Shining sunlight on new water pollution reduction material
Researchers have developed a new material that can help with the reduction of dangerous water pollution by harnessing the power of sunlight.
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TasWater turns to floating wetlands for improved sewage treatment
Murray Bridge to host MDBA River Reflections conference
The Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) will hold its fifth annual water conference on 29 and 30 July in Murray Bridge, regional South Australia.
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Safeguarding Sydney Water and Sydney’s water from PFAS
Keeping PFAS and other forever chemicals at bay is an enormous task. Sydney Water is setting a new standard for water safety with science and strategy.
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Lower Murray Water goes global for rural masterplan
Lower Murray Water (LMW) has appointed Ricardo, a global consulting firm, to lead the development of its Rural Masterplan 2050.
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Optimising E. coli disinfection in the Hunter
The presence of virulent strains of E. coli can cause significant distress to people. One team is working to catch them in drinking water samples, so they can be eliminated early.
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Aquariums and fishbowls could be key to removing PFAS
The solution for removing PFAS, often referred to as “forever chemicals,” might just be found in your fishbowl or aquarium.
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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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Soaking up pollution with a new sponge at Northwestern
As more waterways contend with algae blooms and pollution caused by minerals from agricultural runoff and industrial manufacturing processes, new methods of removing pollutants like phosphate, copper, and zinc are emerging across fields.
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First groundwater sulphate map is uncovering public health risks
A new high-resolution global groundwater sulphate map highlights contamination hotspots, with 17 million people at risk of gastrointestinal issues.
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Mobile PFAS treatment unit now working in Sydney
Sydney Water’s newly commissioned mobile PFAS treatment unit at Cascade Water Filtration Plant (WFP) has started reducing PFAS levels during the first month of the trial.
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