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Wastewater breakthroughs in China Wastewater breakthroughs in China
15 Jun 2010
Two years ago, scientists from around the world predicted that China would be leading the way in ‘toilet-to-tap” technology. Under the guidance of Professor Siqing Xia of Tongji University, those predictions have come true. Jonathan Jackson spoke with Professor Xia about the implementation of the technology and further research.
Turning stormwater into drinking water Turning stormwater into drinking water
21 Sep 2009
Scientists from Australia’s national science agency have turned stormwater from a city in South Australia into purified drinking water.
Brisbane to go toilet to tap?
18 Sep 2009
Brisbane policy makers should take a leap of faith and advocate for advanced water recycling facilities says Philip Anthony, director of the Orange County Water District, who led development of the world’s largest advanced water recycling facility of its kind in Orange County, California.
Water quality tips
02 Jul 2009
One of the best ways to educate yourself about local water quality conditions is to obtain a copy of your community's Consumer Confidence Report (CCR).
Membrane water filtration
23 Jun 2009
Pall Corporation (NYSE:PLL), a global leader in filtration, separation and purification systems and technologies, announced today that it has won a $14.7 million municipal water contract for the design and installation of a Pall Aria™ integrated microfiltration (MF)/ reverse osmosis (RO) membrane water treatment system in Manila.
Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize 2009 Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize 2009
10 Mar 2009
Professor Gatze Lettinga from The Netherlands was awarded the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize 2009 for his environmentally sustainable solution for the treatment of recycled water using anaerobic technology.
Water recycling means water savings Water recycling means water savings
09 Feb 2009
Hansgrohe, famous for its innovative plumbing fixtures is equally passionate about ‘upstream’ water recycling.
Risk reduction around scalding water Risk reduction around scalding water
08 Feb 2009
Installation codes, product standards and technologies are constantly evolving to reduce the risk of hot water scalding in hospitals, aged care facilities and homes.
Faucet flow control saves water Faucet flow control saves water
05 Feb 2009
Flow control of faucets is a highly-refined technology, delivering a balance between user comfort and water conservation.
A new approach to water access A new approach to water access
03 Feb 2009
After decades of apartheid South Africa is dealing with many social and environmental problems. The plumbing industry is keen to do its share.
Toilet to tap technology Toilet to tap technology
02 Feb 2009
How do you get populations to accept that they will be drinking water that was once someone else’s sewerage – even when that water is now exceptionally clean? This is the task facing Professor Siqing Xia of Tongji University in Shanghai in the quest to solve China’s growing water problems.
The boat with no carbon footprint The boat with no carbon footprint
02 Feb 2009
Wastewater from the geWoonboot, a Dutch prototype carbon-neutral houseboat, is channeled to an onboard septic tank for initial treatment then transferred by sump pump to floating reed beds alongside the houseboat.