Drouin wastewater treatment plant saving money for Gippsland
Gippsland Water is reducing operational costs at the Drouin wastewater treatment plant by introducing two new biosolids containers.
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Shepparton lagoon desludging work starts
Goulburn Valley Water has commenced essential lagoon desludging works at the Shepparton Wastewater Management Facility.
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Funding announced for innovation in climate change projects
The Victorian Water Minister’s Climate Innovation Challenge has concluded, and several water utilities across Victoria have reaped the benefits, receiving funding for their projects.
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Regional Renewable Organics Network takes significant steps
Barwon Water is making remarkable strides on the Regional Renewable Organics Network (RRON) project. The facility will be strategically located next to the Black Rock Water Reclamation Plant in Connewarre, ensuring optimal integration with existing operations.
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Biogas handling project win for Melbourne Water
The Melbourne Water and John Holland–KBR Joint Venture has won an Earth Award for an innovative biogas handling system that supports the conversion of sewerage treatment gases into electricity, providing around 30 per cent of the energy needed for Melbourne’s Eastern Treatment Plant (ETP).
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Sustainable wastewater solution for Sydney’s booming North West
In a first for NSW, carbonisation technology will soon be used as a new and innovative way to treat wastewater treatment byproducts within the expanding North West Growth Area as part of a broader sustainable wastewater solution.
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Improving fertilisers made from biosolids and wastewater sludge
Johns Hopkins researchers have created a new list of possibly toxic contaminants commonly found in biosolids and wastewater sludge.
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Biowaste to bioenergy with a biofactory
The development of the bioenergy space as part of creating a circular economy is seeing research into turning waste into energy. SUEZ Australia and New Zealand is part of that transition.
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Next-generation biochar technology inspiring young professionals
South East Water is working with several research partners to pilot new technologies that transform biosolids into biochar. Early trials indicate this process can also remove pathogens, contaminants, and microplastics that may be present in biosolids. Isobel Decru, a Research Officer at South East Water, has been involved in this work as a young professional in the water industry.
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New Lilydale facility driving waste to energy transition
The Victorian Government is helping to drive down emissions and keep water bills low for Yarra Valley Water customers by building a second waste-to-energy facility to power their operations.
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Is thermal drying part of our biosolids future?
As Australia builds a pathway for the sustainable management of biosolids, new technology is critical to developing a following among water utilities in Australia and New Zealand. What is that technology?
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