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February 2006

National Research Flagship

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Premier's Water Foundation – Water Use and Reuse Update Welcome - Message from the Project Coordinators Welcome to the first edition of the Water Use and Reuse Update. This issue also marks the launch of a number of new projects related to water reuse or non-potable water use through an urban environment in Western Australia. The quarterly newsletter will focus on three projects, two funded by the WA Premier's Water Foundation and one funded by the WA Premier's Collaborative Research Program. Read more... If you do not wish to receive this electronic newsletter please reply to this message with the word "unsubscribe" in the subject line. Determining requirements for managed aquifer recharge in Western Australia The principal aim of this project is to address knowledge gaps relating to managed aquifer recharge (MAR) enabling government regulators to develop more rigorous guidelines and advancing water recycling as a reliable alternative for safe new supplies of water. Read more... Investigation of techniques to better manage Western Australia’s non-potable water resources This project involves the investigation of the structural and non-structural devices and controls for the management of shallow groundwater and stormwater in urban environments. The project will be run on two levels. Read more... Characterising treated wastewater for drinking purposes following reverse osmosis treatments This project will determine the key contaminants of concern in Perth’s treated wastewater which need to be monitored and managed, and the effectiveness of best available high technology treatment processes (MF/RO) to remove them, to ensure that any recycled water schemes which are developed will not pose a risk to human and environmental health. Read more... Premier launches water reuse project The Western Australian Premier and Minister for Water Resources, Dr Geoff Gallop launched the Water for a Healthy Country Flagship project on managed aquifer recharge in November. Speaking at the event at CSIRO’s Floreat site, the Premier acknowledged the project partners for their groundbreaking work in the area of water reuse. Read more... Minister presents cheque for water research Christmas came early for CSIRO project leaders when WA Minister Kim Chance delivered a cheque for $222,000 on behalf of the Premier’s Water Foundation. The Minister for Agriculture and Forestry, the Midwest and Wheatbelt visited CELS in Floreat just two days before Christmas to officially hand over the cheque and tour the CSIRO labs. Read more...	Update Home Welcome - Message from the Project Coordinators Determining requirements for managed aquifer recharge in Western Australia Investigation of techniques to better manage Western Australia's non-potable water resources Characterising treated wastewater for drinking purposes following reverse osmosis treatments Premier launches water reuse project Minister presents cheque for water research
The Water for a Healthy Country Flagship is a CSIRO initiative and part of the National Research Flagships program that aims to deliver scientific solutions to advance Australia's most important national objectives. One of the largest scientific initiatives ever mounted in Australia, it aligns closely with the Federal Government's National Research Priorities. The initiative brings together our national research resources to deliver breakthroughs in fields ranging from healthcare to light metals and the environment.
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