Current magazine is part of the comprehensive communications suite for our 5,000 members. Launched just prior to Ozwater each year and serving as the official Ozwater magazine, Current publishes news and analysis, case studies, and the latest in scientific research and water policy.
Each edition also includes 8-14 technical paper executive summaries.
A major water utility has supercharged water efficiency efforts in low-income households by tackling a major obstacle — the fact one sometimes has to spend money to save money. Appliances with the highest energy and water-efficiency star ratings are also the most expensive, often making them unaffordable for people on low incomes. To overcome this, Sydney Water collaborated with the NSW Department of Planning and Environment, along with a number of regional water utilities, to replace washing machines in households with social disadvantage. Andre… Read more
A water utility's grants program, designed to offset the effect of sewer spills on the community, has been able to continue having a positive impact even in years with fewer spills. Mikala Hehir, South East Water General Manager, Customer… Read more
There is never an easy time to merge two legacy utilities, but few things make it harder than pandemic lockdowns. But as the first anniversary of the integration of City West Water and Western Water approaches, the resulting Greater… Read more
WA Water Minister Dave Kelly has announced the appointment of Dr Robyn Paice as Chair of the Busselton Water Board. A member of the Board since 2018, Dr Paice is a leading expert on freshwater ecology and has more than two decades’… Read more
Alternative cyanobacteria management approaches
A Rohlfs, A Davie, J Pera
Aeration is conventionally used to prevent cyanobacteria blooms in source water storages but is often prohibitively expensive. There are several treatment products on the market that may offer an alternative approach to cyanobacteria bloom …
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Better Understanding Wastewater Treatment’s Nitrous Oxide Emissions
D de Haas, L Ye
Nitrous oxide (N2O) is a major contributor to direct (Scope 1) greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). Activated sludge systems typically represent the bulk of mainstream treatment processes, …
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Digital metering hands control to customers
B Nitschke, A Rohde
GWMWater’s urban water customers can now better track their water usage on their phone, computer or any other electronic device following the completion of an Urban Remote Metering project in December 2020 …
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Current magazine is part of the comprehensive communications suite for our 5,000 members.Launched just prior to Ozwater each year and serving as the official Ozwater magazine, Current publishes news and analysis, case studies, and the latest in scientific research and water policy.
Each edition also includes 8-14 technical paper executive summaries.
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