Technology to improve water safety
15 September, 2008
As Australia's water resources run low, a technology for detecting toxic heavy metals in water has opened the way for safer use of groundwater and recycling.
Technology rapidly detects water contamination
10 September, 2008
Researchers have developed a diagnostic platform that can quickly turn around results presently achieved in 24 to 48 hours.
Alcoa funds chair in sustainable water management
02 September, 2008
Alcoa and Murdoch University are tackling water management head on with the establishment of a Professor of Sustainable Water Management.
Sponsorship raises awareness
14 August, 2008
Grundfos Pumps Australia is sponsoring the ‘Droughtbusters’ entrant in this years 2008 SA Variety Bash. The team is made up of Darren Ferber, Kelly Mitchell and Kevin Archer, and hopes to raise awareness of the everyday struggles of communities living through the worst of the ongoing drought conditions.
Snow made from recycled water used at Mt Buller
25 July, 2008
Mt Buller, a Victorian alpine resort, has marked a milestone today as recycled water from the resort’s Water Reuse system has been used for snowmaking for the first time.
Water technology company signs licence agreement
17 July, 2008
An Australian water technology company has signed a licence agreement with a leading Japanese resources and commodity business.
Australia links with the US WateReuse Association
09 July, 2008
Information and research on water recycling available in Australia will be boosted with the establishment of an Australian division of the United States WateReuse Association.
Burkert appoints general manager in NZ
24 June, 2008
Bürkert New Zealand has appointed Nick Ramsden as general manager to bolster significant recent growth and to continue expansion initiatives.
Bacteria turns poisons into greywater
28 May, 2008
A wastewater idea that employs 'designer' bacteria to 'digest' poisons in industrial fluids has been developed by the Microbial Solutions company.
Water level monitoring
22 May, 2008 | Supplied by: EnviroEquip Pty Ltd
The Level Troll 100 is an economical, absolute (non-vented) data logging instrument for monitoring and recording changes in water level, pressure and temperature.
Convergent Water Controls opens Melbourne office
16 May, 2008
Sydney-based Convergent Water Controls (CWC) has purchased the business of Chemical Fluid Systems and changed the name to Convergent Water Controls. Robert O’Brien has been appointed the Victorian state manager for CWC.
Event focuses on sustainable water solutions for cities
13 May, 2008
The Singapore International Water Week is the global platform for water solutions that will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, experts and practitioners to address challenges, showcase technologies, discover opportunities and celebrate achievements in the water world.
Hydro-optic water disinfection
23 April, 2008 | Supplied by: EIMCO Water Technologies Pty Ltd
The Atlantium out-of-the-water UV disinfection system is suitable for the treatment of water and wastewater used in industrial and municipal processes. The chemical-free process uses hydro-optic disinfection (HOD) technology and is designed to replace traditional disinfection methods such as chlorine, ozone and pasteurisation.
Submersible fluorometer
23 April, 2008 | Supplied by: Aqualab Scientific Pty Ltd
Cyclops-7 is the latest submersible fluorometer release from Turner Designs. It measures chlorophyll a or Rhodamine WT and has an optional solid secondary standard.
Survey identifies impact of skills shortages
16 April, 2008
An Australian national survey assessing the impact of the skills shortage on the operations of water utilities has identified that the industry is facing an 8600 employee shortfall by 2017 at a time of increasing infrastructure development.
