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.
Coastal cities are at risk from a combination of forces: erosion driven by large waves and rising sea levels, flooding exacerbated by extreme rainfall and storm surge, and land subsidence linked to climate change and human activity. For instance, Hong Kong experiences up to ten typhoons (or tropical cyclones) annually, with storms like Typhoon Hato (2017) and Typhoon Saola (2023) bringing significant storm surges and flooding. In Singapore, while direct hits from tropical cyclones are rare, the city remains vulnerable to flooding from storm surges… Read more
Australia’s sewerage networks are ageing. However, sewer repair or replacement can be both costly and dangerous. Given the significant financial investment required, operators need to strike the balance between repairing too soon – and… Read more
Facing decades of severe drying, Western Australian wheatbelt farmers urgently need sustainable water sources. One innovative initiative is trialing on-farm desalination to convert brackish groundwater into a reliable resource for… Read more
This week in water, the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder is working with Aboriginal communities to embed Traditional Knowledge in environmental water management, while progress continues on major irrigation and education initiatives… Read more
Climatic influences on Warragamba water quality
Q Ollivier, L Oliveira, L Hamilton
Understanding the role that a changing climate has played on the source water quality of Sydney’s water supply systems is necessary for long term strategic supply planning. This paper analyses 22 years of water quality data ... ...
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The treatment of PFAS-impacted groundwater using novel regenerable ion exchange resin: A five-year case study
D M Kempisty, C Gordon, J Haxen, O Mowla, M G Nickelsen, S Woodard
This paper will provide an update on PFAS treatment using regenerable resin data from bench-, pilot-, and full-scale systems ... ...
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