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June 17 2008 |
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WaterWays: ACT Government s Water
Sensitive Urban Design General Code encourages commercial developers to use
greywater recycling March 2008
Waterways
is part of the ACT Government s broader strategy of responsible water resource
management to ensure the future sustainability of the community. The Code
released early 2008 incorporates the principles of water sensitive urban design
(WSUD) which aims to integrate the management of the total water cycle into the
urban development process. It uses regulatory pressure to change design and
behaviour to improve management of water resources, and will change developers
and architects attitudes and equipment specifications.
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code applies to:
development
of new residential neighbourhoods and estates;
re-development
or in-fill development within the existing built environment; and
institutional,
commercial and industrial development
This code
provides mandatory targets for mains water use reduction and for stormwater
quality and quantity management. These targets must be met for all new
developments and redevelopments. The code describes a broad range of measures
that can be utilised to achieve these targets and identify a number of
assessment tools that can be used to demonstrate that the targets are being
met. They also provide a range of acceptable solutions to assist with meeting
the targets on less complex developments
Development
applications and building approvals are required to be submitted for new
developments. Thevarious assessment codes in the Territory Plan provide the
rules criteria that must be met in relation to WSUD and demonstrate that the
relevant targets will be achieved. Put simply, developers are now obliged to
incorporate water savings equipment and designs that meet quantifiable savings
against benchmarks of 2003 usage, in order to gain approval for their
developments.
Options
for implementation of actions and measures include:
Mains
water use reduction
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Water efficient irrigation systems for playing fields and open space
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Use of stormwater to replace mains water for irrigation
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Water efficient landscaping, both on public open space and within leases
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Rainwater tanks for garden watering and internal uses, such as toilet flushing
- Use of recycled greywater for irrigation and
toilet flushing on individual dwellings
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Wastewater treatment and reticulation to commercial or industrial users who do
not require water of a mains water standard
Wastewater
reuse
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Use of large-scale treated sewage effluent schemes
- Use of domestic greywater, treated or
untreated
OASIS
greywater treatment systems from Nubian are engineered solutions offering high
quality recycled water with strong risk management technology. Developers of
townhouses, apartments, community centres and office blocks are in discussion
with Nubian to achieve regulatory targets for water savings, using recycled
grey water.
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May 20th 2008 |
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WATER bills for home owners in
southeast Queensland will rise more than 70 per cent over the next
five years to help pay for the $9billion water grid the Bligh
Government is building to drought-proof the region.
Queensland Planning Minister Paul Lucas said yesterday the
average increase in the region would be a modest $1.30 a week next
financial year but that water bills would increase by roughly this
amount every year for at least the next five years.
The Government's estimates state that the average water bill for
Brisbane residents in the current financial year is expected to be
$438, and next year it is expected to be $506 - a rise of $68, or
roughly $1.30 a week.
But the figures also show progressive rises over coming years,
so that by 2012-13, water bills in Brisbane are expected to be
$747, more than 70 per cent higher than they are now.
The water grid, which was devised to distribute water better
throughout southeast Queensland, will come into operation from July
1.
As well as the water grid, the Government is putting in two new
dams and recycling and desalination plants, to bring greater water
security to southeast Queensland, which is at risk of running out
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April 28, 2008 |
Rudd rewards households for saving water in May budget
HOUSEHOLDS
will be offered rebates to install rainwater tanks or greywater
systems under the Rudd Government's $1.5 billion plan to save water
across urban Australia.
Mnister for Climate Change and Water Penny Wong will reveal the
government will deliver on its pre-election promises, by committing
$250 million in next month's budget to giving financial rewards to
households that save water.
Rebates for either a rainwater tank or a greywater system would
be worth up to $500 each |
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20th March 2008 |
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Nubian Appoints Cyprus Distrubutor for OASIS Greywater
Treatment Systems |
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Nubian Water
Systems announced the appointment of K C Purewater in Nicosia,
Cyprus, to distribute greywater treatement systems to alleviate
residential water shortages.
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Australian-owned Nubian sees dry countries with
water scarcity as ideal export markets for its award-winning OASIS
greywater treatment systems. Cyprus has suffered several years of
poor rain, and tough water restrictions now exist on potable water
supplies. K C Purewater serves local markets with water filtration
and plumbing services. They now offer Cypriots an opportunity
to recycle water safely. The OASIS unit is on display at an
environmental exhibition in Nicosia in March for review by
authorities and consumers. Nubian and KC Purewater seek approval
from authorities to introduce the systems.
The system is an aerated biofilter with
ultraviolet sterilisation. Requiring no chemicals and only periodic
servicing, OASIS offers Cypriots substantial water savings by
recycling water from showers, basins and laundry. Green gardens are
protected through continuous supply that erratic rainfall cannot
achieve.
Nubian has installed systems into the
Australian market which is one of the driest continents in the
world. The Australian authorities have set high standards for
recycling systems to achieve water quality and reliable operation
before being allowed to reuse the water for toilet flushing and
laundry, and above ground spray irrigation.
The system is patented globally and ongoing
discussions are occurring with interested distributors worldwide.
In many countries legislation is modest regarding greywater
treatment, and some countries are looking at Australian regulations
as a guide.
