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Australian researchers, water utilities, donors, non-government organisations and the private sector are considering how to effectively support gender equality and inclusion within their own institutions, and in the programs they fund. Gender equality and inclusion in the workforce has gained increasing focus and awareness overall, with the spotlight currently on Parliament House, but the issues … Continued

The Waterwise Perth Action Plan is a coordinated response to the impacts of climate change and urban growth on water and livability. Led by the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation and involving eight state government agencies, the plan was developed following engagement and collaboration with more than 50 organisations and over 200 individuals. The … Continued

Climate extremes are not going away during the pandemic and are testing water management to its limits. We need robust interdisciplinary solutions from climate scientists, social scientists, engineers and lawyers sooner rather than later. The United Nations recently announced that progress towards Sustainable Development Goal 6 on access to clean water and sanitation for all … Continued

Rous County Council wants purified recycled water to one day form part of drinking water supplies in New South Wales. Unfortunately, the scheme currently faces plenty of planning, regulatory, public health, funding and other hurdles – not to mention securing community support and acceptance. Overcoming these barriers is why Rous County Council is proposing to … Continued

There are two undeniable facts when it comes to agricultural water use: humans need food to survive and food needs water to be produced. With these realities, one would initially think agricultural water use would be perceived as a fundamental and critical requirement for the survival and health of a population. In current times, however, … Continued

Recycle water used to boost growth and new development in South Australia. One of SA Water’s largest recycled water initiatives is the Virginia Pipeline Scheme (VPS), which has provided approximately 20 billion litres of high-quality recycled water from the Bolivar Wastewater Treatment Plant to roughly 360 customers in the northern Adelaide area every year for … Continued

As our changing climate continues to increase the need for sustainable and weather-independent water sources, there are significant opportunities for Australia’s water industry to expand the use of treated wastewater. While substituting recycled water for flushing toilets and irrigating gardens provides benefits to managing the country’s water supply, less than 20 per cent of Australia’s … Continued