SA Water has an international reputation for water quality research, with a broad range of clients from government, private enterprise and the community seeking the expertise of our Australian Water Quality Centre (AWQC).
The Australian Water Quality Centre is renowned for:
Research programs include:
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Blue-green algae: identification, ecology, bloom management, toxin analysis and taste and odour characterisation
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Natural organics: catchment process and transport, soil leaching, characterisation, soil amelioration/liming, and biological regrowth potential
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Water treatment technology: disinfection processes, activated carbon (selection, surface chemistry, regeneration)
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Disinfection by-products: dentification, formation and persistence, and removal methods
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Environmental and public health management: identification and removal of microscopic water-borne parasites and disinfection of effluent.
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Wastewater treatment and conversion to value added products.
Analytical research services provided by the AWQC are certified to international quality standard ISO 9001:2008.
Sampling, analysis, advice and research services cover:
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Drinking water
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Environmental waters
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Wastewater
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Sediments and sludges.
The AWQC also offers:
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Accredited testing of products in contact with drinking waters (AS4020)
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Analytical quality control
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Proficiency testing services.
For more information contact the AWQC’s Customer Service Unit on +61 (08)1300 653 366 or email awqccsu@sawater.com.au with any queries or feedback.