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Westwood Water
- Jul 3
- 2 min
The PFAS Predicament
Dubbed by environmentalists as “forever chemicals”, PFAS substances are synthetic polymers that take centuries to naturally break down.
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Westwood Water
- Jun 20
- 2 min
Winter is here—and so is the EPA. How to handle wastewater runoff.
It’s cold, it’s wet, your wastewater composition has likely changed and you have a deadline to fix it. So what can you do about it?
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Westwood Water
- Sep 6, 2021
- 2 min
Water crisis ravages Middle East
A major water crisis is developing in the Middle East, with more than 12 million people in Syria and Iraq losing access to fresh water,...
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Westwood Water
- Aug 4, 2021
- 1 min
Victoria's little-known major infrastructure project
Do you know about the $2 billion Victorian Connections Project – Australia’s largest irrigation modernisation program in history?
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Westwood Water
- Mar 30, 2021
- 2 min
Separating Solids from Water
In wastewater treatment there are typically two types of contaminants that require removal – Dissolved Solids and Suspended Solids.
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Westwood Water
- Dec 14, 2020
- 2 min
Water from air: University of Sydney's new nano-technology
A new nano-technology, called Advanced Capture Water from the Atmosphere (ACWA), can literally extract water out of thin air.
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Westwood Water
- Nov 17, 2020
- 2 min
Radioactive water: Fukushima authorities considering ocean discharge
Radioactive water accumulating at the Fukushima nuclear site is raising international concern...
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Westwood Water
- Nov 9, 2020
- 2 min
Zeolites in water treatment traced back to Ancient Maya
New research reveals the use of zeolites in water treatment, long considered a 20th century discovery, actually dates back to Ancient Maya.
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Westwood Water
- Oct 19, 2020
- 2 min
Project Gilghi: Innovative water treatment for Australia's outback
Water scarcity is a major issue in Australia's outback. To combat this, engineering firms have joined forces to create Project Gilghi...
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Westwood Water
- Sep 22, 2020
- 2 min
Technology alert: MOF water purification system
Monash University researchers have developed a new water treatment technology that could provide sustainable drinking water to millions.
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Westwood Water
- Sep 2, 2020
- 2 min
How clean is Melbourne's water?
Melburnians were recently hit with a ‘boil water’ notification after heavy winds caused extensive power outages.
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Westwood Water
- Aug 24, 2020
- 2 min
Beer to biogas: creating renewable energy during COVID-19
Millions of litres of expired beer is being converted to renewable energy in South Australia.
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Westwood Water
- Jul 8, 2020
- 2 min
Sustainability Record for SA Water Treatment Plant
South Australia’s newest wastewater treatment plant has claimed the record for most sustainable water or wastewater project in Australia.
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Westwood Water
- Jun 25, 2020
- 3 min
Sludge Is Not A Dirty Word
Sludge is a byproduct of many industries, usually as a waste stream, so it’s important to understand treatment options.
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Westwood Water
- Jun 17, 2020
- 2 min
Mine Waters and Effluents Part 5 - Zero Liquid Effluent Discharge
Many water treatment processes are excellent at removing contaminants from water, but where do these contaminants ultimately go?
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Westwood Water
- Jun 3, 2020
- 3 min
Mine Waters & Effluents, Part 4 – Acid Mine Drainage
Acid mine drainage (AMD) is a major global issue, with the UN declaring it the second largest environmental problem behind global warming.
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Westwood Water
- May 27, 2020
- 3 min
Mine Waters & Effluents, Part 3 – Treatment Technologies
Mine waters are often contaminated with toxic metals and acids – but this should never cause environmental concern, if treated properly.
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Westwood Water
- May 20, 2020
- 3 min
Mine Waters & Effluents, Part 2 – Typical Contaminants
Mine waters and effluents contain a range of contaminants, depending on the source of the water and composition of the surrounding earth.
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Westwood Water
- May 13, 2020
- 2 min
Mine Waters and Effluents, Part 1 – Common Sources
All mines need an effective water management strategy to reduce freshwater consumption and minimise effluents.
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