Chris Edwards

Tayia Oddonetto (right), a doctoral student at The University of Texas at El Paso, and doctoral advisor Ivonne Santiago, Ph.D., (left) work in the Center for Inland Desalination Systems laboratory. Oddonetto recently won first place in the National Science Foundation Engineering Research Centers Perfect Pitch Competition for her work on brine desalination.

Brine from desalination could become fresh water

Turning saltwater into a fresh opportunity, UTEP‘s Tayia Oddonetto has revolutionised desalination by developing an award-winning method that converts over 90 per cent of salt water to fresh water. Her innovative approach saves water and recovers valuable minerals like lithium. This breakthrough could benefit utilities and industries worldwide, reducing costs and supporting sustainability. Read More

Water supply upgrade for Loddon homes

The Victorian Government is delivering a better drinking water supply for Loddon and other locations across rural northern Victoria, with a major upgrade to the region’s water infrastructure now complete. Read More