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.

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.

Alternative sewer waste system
26 Aug 2009 Wherever there is no main sewer, generally in rural or remote areas, there is a need for an alternative system to deal with residential human waste.

Siphonic roof drainage software
03 Aug 2009 With DrainStar(R), the smart design and calculation software for siphonic roof drainage, benefits are double: up to 60% of building costs can be saved, while reducing CO2 emissions at the same time.

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.

Graywater treatment and technology
03 Jun 2009 A new Australian protocol aims to simplify things for manufacturers of greywater treatment technologies and increase their adoption by consumers.

India trials new train toilet
03 Mar 2009 A new toilet system developed in India has the potential to reduce fresh water use and improve national sanitation levels.

ISH Frankfurt exhibition 2009
16 Feb 2009 Water and energy will be the two main themes of ISH Frankfurt in 2009.

Clean pipes lead to better hospital care
15 Feb 2009 A community hospital facility relies on crucial standards being maintained around the clock.

Positive trends to water and energy commitments
15 Feb 2009 The results of a survey WPR magazine conducted in 2008, unearthed some interesting facts and figures.

Structured plumbing offers real benefits for water savers
15 Feb 2009 Because there is a clear link between water use and energy consumption, saving water can also save energy. The search is underway to find more efficient ways of delivering water to limit energy and water loss.

Heated wastewater: An overlooked source of energy freely available
12 Feb 2009 Heated wastewater can be harnessed to pre-heat the inlet to hot water systems, offering considerable savings and the downsizing of hot water unit capacity.

China experiments with energy efficient housing
12 Feb 2009 China’s hunger for energy is worrying the rest of the world, but government regulations and project developments in that vast country are leading the way in conservation.