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Participants and Associates in the CRC for Water Quality and Treatment

ACTEW Corporation
Australian Water Quality Centre
Barwon Water (Associate)
Brisbane City Council
Cairns City Council (Associate)
Central Highlands Water (Associate)
Centre for Appropriate Technology
City West Water
Coliban Water (Associate)
Cradle Coast Water
CSIRO Land and Water
Curtin University of Technology,School of Applied Chemistry
Degrémont
Department of Human Services, Victoria
Department of Commerce, New South Wales (Associate)
Department of Sustainability and Environment, Victoria (Associate)
Department of Natural Resources and Water, Queensland (Associate)
Environmental Protection Agency, Queensland (Associate)
Esk Water (Associate)
GHD Pty Ltd (Associate
Gippsland Water (Associate)
Gold Coast Water (Associate)
Goulburn-Murray Water (Associate)
Goulburn Valley Water (Associate)
Grampians Wimmera Mallee Water (Associate)
Griffith University, School of the Environment
Hunter Water Corporation (Associate)
Lower Murray Water (Associate)
Melbourne Water Corporation
Monash University, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine
ORICA
Pine Rivers Shire Council (Associate)
Power and Water Corporation
Queensland Health Clinical and Statewide Services & National Research Centre for Environmental Toxicology
RMIT University, Chemical & Civil Engineering . Key Centre for Applied & Nutritional Toxicology
South Australian Water Corporation
South East Queensland Water Corporation (Associate)
South East Water
Sydney Catchment Authority
Sydney Water Corporation
Townsville Thuringowa Water Supply Board (NQ Water)(Associate)
United Water
University of Adelaide
University of New South Wales, Water Engineering Group
University of Queensland, Department of Microbiology and Parasitology
University of South Australia, School of Pharmaceutical, Molecular and Biomedical Sciences
University of Technology, Institute for Sustainable Futures
Water Corporation
Water Services Association of Australia
Yarra Valley Water

Australian CRC Program
The CRC Program is one of AusIndustry´s Innovation Programs. Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs) are designed to encourage collaboration between industry, educational institutes and government by transferring research outputs into commercial or other outcomes of economic, environment or social benefit to Australia. The CRC Program is an Australian Commonwealth Government funded program.
Web: http://www.crc.gov.au
Email: crc@isr.gov.au

CRC Program Information Line - Telephone: +61 2 6213 6429
AusIndustry HotLine 13 28 46

CRC Association
The CRC Association was established on 1 December 1994; most of the Cooperative Research Centres are members. The CRC Association represents members' views on issues of generic importance to CRCs and their operation, allows members to share experience and practices, and helps to promote awareness of CRCs and the CRC Program.

CRC Association Website

Water sites and resources

Australian sites

  • Australian Water Association The Australian Water Association (AWA) is an independent national association of individuals and organisations interested in all aspects of the water industry. AWA has a total membership of about 4,000 including individuals from a broad range of disciplines, including engineers, resource managers and public health professionals.
  • Centre for Ecological Economics and Water Policy Research The Centre specialises in the development and refinement of policy options and the evaluation of economic, social and financial implications of policy and project scenarios for the public and private sectors
  • CSIRO Land and Water CSIRO Land and Water is a provider of world-class science services specialising in research on soil, water and atmospheric processes essential to the understanding and sustainable management of land and water resources in Australia and internationally.
  • NAIAD Database This online knowledge repository was developed by the CRC to to facilitate the sharing of lessons learned from innovative urban water schemes among planners, local governments, and practitioners. New case studies are added continuously, and users can register for email notification of updates.
  • The National Water Commission is responsible for helping to drive national water reform and advising the Prime Minister and State and Territory governments on water issues. The Commission is also responsible for managing the implementation of the National Water Initiative - the blueprint for national water reform - and implementing two programmes of the Australian Government Water Fund - the Water Smart Australia programme and the Raising National Water Standards programme.
  • New South Wales - Water Directorate Membership of the Water Directorate is open to all councils and county councils providing water supply and/or sewerage services to local government areas in NSW.
  • Savewater.com.au Australia's leading source on water conservation.
  • VicWater - Victorian Water Industry Association VicWater is the peak water industry organisation in Victoria. It represents the three metropolitan retail companies, the fifteen non-metropolitan urban authorities and the four rural water authorities.
  • Waterwatch Australia Waterwatch brings together schools and community groups, landcare groups, and landowners, councils and water authorities to maintain and improve water quality across the country.
  • Water and Public Health Website from the Water Unit of NSW Health with information on drinking water, recreational water quality and effluent managment and reuse.
  • Water page of the Environmental Health Unit of the Department of Human Services Victoria. Information on drinking water (including the Victorian Safe Drinking Water Act), blue green algae, fluoridation, rainwater tanks, water recycling, swimming pools & spas, and recreational waterways.

