Metropolitan Collieries Pty Ltd is set to pay more than half a million dollars after being prosecuted by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) over two incidents in September and October 2022,
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Veolia issued clean-up notice by NSW EPA
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has issued Veolia Environmental Services (Australia) Pty Ltd a Clean-Up Notice to reduce the levels of leachate stored in dams at the Woodlawn Landfill within
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Grant given to transform contaminated biosolids into fertiliser
Almost 350,000 tonnes of dry biosolids, or treated sludge from wastewater, are generated annually in Australia. This is a potential new nutrient source for the agriculture industry. However, heavy metals
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New catalyst brings hope for wastewater treatment
Scientists have developed an effective catalyst with a remarkable ability to enhance the efficiency of ammonia conversion. Published in Advanced Energy Materials, the study reveals the catalyst’s potential to significantly advance wastewater treatment, green nitrite and nitrate, as well as hydrogen production.
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Sustainable solution for wastewater polluted by dyes
Water pollution from dyes used in textile, food, cosmetic and other manufacturing is a major ecological concern with industry and scientists seeking biocompatible and more sustainable alternatives to protect
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East Gippsland Water fined $50k for discharge
East Gippsland Region Water Corporation (EGRWC) has been ordered to pay $50,000 to a restorative project run by East Gippsland Catchment Management Authority, pay a $20,000 donation to the court and pay EPA Victoria $4,651 in court costs after a wastewater discharge that was in breach of their licence.
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Aerofloat to build wastewater treatment plant at Gibson Island
Wastewater treatment specialists Aerofloat has been awarded the contract for the design and build of a new wastewater treatment plant at Incitec Pivot Limited’s (IPL) facilities at Gibson Island in Brisbane. The project required a comprehensive treatment plant to meet IPL’s strict environmental requirements.
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BINGO receives approval for treatment plant
BINGO has secured Department of Planning and Environment development approval for the Patons Lane Recycling Water Treatment Plant (RWTP) and Leachate Treatment Plant (LTP). This coincides with the reactivation of BINGO’s Patons Lane Landfill, which commenced operations on 3 July 2023.
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