The project is jointly funded by the Australian Government ($1.27 million) and Western Australian Government ($1.27 million). Australian Government funding is provided through the National Water Grid Fund Science Program.
If successful, similar systems could be replicated in other remote First Nations communities.
Project overview
This project is a pilot to test the economic, environmental and technical viability of a water treatment unit in the remote First Nations community of Burringurrah. The treatment unit removes heavy metal and nitrate from water. The unit being piloted is the Beta Generation 2 water treatment unit.
Poor water quality fit for drinking is an ongoing issue for regional, remote and First Nations Communities.
It can lead to severe health impacts and consequences especially for First Nations communities.
The pilot involves the design, deployment and commissioning of the treatment unit within the existing water supply systems to test for reliability and efficiency.
Over a test period of 3 months, the project will report on:
- reliability
- how operating and maintenance costs could be reduced if the technology is used elsewhere in future.
If successful, similar systems could be replicated in other remote First Nations communities.
This project supports the Australian Government’s commitment to Close the Gap.