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The Senate’s PFAS inquiry is making waves, highlighting the cultural, ecological, and health impacts of this contamination.

A national call for action on PFAS contamination

The Senate’s PFAS inquiry is making waves – will it be enough to clean our waters? Led by Senator Lidia Thorpe, the inquiry is highlighting the cultural, ecological, and health impacts of these ‘forever chemicals.’ Read More

Chris EdwardsMay 6, 2025, 7:52 amApril 28, 2025

Aurecon is using its expertise to investigate what the impact of new PFAS limits within Australia's potable water will have on water utilities

What new PFAS limits mean for Australia’s water industry

As per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the environment continue to raise heightened global concerns over potential health risks, Australia’s National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) are expected to release final guidance on PFAS for the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG) this month, following public consultation. Read More

Matthew TendamApril 8, 2025, 7:39 amApril 7, 2025

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. Read More

Chris EdwardsFebruary 11, 2025, 10:00 amFebruary 11, 2025

TasWater will resume operations at the Tullah Water Treatment Plant (WTP) after extensive sampling has shown no impact on the water supply.

Tullah WTP gets the all-clear

TasWater will resume operations at the Tullah Water Treatment Plant after extensive sampling has shown no impact on the water supply. Read More

Chris EdwardsFebruary 5, 2025, 8:30 amFebruary 5, 2025

PFAS testing says regional NSW dams are safe

PFAS testing conducted by the New South Wales dam manager, WaterNSW, has confirmed that raw water in 20 major dams across regional NSW remains safe for recreational use. Read More

Chris EdwardsJanuary 22, 2025, 7:55 amJanuary 22, 2025

New testing conducted by WaterNSW, the state’s dam manager, has confirmed that the raw water in Greater Sydney’s dams—with the exception of the small, publicly inaccessible Medlow Dam—contains negligible PFAS levels.

PFAS not a problem for Sydney water

PFAS levels in Sydney water contained in dams have been shown to be negligibly low. This comes after new testing conducted by WaterNSW, the state’s dam manager. Read More

Chris EdwardsOctober 2, 2024, 7:45 amOctober 1, 2024

Blue Mountains PFAS investigation underway

WaterNSW is working with Sydney Water and NSW Health to ensure the continued safety of water drawn from the Greater Sydney drinking water catchment. It is focusing on the presence of elevated PFAS levels within the Blue Mountains. Read More

Chris EdwardsSeptember 18, 2024, 7:36 amSeptember 18, 2024

Microplastic pollution increases sea foam height and stability

From cloud formation to sea temperatures, sea foam plays many roles in the dynamic interactions that occur at the surface level of the world’s oceans. But how does microplastic pollution impact the creation and movement of seafoam? Read More

Chris EdwardsAugust 26, 2024, 7:25 amAugust 26, 2024

Pollutants and contaminants complicate the wastewater treatment process, so understanding emerging contaminants is vital for urban 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. Read More

Chris EdwardsJune 5, 2024, 7:29 amMay 27, 2024

Better PFAS sampling is going to be key to improving water quality around the world. Ventia is leading the charge with its technology.

Automating PFAS sampling with Ventia

PFAS and other forever chemicals are causing challenges for the water and wastewater industry. Ventia continues to develop innovative technology that could improve PFAS remediation. Read More

Chris EdwardsJune 3, 2024, 7:49 amMay 27, 2024

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. Read More

Chris EdwardsMay 4, 2024, 9:33 amMay 6, 2024

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A national call for action on PFAS contamination

What new PFAS limits mean for Australia’s water industry

Councils seek more support for PFAS water testing

Tullah WTP gets the all-clear

PFAS testing says regional NSW dams are safe

PFAS not a problem for Sydney water

Blue Mountains PFAS investigation underway

Microplastic pollution increases sea foam height and stability

The urban water sector and emerging contaminants

Automating PFAS sampling with Ventia

Get the Site Right to avoid waste and protect our waterways

Paper straws could be packed with PFAS, study finds

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