Wastewater Management and Re-Use

The South Australian Murray-Darling Basin Natural Resources Management Board recognizes that to move towards more sustainable water use within the region, alternative water sources must be considered. Wastewater from both domestic and industrial sources represents a guaranteed – and presently under utilized – water supply.

An investigation of opportunities for wastewater re-use in the SA Murray-Darling Basin commenced in 2005 to help shape and accelerate investment in wastewater re-use programs.

This project supports three major objectives:

• Match wastewater supply, from both domestic and industrial sources, with beneficial uses;
• Maximise beneficial re-use of recycled water; and
• Reduce the demand for raw or mains water.

Detailed outcomes of the project are provided in the following reports:

• Investigation of opportunities for wastewater re-use in the Murray Darling Basin, SA, Milestone 1 Report (3.8Mb)
• Investigation of opportunities for wastewater re-use in the Murray Darling Basin, SA, Milestone 2 Report (1.7mb)
  • Appendix A1 (26kb)
  • Appendix A2 (65kb)
  • Appendix B1 (54kb)
  • Appendix B2 (75kb)
  • Appendix C1 (650kb)

Business Case for Future Investment

A business case for future investment has been prepared drawing upon some of the key recommendations of the Milestone 2 Report within the document:

(Note for printing – The Booklet comprise of 6 x A4 pages folded to A4. To assemble the booklet correctly: print - Double Sided, Pages: 1, 3, 6, 4, 2, 5 in precisely that order)

Fact Sheets

Two case studies to demonstrate the true cost of wastewater management and re-use:

• Domestic Wastewater: - Strathalbyn Racing Club and Alexandrina Council (TO BE AVAILABLE FROM May 2008)
• Winery wastewater: - Tandou Wines (TO BE AVAILABLE FROM May 2008)

Fact Sheet to assist industry prepare Water Efficiency Management Plans to save on water costs, reduce water consumption and improve efficiency through better managing business water use.

• Water Efficiency Management Plans (TO BE AVAILABLE FROM May 2008)

Wastewater Treatment and Re-Use Forum for Local Government and Industry

The Wastewater Treatment and Re-use Forum for Local Government and Industry was held on 30^th October 2007 at the Berri Resort Hotel.

Approximately 130 delegates from Local Government, government agencies, manufacturing /food processing industry, wastewater treatment industry, consulting and community groups attended the Forum.

ACCEPTANCE OF WASTEWATER RE-USE
Recycled water: A valued resource for householders and growers	Dr June Marks Flinders University
CURRENT GUIDELINES/ BEST PRACTICE
National Recycled Water Guidelines (Phase 1) Implications for Local Government and Industry	Dr David Cunliffe Department of Health
Wastewater irrigation management planning. Draft SA Guidelines	Mr Tony Sliuzas EPA
Support within the SA Murray-Darling Basin for Water Use Efficiency Planning for wastewater re-use	Mr Noel Johnston SA MDB NRM Board
SHOWCASING INNOVATION PART 1
Case Study 1: Laratinga New Water Scheme	Mr Atis Berzins District Council of Mt Barker
Case Study 2: Strathalbyn Racing Club Effluent Re-use	Mr Neville Styan Alexandrina Council
WATER TREATMENT TECHNOLOGIES
Small to medium scale desalination	Mr Ravid Levy Amiad Australia Pty Ltd
Decentralised wastewater management schemes	Mr Tony Catalano Alano Water
Membrane technology and wastewater applications	Anthony Radford EcoNova
Current Practices in Australian Wineries for Wastewater Minimisation and Treatment	Dr Anu Kumar CSIRO
Accelerated Lagoon Trial – Kingston on Murray Community Wastewater Management Scheme	Prof. Howard Fallowfield Flinders University
Wastewater Management Solutions for Small to Medium Scale Wineries	Mr Peter Goss Archer Environmental Services
SHOW CASING INNOVATION PART 2
Case Study 4: Point Boston Peninsula - Class A recycled water supply innovation using on-site secondary and local ultrafiltration treatment	Mr Richard Marks Kellogg Brown & Root
Case Study 5: Tandou Wines - Cost and Carnage: Wastewater management that avoids insolvency	Mr Shane Phillips Tandou Wines
Case Study 6:Berri Barmera Waste Water Reuse Project – A collaboration between Local Government, Industry, Private Sector Water Partner and the Community.	Mr Mike Stephenson Berri Barmera Council

A CD of all presentations can be obtained by contacting the Boards Murray Bridge office on Ph: 8532 1432 (their size prevents their placement on this website).

A podcast of the following presentations at the Forum are available from:

Wastewater Treatment and Re-Use Forum Podcasts and Presentations