Stuart Khan from the University of New South Wales speaks to Ellen Fanning on the future role of planned potable reuse in Australia.

Stuart Khan from the University of New South Wales speaks to Ellen Fanning on the future role of planned potable reuse in Australia.

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

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Stuart Khan on the future of potable reuse

In this episode of the Looking Back, Moving Forward podcast series, Nellie Hirschausen (Aboriginal Engagement Lead, SA Water) and Nina Braid (Aboriginal Partnerships Manager, Yarra Valley Water) sit down with the Australian Water Association to discuss reconciliation in the water sector. They share their experiences working across diverse communities and utility environments, highlighting the importance of co-design, early engagement and leadership commitment to meaningful reconciliation.

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

In this episode of the Looking Back, Moving Forward podcast series, Nellie Hirschausen (Aboriginal Engagement Lead, SA Water) and Nina Braid (Aboriginal Partnerships Manager, Yarra Valley Water) sit down with the Australian Water Association to discuss reconciliation in the water sector. They share their experiences working across diverse communities and utility environments, highlighting the importance of co-design, early engagement and leadership commitment to meaningful reconciliation. This episode was recorded at Ozwater in May 2025 in Adelaide.

 Nellie Hirschausen from SA Water and Nina Braid from Yarra Valley Water discuss reconciliation in the water sector. 

Reconciliation in water: what does best-practice co-design and engagement look like with Nina Braid and Nellie Hirschausen

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. 

Stuart Khan on the future of potable reuse

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