International sites

  • American Water Works Association (US) The American Water Works Association (AWWA) is an international nonprofit scientific and educational society dedicated to the improvement of drinking water quality and supply. Founded in 1881, AWWA is the largest organization of water supply professionals in the world.
  • American Water Works Research Foundation - see Water Research Foundation.
  • Canadian Water Network CNW was established through the Network of Centres of Excellence Program of the Government of Canada and includes many of Canada’s leading researchers in water, as well as broad representation of both government and industry interest
  • Canadian Water Resources Agency CWRA is a national organization of individuals and organizatons interested in the management of Canada's water resources, including private and public sector water resource professionals, managers, administrators, scientists, academics, students and users.
  • Canadian Water and Wastewater Association The Canadian Water and Wastewater Association was established in 1986 to represent the common interest of Canada's municipal water and wastewater systems, particularly those related to federal and interprovincial bodies' policies, programs and legislation or to national Codes or Standards
  • Drinking Water Glossary A dictionary of technical and legal terms related to drinking water from the USEPA.
  • Drinking Water Inspectorate (UK) The DWI is responsible for monitoring the compliance of water companies in England and Wales with the Water Quality Regulations, and for investigating complaints and water quality incidents.
  • Foundation for Water Research (UK) An independent, non-profit making organisation that promotes and disseminates research on all aspects of water, wastewater and related environmental issues.
  • Global Water Research Coalition The GWRC was formed in May 2002 by twelve leading international water research organisations. The GWRC aims to address international issues related to drinking water, wastewater, water supply, and renewable water resources through international cooperation and collaboration in water-related research.
  • Hydrology Web Hydrology related Internet Resources.
  • International Water Association The IWA is an international membership organization dedicated to promoting best practice in water supply, wastewater collection and treatment, water pollution control and water quality management. The IWA was formed by the merger of the IAWQ (International Association of Water Quality) and the IWSA (International Water Services Association).
  • International Irrigation Management Institute (Sri Lanka) IIMI aims to improve food security and the lives of poor people by fostering sustainable increases in the productivity of water used in agriculture through better management of irrigation and water basin systems.
  • National Institutes for Water Resources (US) The National Institutes for Water Resources comprise a network of 54 Research Institutes in every state of the USA, which conduct basic and applied research to solve water problems unique to their area.
  • National Sanitation Foundation (US) NSF International (NSF) is a private, independent, not-for-profit organization which develops and maintain voluntary standards particularly relating to health and the environment.
  • Office for Water (UK) The economic regulator for the water industry in England and Wales
  • Office of Water (US) The Office of Water is part of the Environment Protection Agency, and is responsible for implementing the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act, and portions of many other Acts, Statutes and Conventions.
    See also the Office of Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds(US).
  • Sanitation Connection An Internet-based resource with access to accurate, reliable and up-to-date information on technologies, institutions and financing of sanitation systems around the world.
  • UK Water Industry Research UKWIR manages research and development contracts on behalf of the water service operators in Scotland, Northern Ireland, England and Wales. UKWIR collaborates with the UK government regulators, and shares project funding with other research organisations in Europe and North America.
  • Universities Council on Water Resources (US) About 90 universities in the United States and throughout the world comprise the Universities Council on Water Resources (UCOWR) organization. Member institutions engage in education, research, public service, international activities, and information support for policy development related to water resources.
  • The Utility Connection The Utility Connection provides links to 4,032 electric, gas, water and wastewater utilities, utility associations, organizations, news, magazines, utility financial resources, and related state & federal (US) regulatory and information sites.
  • WaterAid (UK) A charitable organisation which specialises in community based programs on water supply, sanitation and health promotion in developing countries.
  • The Water Center (US) Part of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) which carries out water, natural resources and environmental research, teaching, extension and service programs at the post-secondary education level.
  • Water Environment FederationThe Water Environment Federation (WEF) is an international not-for-profit educational and technical organization of over 40,000 water experts.
  • Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF) The Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF), a nonprofit organization, manages independent scientific research in wastewater treatment, water reclamation and reuse, biosolids and sludge, stormwater management, water quality, and climate change.
  • Water Guide (UK) This page brings together information on all the UK water companies - their background, contact details and services they offer.
  • The Water Librarians' Home Page (US) This page is maintained by a Librarian working for one of California's water authorities. It has many links to water, engineering, environmental and government sites.
  • Water New Zealand Water New Zealand is a private venture undertaking the building of an Internet gateway to the New Zealand Water industry. The site includes information on the New Zealand and Australian water industries, news services and conference details.
  • Water Quality Information Center (US) A service of the National Agricultural Library, in cooperation with the University of Maryland, providing access to information related to water resources and agriculture.
  • Water Quality Program from Purdue University (US) Water quality information and publications for consumers, farmers, private well owners, parents and those working to protect community environments.
  • Water Research Commission (South Africa) The WRC aims to promote coordination, communication and cooperation in the field of water research; to establish water research needs and priorities; to fund research on a priority basis; and to promote the effective transfer of information and technology.
  • WaterPartners International Helping people in the developing world to meet their drinking water supply needs with innovative, sustainable solutions.
  • Water Quality Association An international trade association representing manufacturers and retailers of household, commercial, and industrial water treatment systems.
  • Water Research Foundation is a member-supported, international, nonprofit organization that sponsors research to enable water utilities, public health agencies, and other professionals to provide safe and affordable drinking water to consumers. (WRF was formerly known as the American Water Works Research Foundation).

