Future Proofing with Circular Water: "Blackwater" (Wastewater) Recycling

Andrew Bovis from Integrated Water Solutions shares the history of Blackwater/Wastewater Re-use, explains how Waste Water can be cleaned, and looks at its potential to reduce fire risk.
This presentation was part of the Future Proofing with Circular Water Symposium held at the Blue Mountains Planetary Health Centre on 26 July 2024.
The Symposium was part of a Bioregional Collaboration for Planetary Health and was supported by the Disaster Risk Reduction Fund (DRRF). The DRRF is jointly funded by the Australian and New South Wales governments.

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Andrew, the presenter here. Although talk is a bit of a ramble, the focus is the variety of successful and evolving recycled projects developed over the years for evolving and developing reasons. This has come from committed, dedicated professionals with amazing support from the community and oftentimes boldness from some bureaucrats and politicians. Private sector collaboration and goodwill has also been essential. Going forward, there are possibilities to explore, using past successes and lessons as a springboard which motivate me to attempt to play a role. When we try together, we oftentimes can come up with ways that are cheaper, better for community and environment and even stimulating business activity in Australia.

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Thanks for sharing