Sydney Water

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UNSW researchers are using ‘wonder material’ graphene to generate sustainable energy in municipal wastewater treatment plants.

Tashya Miranda at work taking water samples

Young environmental scientist Tashya Miranda is applying her marine biology skills and knowledge to improving Sydney's water.

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Researchers at UNSW Sydney have been selected by Sydney Water to test the capability of their patented optical technology to detect leaks, which could save billions of gallons of water annually.

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A world-first graphene-based filter that can remove more than 99% of the natural organic matter in treated drinking water is being scaled up for possible use in conventional plants.