Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
Draft guidelines for the presence of PFAS in drinking water have been released.
Satellite drought-watch improved
New satellite methods offer stronger tools for detecting droughts from space.
Wastewater scraped for polymers
Researchers at Aalborg University in Denmark have a new way to get valuable products from wastewater treatment plants.
Easy fix for plastic waste
Researchers have found a simple way to stop microplastics from entering waterways.
Flood coverage probed
Australia’s flood insurance sector has failed to protect policyholders, a new inquiry reveals.
Newcastle set for hydrogen shift
Australia’s hydrogen ambitions have received a $100 million boost in NSW.
Antarctic efforts backed
Tasmania's role as an Antarctic gateway may be secure, but newly-funded wharf upgrades come with strings attached.
Money aimed at rural issues
Governments have committed $62 million to tackle critical water issues in remote communities.
Ocean tech tested
Recent studies reveal some promising ways to harness ocean power for sustainable technologies.
Paris overshoot modelled
Temporarily exceeding global climate targets could trigger lasting, irreversible damage, scientists warn.
Storm season warning issued
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a warning of increased risks in the 2024/25 tropical cyclone season.
Hydrogen works underway
Construction has commenced on one of Australia's largest renewable hydrogen plants.
Councils warn of dam costs
Queensland councils face a $3 billion bill for mandated dam safety upgrades.
Ocean protection spruiked
The Albanese Government says it has a plan to enhance the protection of marine environments.
Quality controls could help
Experts say improved water quality offsets can play a crucial role in protecting the Great Barrier Reef.
Regret ordered over city spill
Gold Coast City Council says a $2.1 million sewage spill on the will not cost ratepayers.
Seeds kept for future climate
Melbourne Water’s seedbank project could be key to saving Leadbeater’s Possum from extinction.