Victoria University highlights actions to mark World Water Day

March 21, 2022

With World Water Day being marked tomorrow (Tuesday 22nd March) Victoria University is highlighting that sustainable management of water is a key interest as populations strive to improve water quality, develop effective wastewater treatment and increase water-use efficiency through research, teaching, and university infrastructure.

Victoria University has highlighted its commitment to leading by example and reducing campus water consumption:

Through use of rainwater tanks on Footscray Park and Sunshine campuses for reticulating to bathrooms and for landscape use, and limiting the use of mains-fed sprinklers on campus
Through rainwater harvesting and backwash treatment at our Footscray Park Aquatic and Fitness Centre, which saves approximately two million litres of water annually by recycling the water for reuse in the pool
Availability of touchless water fountains at Footscray Park, Footscray Nicholson, St. Albans and Sunshine Campuses to provide convenient fresh clean water, and reduce the number of single-use plastic water bottles. Undertaken with partner Greater Western Water.

The University also highlights that it is well known for its water and wastewater treatment research at both the laboratory and pilot scale, providing solutions for industry and communities.

Victoria University water research focus areas include:

Increasing water recovery from desalination
Scaling and fouling reduction of membrane systems
Developing advanced oxidation materials and processes for organics destruction
Minimising residuals and residuals treatment
Improving the performance and management of small-scale treatment systems
Recovering valuable resources from domestic and industrial wastewater
Water decontamination projects to remove PFAs from water
Water supply, demand and security research
Next generation water management in the Werribee River catchment

Victoria University also points out that it has made major commitments to address Goal 6 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG): Clean Water & Sanitation.

25th February 2022 - AIS Water named Queensland winner of Telstra business innovation award

29th January 2022 - Conservationists welcome funding to address water pollution and illegal fishing impacting the Reef

24th January 2022 - Byron Shire Council commits to investing in water sustainability initiatives

30th December 2021 - Water safety authorities urge Victorians to play it safe by the water during New Year’s celebrations

17th December 2021 - Seqwater reminds community and visitors to observe water safety rules with Play It Safe campaign

1st December 2021 - First day of summer marks National Water Safety Day

11th November 2021 - New research centre to enhance Western Australia’s water knowledge

10th November 2021 - Fluidra continues global expansion with acquisition of Taylor Water Technologies

19th October 2021 - Caring for water and country through National Water Week 2021

21st October 2021 - Tamworth region celebrates all things water through National Water Week

20th October 2021 - Western Australian Government marks National Water Week by acknowledging Action Plan achievements

4th October 2021 - Victoria University partner with AFL’s Western Bulldogs to present VU Data Lab

28th June 2021 - Victoria University analysis highlights need for women from culturally diverse backgrounds to become sport leaders

26th May 2021 - Victoria University launches sport data analytics short course

2nd March 2021 - Sustainable Spa Association reveals that a third of spa businesses contribute to United Nations SDGs

20th October 2020 - Taronga Zoo marks National Water Week with exhibition in ‘Backyard to Bush’ education precinct

18th December 2019 - Asia Pacific Spa and Wellness Coalition looks to help sector meet United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

22nd April 2018 - Victoria University Summit will build momentum on UN Sustainable Development Goals

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