Algae and chlorophyll reading instrument
11 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Technical & Scientific Equipment
Technical and Scientific Equipment’s AlgaeTorch, from bbe, Germany, is a lightweight, outdoor instrument for the quantification of blue-green algae and total chlorophyll. It allows for the rapid measurement of toxic algae in water used for drinking and recreation purposes.
Nestlé move saves millions
11 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Nestle Professional
A Nestlé Foods factory in Pakenham, Victoria, has just completed a water-saving project that is reported to save five million litres of water a year. Rainwater captured from the rooftops of three factory buildings is used to supplement mains water for the factory’s cooling towers.Â
Water-quality sondes
11 September, 2009 | Supplied by: TechRentals
TechRentals has introduced the Hydrolab MS5 water-quality sondes into its rental fleet.
Wireless level monitoring radio unit
26 August, 2009 | Supplied by: Bintech Systems Pty Ltd
Built as a complete wireless level monitoring system unit for a Victorian Water Authority, the Solar Drive radio unit is a very effective and inexpensive system.
Reverse osmosis system
28 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Pentair
Pentair Water Commercial & Industrial Purity Solutions (CIPS) has introduced Deluxe HighPure RO Commercial/Industrial Reverse Osmosis Systems, designed to efficiently solve a variety of water problems in ingredient water, high-purity rinse water, boiler feed water, ion exchange pretreatment, lab and analytical testing, drip irrigation, community water vending and a host of additional applications.
Melbourne Market Authority saving water
28 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Watersave Australia Pty Ltd
After setting a target in January 2007 to reduce potable water consumption by 80% on the Melbourne Market Authority (MMA) site, CEO Peter McLennan has led the organisation on a dynamic water-saving quest that has achieved this goal. This in turn 'flows' to a water cost reduction from around $13,000 per month to less than $3000 per month even after factoring in the 20% increase in Melbourne Water Company water levies in July 2008.
Heavy-duty water gun
28 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Spray Nozzle Engineering
The Nito II is a heavy-duty water gun that is suitable for flushing and cleaning jobs in industry. It is able to withstand tough conditions without wasting water. The gun can be used with or without a soap solution for rinsing, washing and flushing.
Council harvests street drainage for water tankers
28 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Rocla
Fairfield City Council in western Sydney has proved its commitment to water-sensitive urban design by installing a Rocla ecoHarvest stormwater harvesting system in the centre of the CBD.
Retaining wall finds a new role
28 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Rocla
The increasing popularity of bio-retention basins in water-sensitive urban design has created a new role for the MassBloc earth retention system.
Large KSB pumps for Western Australia
28 July, 2009 | Supplied by: KSB Australia Pty Ltd
In April 2009, KSB Aktiengesellschaft, Germany, booked an order for four large water pumps to be supplied to a new pumping station in Western Australia.
Leak detection advances using fibre optics
21 July, 2009 | Supplied by: Environmental Systems & Services
Fibre-optic technology is making it possible to monitor pipeline its entire length with thousands of monitoring points providing a near real-time picture of what’s actually happening.
SEQ’s first Class A+ recycled water residential development on track
16 July, 2009
Queensland’s Gold Coast is leading the way in sustainable water and wastewater management.
Water Market Rules and Water Charge Rules commence
24 June, 2009
The Water Market Rules 2009 and Water Charge (Termination Fees) Rules 2009 have come into effect after being registered by the Minister for Climate Change and Water in accordance with the Water Act 2007.
Solution for underground water storage
22 June, 2009 | Supplied by: http://www.vinidex.com.au
Vinidex developed AquaPRO after recognising the increasing demand for underground water storage systems that offer a high level of structural integrity and are fully sealable with proven durability. Vinidex AquaPRO provides the market with a highly reputable alternative to more emission intensive options such as concrete or steel.
Share burden of waterways cleanup, says Waikato economist
10 June, 2009
Continuing uncertainty about just who will pay to clean up the Waikato’s waterways is hurting investment. That’s the view of environmental economist Professor Frank Scrimgeour, who’s also Dean of the University of Waikato Management School.
