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Australian Water Recycling Centre of Excellence

Australian Water Recycling Centre of Excellence. Water Recycling in Australia. Australia – has a growing population and a drying climate and we will face significant challenges in the future of finding enough water.

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Australian Water Recycling Centre of Excellence

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  1. Australian Water Recycling Centre of Excellence

  2. Water Recycling in Australia Australia – has a growing population and a drying climate and we will face significant challenges in the future of finding enough water Water Recycling – is strongly supported, and the vast majority of people are very enthusiastic about water recycling, and believe we should be recycling water more The Water Sector – is investing in a broad range of alternative water sources, including recycled water which is currently being used in homes, agriculture and industry. The Centre – is investing in rigorous and independent research projects to help enhance the efficiency and acceptance of recycled water because it will play a significant part of securing Australia’s water supply in the future

  3. Centre Overview Initial funding from the Commonwealth Government ($20million) AWRCoE Ltd – not for profit R&D company limited by guarantee Centre designed to be a national point of focus and independent advocate and supporter of water recycling R&D Centre members comprise the Centre’s Research Advisory Committee and help set the Strategic Research agenda Centre R&D project teams comprise utility, private sector, government, and research entities

  4. Context for Centre Investment Water Recycling is only one component required to secure Australia’s future water supply portfolio Typically R&D investments are not designed for short-term needs R&D outcomes will help us prepare for the next period of reduced water availability & helpargue the value of water recycling to irrigation, industry, food production and the environment R&D investment should help position Australia as a leader in water recycling knowledge and know-how

  5. Water Recycling Drivers Long Term Rainfall Trend Urban centres

  6. Centre’s Research Goals

  7. Reclaimed water is seen as an acceptable option to augment drinking water supplies Aim: to support successful public engagement and address stakeholder concerns on potable (drinking water quality) reuse across Australia Strong water sector support for this research goal eg. WSAA, NWC, AWA Currently a number of streams of research assessing and addressing the technological, institutional and social aspects of water recycling for drinking

  8. Why the ATSE Project Water Recycling – is now, and will increasingly become, a key part of Australia’s water supply portfolio National Water Organisations – such as our Water Utility Association and National Water Commission have stressed the need for diversity of supplies with water recycling for drinking to be considered on its merits Australia – has taken the first steps with development of national guidelines for water recycling for drinking and recent implementation of groundwater recycling in Western Australia But– there is little independent expert assessment on the potential for recycling water direct to our drinking water supplies

  9. www.australianwaterrecycling.com.au

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