltd
The HOBO U12 Deep Ocean Temp Logger tracks ocean temperatures at extreme depths.
KSB Etanorm M standard end suction pump
29 June, 2011 | Supplied by: KSB Australia Pty Ltd
KSB Australia has released a standard end suction pump called the Etanorm M to the local building services market. The German-made pump is built to the requirements of EN 733 & DIN 24255 and will be available in sizes from 32-125 to 150- 400. Standard material combination is cast iron casing/zinc free bronze impeller/431SS shaft fitted with a single mechanical seal (BQ1EGG).
Dwyer series ULF ultrasonic level transmitter
29 June, 2011 | Supplied by: Dwyer Instruments (Aust) Pty Ltd
The series ULF ultrasonic level transmitter for fluids is an ultrasonic continuous flow measurement transmitter which is suitable for maintenance-free, non-contact measurement of open channels. The series operates on ultrasonic technology and offers dependable, accurate measurements.
Schlumberger CTD-Diver groundwater quality monitor
29 June, 2011 | Supplied by: Aqualab Scientific Pty Ltd
Frequent monitoring of soil and groundwater quality is traditionally a labour-intensive job. This is also the case if saltwater intrusion or pollution at remediation sites needs to be monitored. The CTD-Diver from Schlumberger is a fully stand-alone data logger with built-in memory, battery and sensors. It is used for reliability and longevity in groundwater quality monitoring.
Recycled water for Adelaide’s southern suburbs
28 June, 2011
High-quality recycled water will now be available to residents in Adelaide’s south following the completion of the $62.6m Southern Urban Reuse Project.
Urban water-sensitive design award for South Bank
28 June, 2011
A stormwater harvesting and re-use project in Brisbane has won the 2011 eWater - Water Sensitive Urban Design Award at the Healthy Waterways Awards ceremony.
Beer without water
24 June, 2011 | Supplied by: CST Wastewater Solutions
Effluent should be recycled back into brewery operations with less reticence than is currently the case says Dr Bernard Talbot, Director, Talbot & Talbot, London. In this article he discusses how the use of properly treated effluent can present the brewer with a safe option and greater security of supply.
Ambitious water re-use strategy for luxury development
24 June, 2011 | Supplied by: Rocla
Salacia Waters, one of the largest urban developments on the Gold Coast, Queensland, is setting regional benchmarks in both community planning and environmental responsibility.
The future of stormwater - a forgotten resource?
24 June, 2011 by Tony Weber - BMT WBM*
Why is it that in the world’s driest continent we continue to throw away one of our most abundant water sources that goes right past our doors? Stormwater, we tend to ignore it until it runs through our houses or overflows our streets and then we only see it as a nuisance, but, for a more sustainable future, we need to reacquaint ourselves with the forgotten cousin of the water cycle.
