Government lowers safe exposure levels of toxic chemicals in water 12 Apr The Federal Government has significantly lowered the safe exposure level of toxic chemicals used in some firefighting foam, following a number … Read more
Water purification for remote communities within reach with new device 12 Apr Researchers have prototyped an on-site water purification system that quickly and safely removes pollutants with hydrogen peroxide.
Water contamination fears spread beyond Air Force bases 10 Jan As concerns about PFAS contamination spread around the country, the problem is not confined to drinking water sources and the legacy of … Read more
Residents launch class action over RAAF contamination 11 Nov More than 400 NSW residents have filed a class action lawsuit seeking remuneration from the Department of Defence for damages caused by the … Read more
New Zealand water scare highlights funding crisis 29 Aug Water New Zealand’s chief has called for a $20 million government subsidy to assist councils with the cost of water treatment following the … Read more
New catchment risk tool boosts water-quality control 18 Jul Water quality management has received a boost with the development of a new tool for identifying catchment risk.
