Australian Water Association
Australian Water Association is a association that is part of the pulse of the water sector. Here we bring together everything it publishes on Smart Water Magazine: its news, its blogs and the events it takes part in.
Digital twin pilot predicts recycled water quality with 75% accuracy
One Victorian utility recently initiated a digital twin pilot that predicted recycled water quality up to 72 hours in advance with an accuracy rate of 75%, with results of the trial providing valuable insights for recycled water management. Developed in collaboration with ARQ Group, Melbourne Water's digital twin trial has the potential to advance the […]
Sydney Water demonstration plant to play critical role in future of water
Sydney Water has invested $26 m to help secure the future of water by opening of the Purified Recycled Water (PRW) demonstration plant in Western Sydney as Warragamba Dam levels drop a further two per cent. Dams across Greater Sydney have collectively dropped 0.3 per cent down to 88 per cent capacity in the past week alone, […]
Quantifying the effect of algal blooms on the Australian water industry
New research into the economic impact of algal blooms will help Australian water utilities better understand the cost of monitoring and maintaining water quality in coming years. Led by Dr Bojan Tamburic from the University of New South Wales’s Water Research Centre, the study is the first attempt in 20 years to gather data on […]
Utilities unite to plan for Melbourne’s water future
Melbourne's water utilities have come together to address future water security issues, launching the Greater Melbourne Urban Water and System Strategy: Water for Life plan, which aims to secure water supplies for the next 50 years. The plan focuses on increasing efficiency, diversifying water sources, and implementing new water supplies. Collaboration with Traditional Owners and the community is a key aspect of the strategy.
Corinne Cheeseman new CEO of Australian Water Association
Australian Water Association National President and Chair Carmel Krogh OAM has announced the appointment of the new CEO of the association. “I am pleased to announce that the Board have selected Corinne Cheeseman to serve as the association’s next CEO,” she said. “Corinne’s significant experience in the water industry, complemented by her work in recent years on transforming […]
Inside the water-saving bathroom of the future
Australian bathrooms are ready for the next phase of water conservation: ‘smart’ fixtures that use data to help manage and drive efficient behaviour. Innovations like dual-flush toilets and more efficient showerheads have already helped reduce water use in Australian bathrooms, as have initiatives such as the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) scheme. WELS was […]