Tag: Consulting
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Australian utility left seeking wastewater dump site as locals object
Australian utility, Water Corporation, remains without an alternative dumping site for wastewater from its desalination system in Denmark, Western Australia after its original choice of a temporary site was thrown out by the local community.
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San Diego hires MWH/Brown and Caldwell team to manage city’s US$ 2.7 billion drinking water
The city of San Diego, California has selected environmental engineering, consulting, and construction team, MWH/Brown and Caldwell, to manage and assist in the delivery of the city’s US$ 2.7 billion drinking water programme, Pure Water San Diego.
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Texas city advances on reuse
The Texas, USA city of Weatherford is progressing with plans to reuse treated wastewater, which would save the city significant sums of money according to the Weatherford utility board.
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Namibian mines get mixed messages
Namibian uranium mines have received mixed news on the prospects for an end to their struggle to secure cheaper and secure water supplies through new desalination facilities.
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Seven potable reuse study schemes win US$ 1 million funding
The WateReuse Research Foundation has approved funding for seven new direct potable reuse (DPR) research projects, valued at more than US$ 1 million.
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Hinman to take chair at CH2M Hill
President and chief executive officer of engineering consultant CH2M Hill, Jacqueline Hinman, will take up her new appointment as chairman of the board at the company on 18 September.
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Namibian uranium mine ponders desalination project
Namibian uranium mining firm Rössing Uranium is investigating the economic viability of designing, constructing and operating a new desalination plant to supply its operation in the economically important Erongo Region where water is scarce.
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San Angelo council approves water-reuse study award
The San Angelo City Council in California awarded a US$ 189,000 contract on 20 May 2014 to Alan Plummer Associates Inc to evaluate reuse options for the city’s wastewater.
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WateReuse launches video about urban water cycle
The WateReuse Research Foundation announces the release of The Ways of Water, an animated video that presents an overview of the many human interventions in the water cycle and looks at the benefits of some key water provision options including Direct Potable Reuse (DPR).
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Texas city council votes on wastewater reuse study award
Reclaimed wastewater could provide 6-7 MGD (22,700‑26,500 m³/d) of additional water supply for the city of San Angelo, Texas, USA, according to a submission to be considered by the city council on 6 May 2014.