Report wants 20 per cent recycled water target

Sydney is lagging behind other metropolitan centres in water efficiency.

9 December, 2019

Millions in drought assistance for councils

Drought affected councils have received a multi-million dollar windfall from the federal government’s $1 billion drought package.

7 November, 2019

Discovery could generate biofuel from wastewater

Scientists have discovered a high-tech filter used to purify water can also extract biogas.

14 October, 2019

Engineering consultant accused of abuses, misconduct

Questions have been raised about the engineering firm tasked with assessing Warragamba Dam.

10 October, 2019

Report wants ‘all options’ for water security

Water stakeholders want dams, desal, restrictions and recycling to be part of future planning.

6 October, 2019

Murray Darling to get water theft sheriff

The government has announced plans to appoint an Inspector-General to tackle water theft in the Murray Darling.

1 August, 2019

Warragamba Dam threat to Blue Mountains: UNESCO

Plans to modify Warragamba Dam could threaten the Blue Mountains’ World Heritage qualities.

4 July, 2019

Sewage-munching bugs save council $400k

An award-winning sewage treatment plant has ditched chemicals for sludge-eating bugs.

1 July, 2019

Water method a game-changer for drought management

Researchers say a new automated method of ground water monitoring will improve drought management.

22 May, 2019

Murray Darling fish kill requires policy rethink

Governments need to reconsider Murray Darling Basin management policies following a recent mass die-off of fish, an expert says.

11 April, 2019

Sydney Water’s anti-leak pipe dream

An acoustic system that can locate spy submarines is being adapted to test a leak detection system for Sydney’s water network.

26 March, 2019

Something rotten in the state of Queensland

Doctors say a decision by some councils to stop fluoridating public water supplies is resulting in extensive dental decay.

5 March, 2019

Councils collaborate to face water shortage

Five regional local governments have partnered on a future water security project to tackle one of the worst droughts in recent history.

18 February, 2019

Innovation hub to tackle climate-induced water shortage

Industry and researchers will explore new ways to recycle wastewater through the use of smart technologies at a new centre.

25 October, 2018