CSIRO works with various industry sectors to develop improved technologies for sustainable treatment and subsequent disposal of waste as well as techniques for recovering resources from waste materials.

The Namoi region is one of a series of 18 regions being assessed as part of the CSIRO Murray-Darling Basin Sustainable Yields Project.

A new protocol for testing greywater treatment technologies in Australia could boost efforts to conserve the nation’s water resources.

CSIRO is building a three-dimensional computer model of Australia’s ground surface topography at scales never seen before.

The Water for a Healthy Country Flagship is investigating how our changing climate and land use is impacting on Australia's future water security and developing scientific tools and knowledge that can help water managers to plan accordingly.

The Healthy Water Ecosystems Theme, as part of the Water for a Healthy Country Flagship, is working to increase knowledge and develop tools for the management, protection and restoration of Australia’s water ecosystems.

Our urban water research program is strongly supported by the Australian water industry.

CSIRO is applying its expertise in facilitating the conservation, recycling and reuse of water in the world’s driest inhabited continent.

New plastics developed by CSIRO, Hanyang University Korea and the University of Texas have the potential to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and help purify water and CSIRO research leader Dr Anita Hill discusses this research in this vodcast. (2:20)

This five-minute video shows how Water for a Healthy Country Flagship is one of the biggest water research partnerships in Australian history. Find out how it is improving the management of our water resources.

Mr Alan Gregory is the Water for a Healthy Country Flagship’s Theme Leader for Urban Water research. His team is increasing the benefits gained from water use across Australia’s major metropolitan areas, principally Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

Dr Don McFarlane coordinates Flagship science to help improve the management of water resources in the Western Australia. He liaises with the Western Australian government and manages the South West Sustainable Yields project.

An outline of the work of the Advanced Membrane Technology for Water Treatment research project is offered in this information sheet. (2 pages)

The Water for a Healthy Country Flagship is seeking collaborations with research organisations to enhance the security, reliability and sustainability of urban water services in Australian cities and towns. (2 pages)

An outline of the HydroPlanner software tool designed by CSIRO scientists to help urban water planners and managers understand the system-wide dynamics of integrated and diversified urban water systems. (4 pages)

An outlining the work of the Advanced Membrane Technologies for Water Treatment Research Cluster. (4 pages)