Councils seek more support for PFAS water testing
Local Government NSW (LGNSW) is urging ongoing financial support for councils due to increasing concerns about the presence of PFAS chemicals in water supplies.
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Tullah WTP gets the all-clear
PFAS not a problem for Sydney water
The urban water sector and emerging contaminants
Wastewater treatment plants are designed to treat water before it is discharged into waterways. Pollutants and contaminants complicate this process, so understanding emerging contaminants is vital for the urban water sector.
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Automating PFAS sampling with Ventia
Get the Site Right to avoid waste and protect our waterways
Builders and developers are urged to safeguard their construction materials from high wind and other strong weather events to prevent pollution of local waterways as this year’s Get the Site Right campaign kicked off on Wednesday, 1 May.
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Determining pollutant sources in water could now be possible
According to scientists at the University of Cambridge and Trent University, Canada, the source of pollutants in rivers and freshwater lakes can now be identified using a comprehensive new water quality analysis.
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New understanding of PFOA in forever chemicals
Assessing risk with Annette
When it comes to a leader in risk management and assessment, more water utilities are turning to Annette Davison. As founder and co-owner of The Risk Edge Group, she understands the challenges faced.
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PFAS could be impacting women suffering from cancer
There appears to be a clear link between PFAS, BPA exposures and a prior cancer diagnosis found in a large US study.
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Paper straws could be packed with PFAS, study finds
“Eco-friendly” paper drinking straws contain long-lasting and potentially toxic chemicals, a new study has concluded.
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