Wastewater-treatment for inland, remote, water-stressed regions
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 18 October 2022
CSIRO is developing modular, renewable-powered water treatment systems to recycle industrial wastewater, supply potable water to remote communities, and reduce environmental risks from mining and climate change.
Keywords: water treatment, CSIRO, wastewater recycling, remote communities, mining, renewable energy, potable water
Tapping into water monitoring with Vesi™ sensor technology
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 21 October 2022
CSIRO’s Vesi™ sensor system delivers real-time, long-term water quality monitoring using solid-state electrodes. Field trials show robust performance, with new deployments testing its use across mines, farms, creeks, and aquifers.
Keywords: Vesi sensor, CSIRO, water monitoring, solid-state sensors, field trials, aquifers, prawn farms
Understanding biodiversity in water resource assessments in northern Australia
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Oceans and Atmosphere
Published: 27 October 2022
CSIRO is assessing water use impacts in northern Australia’s rivers to balance agricultural opportunities with ecological risks, focusing on habitats, species, and seasonal flows vital to biodiversity and fisheries.
Keywords: northern Australia, CSIRO, water assessment, ecology, biodiversity, agriculture, river systems
