eFlash #476
Date: 29-Mar-2021
In this edition: PC Draft Submission on National Water Reform 2020| Emerging Contaminants and Biosolids Workshop - 22 April| Essentials Webinar - 15 April at 10.30am| PC Draft Submission on National Water Reform 2020
1. PC Draft Submission on National Water Reform 2020
A submission on the Productivity Commission’s draft reports (see https://www.pc.gov.au/inquiries/current/water-reform-2020#draft) on National Water Reform was provided by qldwater today based on feedback from members. The submission is available here.
For the first time the PC’s findings were released as a series of reports along with a summary of Findings, recommendations and renewal advice Report.
The qldwater submission focused on specific urban water services recommendations in from Section 11 – Urban water services (p. 18) of this summary. In general the Reports have been well-researched and responsive to feedback from our sector and are a concise overview of some of the most critical issues Service Providers are facing. A final report is expected in June this year.
If you have any questions or queries you can contact Rob Fearon rfearon@qldwater.com.au or 0428 300 208.
2. Emerging Contaminants and Biosolids Workshop - 22 April
As notified in eFlash #474, qldwater is convening two workshops on 22 April dealing with contaminants of emerging concern. The first will be on treatment of biosolids to deal with contaminants of emerging concern while the second, co-convened with DES will examine measurement of PFAS in biosolids to inform compliance with the End of Waste Code. A summary agenda for each workshop is below,
SESSION 1
Time: 10:00am-12:30pm Treatment of Biosolids to Remove Contaminants of Emerging Concern
Aim: Understand existing water sector activities in biosolids treatment and future opportunities
Format: Short presentations followed by moderated group discussion
Speakers/Topics:
Treating Biosolids in Northern Queensland (JCU)
Transformation of Australia’s Biosolids Resource (ARC Centre)
Biosolids Gasification (Logan)
Options for Water Utilities (SE Water)
Biochar technology (RMIT)
Anaerobic Digestion and Thermal Treatment (UQ)
Modular Thermal Treatment (IQEnergy)
qCRAC Update (qldwater)
Discussion: The remainder of the workshop is reserved for general discussion of opportunities, barriers and needs for future biosolids treatment.
SESSION 2
Time: 1:30pm – 4:00pm Analysis of PFAS in Biosolids (Jointly with DES)
Aim: Guidance on PFAS analysis for EOW Code
Format: Short presentations followed by moderated group discussion
Speakers/Topics:
End of Waste Code (DES)
Estimation of PFAS in biosolids (UU)
Practical and operational considerations (Townsville, Unitywater, Arkwood, Gold Coast)
CRC CARE
National Chemical Working Group update & QLD compliance issues (DES) followed by discussion on preferred analysis techniques and development of guidance on methodology and data requirements for EOW Code.
Discussion: The remainder of the workshop is reserved for general discussion of analysis techniques and guidance on methodology and data requirements for the EOW Code.
For more information or to register interest, please contact rfearon@qldwater.com.au
3. Essentials Webinar - 15 April at 10.30am
The next webinar in the qldwater Essentials Webinar Series will be held on 15 April 2021 starting at 10:30 am. There will be no March webinar.
The focus will be on THM Management in Drinking Water Networks and will include speakers across the range of water service providers and include a Q&A with the speakers and representatives from regional Queensland and the SEQ THM Strategy Group. David Sheehan from Coliban Water in Victoria has generously offered to act as Chair, so, mark it in your calendars and bring your curly questions on 15 April 2021 10:30 am.
Registrations for this webinar are now open. Click here to register.
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