Australian Water Conservation and Reuse Research Program


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Advanced Search Site Map Key Issues Research Programs: Soil and Landscape Science Surface Water Hydrology Groundwater Hydrology Environmental Information Systems Environmental Earth Observation Catchment Biogeochemistry and Aquatic Ecology Contaminant Chemistry and Ecotoxicology Water Reuse and Environmental Process Engineering Urban Water Systems Engineering	Australian Water Conservation and Reuse Research Program About the program \| Water Reuse Project Workshops \| Publications \| Articles \| Stage 1 Outcomes \| Contact Stage 1 Outcomes About the program In the current political climate, widespread adoption of urban water conservation and reuse is a necessity (Senate Inquiry Report on Urban Water Management, December 2002; Wentworth Group – Blueprint for a National Water Plan, July 2003). But the Australian research base is modest and fragmented, according to a recent review (Dillon, 2000). To offset the shortfall and provide firm foundations for policies and practices, the Australian Water Conservation and Reuse Research Program was created. The coordinated program promotes efficiency in research, communicates outcomes and links Australia to progress being made internationally. This program is growing and water utilities, government departments, local government, developers and water technology companies are invited to participate. Additional researchers will be welcome in Stage 2. Program timetable Oct 00 - AWA resolution commissioning reuse research program Oct 01 - Urban water conservation included in program objectives Sep 02 - Steering Committee consensus on research activities in stage 1 Oct 02 - First stakeholders invest in program Jan 03 - ATSE Water recycling in Australia review commences (John Radcliffe) Jun 03 - 10 more Stage 1 reviews commissioned Sep 03 - Quantitative microbial risk assessment Workshop, Brisbane Sep 03 - AWCRRP designated as an AWA Project of National Significance Oct 03 - Final stage 1 activity commissioned Dec 03 -Draft reports completed and sent to two independent reviewers Feb 04 - Reviews returned to authors Apr 04 - Final reports revised, edited and accepted May 04 - 8 workshops run to release stage 1 reports, and identify candidates for national portfolio of innovative demonstration projects & research required Jul 04 - Finalise case for national investment Water Reuse Project Workshops Workshops will be held around Australia in May 2004. Further information about the workshops or email events@awa.asn.au Workshops Brochure (Contains further information, event program and registration form) [External link] Publications Stage 1 Outcomes - papers Brochure (PDF, 654 kB) Aug 03 Poster (PDF, 262 kB) Aug 03 Prospectus (PDF, 496 kB) Sep 03 Steering Committee Meeting Notes (PDF, 119 kB) Sep 03 Researchers Meeting Notes (PDF, 155 kB) Sep 03 Stakeholders Newsletter No. 1 (PDF, 144 kB) Sep 03 Water Recycling Review The review "Water Recycling in Australia" is now available from the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering website [External link]. This review was undertaken for the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering by Dr John C Radcliffe AM ATSE and forms the initial inventory of water conservation and reuse activities and issues in Australia in the AWCRRP program. A version of the PowerPoint presentation (PDF, 269 kb) used by John Radcliffe to summarise the report in the AWCRRP Stage 1 Workshops is also available. Articles Dillon, P and Ellis D. Australian Water Conservation and Reuse Research Program, Water February 2004 [Water journal, produced by the Australian Water association - external link] Dillon, P. (2000). Water reuse in Australia: current status, projections and research. Proc. Water Recycling. Australia 2000, Adelaide, 19-20 Oct 2000 (ed. P.J. Dillon) p. 99-104. Contact Information Peter Dillon (Coordinator) peter.dillon@csiro.au (08) 8303 8714 David Ellis (Manager) david.ellis@csiro.au (08) 8303 8420
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