Chris Chesterfield from the CRC for Water Sensitive Cities speaks to Jo Taranto about guiding integrated urban and water planning.

Chris Chesterfield from the CRC for Water Sensitive Cities speaks to Jo Taranto about guiding integrated urban and water planning.

The Australian Water Association's Podcast Series brings you water industry information, projects and research from professionals working in Australia and abroad.

The Australian Water Association's Podcast Series brings you water industry information, projects and research from professionals working in Australia and abroad.

Australian Water Association Podcast Series Archive

The Australian Water Association's Accelerating Action Podcast Series brings you water industry information, projects and research from professionals working in Australia and abroad. Recorded during Ozwater'24, hosts Jo Taranto and Justin Matters interview key water professionals on their career, achievements, promising research and more.

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The Australian Water Association's Accelerating Action Podcast Series brings you water industry information, projects and research from professionals working in Australia and abroad. Recorded during Ozwater'24, hosts Jo Taranto and Justin Matters interview key water professionals on their career, achievements, promising research and more.
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Australian Water Association Podcast - Accelerating Action

Australian Water Association Podcast

Chris Chesterfield on integrated urban and water planning

In this episode of the Looking Back, Moving Forward podcast series, Adam Jones (Principal Engineer) from BMT and Jethro Laidlaw (Manager of Water Efficiency) from the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water sit down with the Australian Water Association to discuss a newly released handbook designed to help water utilities engage with businesses on water efficiency. They explore the challenges of non-residential water use, the importance of strong utility-business relationships, and how tailored tools like data loggers and strategic audits can drive meaningful change. The conversation highlights the need for proactive water stewardship and shares practical insights drawn from years of sector experience.

This episode was recorded at Ozwater in May 2025 in Adelaide and features a project that was a finalist in the Ozwater’25 Best Paper Awards, showcasing leading research and innovation in the Australian water sector.

In this episode of the Looking Back, Moving Forward podcast series, Adam Jones (Principal Engineer) from BMT and Jethro Laidlaw (Manager of Water Efficiency) from the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water sit down with the Australian Water Association to discuss a newly released handbook designed to help water utilities engage with businesses on water efficiency. They explore the challenges of non-residential water use, the importance of strong utility-business relationships, and how tailored tools like data loggers and strategic audits can drive meaningful change. The conversation highlights the need for proactive water stewardship and shares practical insights drawn from years of sector experience. This episode was recorded at Ozwater in May 2025 in Adelaide and features a project that was a finalist in the Ozwater&rsquo;25 Best Paper Awards, showcasing leading research and innovation in the Australian water sector.

 Adam Jones from BMT and Jethro Laidlaw from the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water discuss a newly released handbook designed to help water utilities engage with businesses on water efficiency. 

A handbook for water utilities: engaging and supporting businesses to be water efficient with Adam Jones and Jethro Laidlaw

In this episode of the Looking Back, Moving Forward podcast series, Dr Duc Nguyen (Technology Project Engineer, Circular Economy Team, South East Water) sits down with the Australian Water Association to discuss innovative approaches to PFAS removal using water treatment sludge and biosolid-derived biochar. Duc shares insights from his PhD research and South East Water's pioneering work to turn waste into resource, highlighting the circular economy potential of these materials.

This episode was recorded at Ozwater in May 2025 in Adelaide and features a project that was a finalist in the Ozwater’25 Best Paper Awards, showcasing leading research and innovation in the Australian water sector.

In this episode of the Looking Back, Moving Forward podcast series, Dr Duc Nguyen (Technology Project Engineer, Circular Economy Team, South East Water) sits down with the Australian Water Association to discuss innovative approaches to PFAS removal using water treatment sludge and biosolid-derived biochar. Duc shares insights from his PhD research and South East Water's pioneering work to turn waste into resource, highlighting the circular economy potential of these materials. This episode was recorded at Ozwater in May 2025 in Adelaide and features a project that was a finalist in the Ozwater&rsquo;25 Best Paper Awards, showcasing leading research and innovation in the Australian water sector.

 Duc Nguyen from South East Water discusses innovative approaches to PFAS removal using water treatment sludge and biosolid-derived biochar. 

Investigation on removal of PFAS using water treatment sludge and biochar with Dr Duc Nguyen

In this episode of the Looking Back, Moving Forward podcast series, Tracey Willingham (Manager, Water Literacy and Education at Sydney Water) and Shane Jacobson (Actor, Comedian, and Sydney Water Ambassador) sit down with the Australian Water Association to discuss turning the tap on water literacy. They explore the power of education, myth-busting and community trust in building support for water conservation and purified recycled water.

This episode was recorded at Ozwater in May 2025 in Adelaide.

In this episode of the Looking Back, Moving Forward podcast series, Tracey Willingham (Manager, Water Literacy and Education at Sydney Water) and Shane Jacobson (Actor, Comedian, and Sydney Water Ambassador) sit down with the Australian Water Association to discuss turning the tap on water literacy. They explore the power of education, myth-busting and community trust in building support for water conservation and purified recycled water. This episode was recorded at Ozwater in May 2025 in Adelaide.

Tracey Willingham and Shane Jacobson explore the power of education, myth-busting and community trust.

Chris Chesterfield on integrated urban and water planning

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