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Water e-Journal is your online hub for high-quality technical water papers in Australia.
Papers go through rigorous quality control and peer-review before publication and cover a broad range of topics relating to our most precious asset. AWA members unlock exclusive access to newly published papers for 3 months. Not a member, but would like instant access to all papers?
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Water e-Journal is the premier online journal for urban water science and technical issues in Australia.
Publishing in the Water e-Journal can provide valuable networking opportunities, collaborations, and discussions that can further your research, work and career.
All technical papers that are submitted will be assessed for publication in Water e-Journal, with a one-page Executive Summary also considered for publication in Current magazine. Papers published in the journal also qualify for the prestigious Guy Parker Award, which is announced at Ozwater each year.
See the Best Paper Honour Roll here.
The Water e-Journal is proud to showcase a special edition dedicated to student research each year. We invite submissions from students working on water-related projects either in progress, or completed within the calendar year of submission. This edition offers a platform for emerging researchers to share their findings with the water community, providing insights into innovative solutions and future developments. Find out more about Student Edition guidelines and how to submit and be a part of advancing the water sector. Submissions for 2024 close Friday 20 December 2024.
The Water e-Journal is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes high quality technical papers about all aspects of the water industry. By publishing in Water e-Journal, you are contributing to the collective body of knowledge in the field of water-related matters. Your work can help address important issues and contribute to solutions for global water challenges.
Journals play a vital role in increasing the discoverability of your work, as they are regularly accessed by communities of interested readers. Submitting to the Water e-Journal can enhance the visibility of your work, extending beyond your close network of contacts and colleagues. Water-related research often spans multiple disciplines, and Water e-Journal attracts a diverse readership and can potentially lead to invaluable interdisciplinary collaborations.
The Water e-Journal and its predecessor WATER also provide a valuable resource and historical record of the technical challenges and changes the Australian Water industry has faced over the past 45 years. Back issues can be viewed here and current contributions help to maintain that record.
Digital tool for driving circular economy outcomes in the Australian red meat industry
This study presents the development of a novel digital tool aimed at facilitating the preliminary sizing and economical evaluation of integrated resource management facilities for wastewater treatment in red meat processing plants.
Containment and removal of sewage overflows from impacted surface waters - Sydney Water’s current practices and optimisation opportunities
Y Yan
This practical research project focused on helping Sydney Water to determine improvements that could be made ...
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Biomimetic membrane technology developments relevant to sustainable reuse of resources
M Arsic, C Byrt, A D Rosa, P Hilder, S Iqbal, S McGaughey, S P Nandala, C O’Sullivan, X Wu, Z Xie
Membrane technologies are increasingly soughtto provide solutions for processes in industrial and municipal wastewater ...
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Transforming land use management to enhance water quality in catchments
G T Ayele, B Yu and David P Hamilton
A groundbreaking PhD study has explored the impacts of afforestation in a small temperate catchment, demonstrating its potential to enhance water quality while addressing ...
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Metagenomic analysis of foaming anaerobic digesters
T Micallef
This research will contribute to the understanding of foaming mechanisms, which is necessary for developing methods for management and prediction of foaming events ...
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Tannin-based coagulants application in the food processing industry
F Tessele, J Hales, L Moreno
This study evaluates the performance of an organic coagulant derived from tannins sourced from Acacia tree bark in wastewater treatment ...
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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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Resilient and thriving communities – A proactive approach to sustainable water use
S Brady, J Burke
To ensure our communities continue to thrive under an ever-changing climate, Barwon Water undertook extensive engagement which highlighted strong community support ...
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Nature Positive – Opportunities for utilities
K Naylor, N Hackett
Yarra Valley Water have embarked on a journey to understand their nature-related impacts, dependencies and opportunities, their customer expectations, and how they could respond ...
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A risk management framework for Taenia saginata eggs in recycled water to minimise the risk of Cysticercus bovis in cattle
D Stevens, A McDonald, A Pointon
This research reviews the most recent industry developments describing an approach to Cysticercus bovis risk management ...
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Structural assessment of sewer pump stations using a novel photonics-based sensor system
M Fabian, R Scott, S Bandyopadhyay, T Sun, K TV Grattan, H Bustamante, M Thurner, E Coiro, R Llave, M Win, J Hearfield
This paper reports the outcome of the research jointly developed and implemented by Sydney Water and City, University of London ...
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Advanced optimisation in pilot-scale trial and emergency pre-treatment design to produce safe drinking water
ASM Mohiuddin, Y C Wang, S Vigneswaran
Through advanced testing and optimisation at the pilot-scale contact filtration plant and designing an emergency pre-treatment ...
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