Water e-Journal

Water e-Journal is the premier online hub for water, science and technical paper publication in Australia.

All technical papers that are submitted will be considered for publication in Water e-Journal, with one-page Executive Summaries also considered for publication in Current magazine.

Each paper goes through a rigorous quality control and peer-review evaluation process before being published.

The papers are peer-reviewed, with reviewers suggesting amendments if necessary. Once amendments are made by the author, the paper is edited, designed and published online in Water e-Journal. Executive Summaries are also published online, with links through to the full papers.

Technical papers should be submitted along with a 500-word Executive Summary, the relevant data and high-resolution graphics or images via Scholastica.

Anyone can submit a paper - you do not need to be a member of the Australian Water Association. Please see the Editorial Guidelines for details on word count, style and other requirements, or email journal@awa.asn.au for more information. Submissions are open all year around - please download the Editorial Calendar for further details. To assist you with the process of submitting a paper please click on this How-to guide to writing good abstracts 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARIES

2019

FROM TOOLS TO TOOLBOX: SUSTAINABILITY AND INVESTMENT APPRAISAL FOR WATER PROJECTS Incorporating the Sustainable Development Goals into decision making. A Reidy  Public infrastructure plays a crucial role in transitioning to a more sustainable society. READ MORE

WATER SUPPLY ENERGY AND RESILIENCE FOR WHITSUNDAY WATER Integration of solar and backup generation to adapt to our extremes. T James and Y Hughes  Many regional water utilities face significant challenges due to the increasing intensity of tropical cyclones with stronger winds and heavier rainfall. READ MORE

COST-EFFECTIVE CHLORINATION STRATEGIES FOR DRINKING WATER Meeting chlorination disinfection goals in drinking water distribution systems. I Fisher, G Kastl and A Sathasivan  Chlorination is the cheapest and generally most effective method of achieving primary disinfection of drinking water. READ MORE

ENHANCING WATER METER IN-SERVICE TESTING AND REPLACEMENT DECISIONS Achieving sustainable benefits for the community. EH Johnson  Achieving sustainable benefits for the community. READ MORE

SMART WATER METERING TECHNOLOGY FOR WATER MANAGEMENT IN URBAN AREAS Analysing water consumption patterns to optimise water conservation. T Randall and R Koech  Water meters are used for urban water management, especially for billing purposes. READ MORE

WATER SECURITY LEVELS OF SERVICE Reviewing concept and development in South East Queensland. By A Killen  In South East Queensland, Levels of Service (LOS) objectives have been in use since the Millennium Drought (2001-2009). READ MORE

PROGRESSING RECONCILIATION THROUGH INDIGENOUS PARTNERSHIPS WITHIN AUSTRALIAN WATER UTILITIES Developing more meaningful partnerships with traditional owners. M Thomas, D McKinnis and S Brown  This paper explores the deep-time connections that traditional owner nations have had with ‘water’ in the Corangamite catchment of Victoria. READ MORE

CALCULATING THE HYDRAULIC EFFICIENCY OF A CONSTRUCTED WETLAND Using Rhodamine-WT to track water flow through a constructed wetland in a Mediterranean climate. S Harrington  Measurement of the efficiency of constructed wetlands is critical for maintenance of their functions and contribution to improving water quality in urban areas. READ MORE

APPLIED FLUVIAL GEOMORPHOLOGY IN THE 21ST CENTURY Embracing a waterway asset management approach. L Smith and P Rogers  Melbourne Water’s Waterway Condition and Stormwater Quality programs are a significant part of our business, representing some $250M of investment in maintenance and capital improvement works over a typical 5-year cycle. READ MORE