  • Water Resources of the USA This page forms part of the US Geological Survey site, and has information on UGS activities in the water area and links to other resources.
  • Water, Sanitation and Health Programme of the World Health Organisation. WHO works on aspects of water, sanitation and hygiene where the health burden is high, where interventions could make a major difference and where the present state of knowledge is poor.
  • WaterwebThis site aims to facilitate the sharing of information about water and the environment. The organization has a global focus with initial participants from North, Central & South America and Europe.
  • Water Wiser - Water Efficiency Clearinghouse (US) This is a cooperative project of the American Water Works Association, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, and aims to become the preeminent resource for water efficiency and water conservation information.
  • WES-Net India The Water and Environmental Sanitation Network India is a learning alliance of stakeholders in the Water and Environmental Sanitation sector, including NGOs, UN agencies, private sector, consultants, government departments and donors. The network was established in December 2004.

Health / Environment sites

Some major health and environment sites of particular relevance to the water industry are listed here.

Australia

International

  • Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (US) ATSDR deals with exposure to hazardous substances from waste sites, unplanned releases, and other sources of pollution present in the environment.
  • Centres for Disease Control (US) The mission of the CDC is to promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability.
    This site includes the electronic journals Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report and Emerging Infectious Diseases.
  • The Commision for Environmental Cooperation The CEC aims to facilitate cooperation and public participation to foster conservation, protection and enhancement of the North American environment.
  • Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs The aim of DEFRA is for sustainable development, which means a better quality of life for everyone, now and for generations to come.
    Earth Trends An environmental information portal from the World Resources Institute.
  • Environment Agency (UK) News, information, research and data about the environment of England and Wales.
  • Environment Canada Responsible for environmental protection, conservation and sustainable development in Canada.
  • Environmental Protection Agency (US) The mission of the USEPA is to protect human health and to safeguard the natural environment - air, water, and land - upon which life depends.
  • Enviro Info Resources on air pollution, biotechnology, chemistry, ecology, impact and risk assessment, laws, pollution, sustainable development, soil & wetlands, water & wastewater.
  • Eurosurveillance Publishes communicable disease surveillance news gathered from public health centres in the European Union. The site is updated a minimum of once a week, giving reports on outbreaks as they unfold.
  • Health Canada - Sante Canada Health Canada's mission is to help Canadians maintain and improve their health with a focus on disease prevention and health promotion.
  • Healthfinder A gateway consumer health and human services information web site from the United States government.
  • Health Protection Agency (UK) Created in April 2003 from several existing organisations, the HPA provides an integrated approach to health protection and reducing the impact of infectious diseases, poisons, chemicals, biological and radiation hazards. Includes publications on communicable diseases and disease surveillance.
  • National Center for Infectious Diseases(US) NCID is committed to the prevention and control of traditional, new, and reemerging infectious diseases in the United States and around the world.
  • National Institute of Health (US) The National Institutes of Health with 24 separate Institutes, Centers and Divisions, is one of the world's foremost biomedical research centers, and the Federal focal point for biomedical research in the U.S.
  • NOAH (New York Online Access to Health)(US) NOAH seeks to provide high quality full-text health information for consumers that is accurate, timely, relevant and unbiased. NOAH currently supports English and Spanish.
  • Non Profit Gateway to US Government A network of links to US Federal government information and services.
  • Pan American Health Organisation The PAHO aims to promote and coordinate the efforts of the countries of the Region of the Americas to combat disease, lengthen life, and promote the physical and mental health of their people.
  • RIVM - National Institute of Public Health and the Environment (Netherlands) RIVM is a research institute which provides scientific support for government policy on public health, nature and the environment.
  • World Health Organization A specialised agency of the United Nations, the WHO promotes technical cooperation for health among nations, carries out programmes to control and eradicate disease and strives to improve the quality of human life. Includes the Water, Sanitation and Health Programme.

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