Research and Development

Australian Water Quality Centre (AWQC)

Established as a small analytical laboratory for the Engineering and Water Supply Department in 1933, the AWQC has developed into a large facility providing customers with an integrated range of services for sampling, analysis, advice and research associated with the chemistry, microbiology, biology and ecology of waters, wastewaters, sediments and sludges

Ph: +61 1300 65 33 66
Email: awqc@sawater.com.au
Web: http://www.awqc.com.au/awqc/

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SA Water Centre for Water Management and Reuse University of South Australia

The Centre aims to advance the science and technology of sustainable water management through fundamental and applied research. Centre staff are available to partner in research projects, provide independent consultancy advice and training in a range of water related fields including:
• Desalination, Membrane and Nanotechnology
• Securing Water Supplies
• Treatment for fit for Purpose Reuse
• Water Recycling Systems Design and Operation
• Advanced Monitoring

The Centre also houses the Australian Irrigation and Hydraulics Testing Facility (AIHTF) that provides a NATA accredited product testing service to assist water industries gain national and international market entry of a range of water related products.

Ph: +618 8 8302 3338
Email: neill.sanderson@unisa.edu.au
Web: http://www.unisa.edu.au/water/default.asp

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South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI)

The South Australian Research and Development Institute – SARDI – delivers robust scientific solutions for primary industries. SARDI is the State Government's principal research institute, a research arm of Primary Industries and Resources SA. SARDI’s scientists are driven to translate results into opportunities to position food, fibre and bioscience industries as internationally competitive and ecologically sustainable.

Ph: +61 8 8303 9400
Email: sardi@sa.gov.au
Web: http://www.sardi.sa.gov.au/

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Water Quality Research Australia

Water Quality Research Australia Limited (WQRA) is a national research centre established to succeed the CRC for Water Quality and Treatment when the CRC ended on 30 June 2008.

WQRA undertakes collaborative research of national application on drinking water quality, recycled water and relevant areas of wastewater management. The main focus of the research program is on urban water issues related to public health and acceptability aspects of water supply, water recycling and aspects of wastewater management. WQRA also has an Education Program, utilising the most successful elements of the CRC Program.

Ph: +61 8 7424 2445
Email: angela.gackle@wqra.com.au
Web: http://www.wqra.com.au/
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Water Research Centre

The Water Research Centre, of the University of Adelaide, brings together scientists, engineers and economists to address water management issues of national and international significance. Our researchers have expertise in the following fields:

• Environmental Water Efficiency
• Water Quality in Catchments
• Hydrology and Climate Variability Modelling
• Optimisation of water asset design and replacement
• Water management and Carbon Sequestration
• Water and Mining

The Centre has a strong track record in research leadership and in working with clients to attract research funds and deliver outstanding results
Ph: +61 8 8313 3747
Email: justin.brookes@adelaide.edu.au
Web: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/environment/wrc/
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