K C Purewater can be contacted by calling James
Christofides at +35722313896
Address: 46K Iphigenias Street, Acropilis,
Nicosia, Cyprus
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Thursday 24th January 2008 |
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Nubian Receives Green Light
Accreditation for Greywater Treatment Technology for South
Australia
OASIS GT600 Provides a Welcome Water Boost for Home
Owners with Gardens and Scarce Water Supplies
40% Saving on Precious Drinking Water with Nubian s Greywater
Treatment System
Annual Saving of 148,000 litres Potable Water in a
family of four
Australian-owned Nubian Water Systems has now gained
accreditation in South Australia for the introduction of their
revolutionary OASIS Domestic Greywater Treatment System (GT600).
OASIS takes the greywater generated by baths, showers, laundry and
hand basins and treats it to a high quality, suitable for safe
garden irrigation using sprays or drippers. The OASIS is a
practical and affordable urban solution for garden owners and
sustainable landscapers and architects.
One of the great benefits of the OASIS GT600 is its capacity to
deliver a reliable water supply for gardens in times of drought and
tight water restrictions. Since 1 October 2007 South Australian
householders have only been able to use drippers and hand-held
hoses fitted with a trigger nozzle on their gardens and lawns for a
maximum of three hours a week. This is stressing many plants and
trees that require more water. OASIS now provides significant extra
water for mature and sensitive plants. Property owners can be
assured of a water supply for maintaining their gardens which
typically contribute 8% or more to the value of their property.
View the complete story here. |
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Wedensday 9th January 2008 |
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Maroubra Uniting Church
Choses Nubian s Oasis for Greywater Recycling
 Maroubra Junction Uniting Church chose Nubian s Oasis
GT 600 for the greywater recycling of two tertiary student
residences on their church properties.
Each residence has its own stand alone unit which has the
capacity to process up to some 1200 litres of greywater a day.
This unit treats water from the hand basins, washing machines
and showers and recycles it for toilet flushing, and for irrigation
of the student s organic garden.
This represents a substantial saving of potable water. This
represents a saving of 100 litres of drinking water per person a
day or an annual saving per person of 47,000 litres.
View the complete story here. |
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Wedensday 9th January 2008 |
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Drip Irrigation and
Greywater Recycling Offers Solution to Councils in Fear of Backyard
Toxic Flooding
As the formidable impact of climate change and scarce supplies
of water threaten communities worldwide, conserving water has
become an increasingly urgent issue. Australia is particularly
affected where fresh water is one of the country s scarcest
resources and where domestic gardening consumes an inordinate
supply of the water.
Today with after effects of the severe droughts and water
restrictions of last year, most of urban Australia still remains
under strict water restrictions. Victoria s Councils however are
often stalling efforts to assist in an area where hope for water
conservation is gaining momentum, the practice of greywater
recycling.
Many are fearful of complaints that this new source of domestic
water for gardens will cause flooding of effluent to adjoining
properties this is actually only a risk when consumers use
untreated greywater diversion systems instead of quality recycling
systems.
Many councils have adopted a highly regulatory approach during
this critical time of short water supply with an onerous legal
framework. Instead, they could rely on the rigorous accreditation
process demanded by the EPA and Health dept that ensures the high
quality of water won t be a problem from the recycling systems.
View the complete story here. |
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Friday 21st September 2007 |
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Nubian s OASIS GT600 gains
Engineers Australia Highly Commended Status
 The Oasis Grey Water Recycling System (OASIS GT 600)
by Nubian Greywater Treatment Systems has been awarded Highly
Commended status in the Environment and Heritage Category of the
2007 Engineers Australia (Sydney Division) Engineering Excellence
Awards. The unit was awarded Highly Commended status by the judging
panel of industry experts because it is reliable, low energy
consuming and robust.
CEO of Nubian Steve Makins: The members of the Nubian team are
very excited about being awarded Highly Commended status from
Engineers Australia for the Oasis Grey Water Recycling System. It
is fantastic endorsement of the tremendous work that has been done
by the Nubian team to create such a great technology that is of
such enormous benefit to the environment, particularly with acute
water shortage now an everyday reality. We are proud that the
technology is Australian, presenting an engineered solution of
biological and UV processes that is very energy efficient .
Recipients of Excellence status in the Environment and Heritage
category of the 2007 Engineers Australia (Sydney Division)
Engineering Excellence Awards include Lothway-TBS for Tom Ugly s
Bridge Refurbishment, and Meinhardt NSW (Pty) Ltd for the
University of Notre Dame proposed Darlinghurst Campus. |
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Tuesday 7th August 2007 |
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New appointment in Victoria
 Nubian
is delighted to announce that it has expanded its national
representation with the appointment of Mr Barry Nation as Business
Development Manager - Victoria.
Barry has more than 20 years experience in water treatment with his
background in irrigation, pumping and filtration systems gained
while working for international and nationally recognised companies
including Rain Bird International, James Hardie irrigation, Aqua
Field and Reece Irrigation. For the past nine years Barry has
been employed by the Master Plumbers and Mechanical Services
Association of Australia who are responsible for the GreenPlumbers
program and the Australian Rainwater Industry Development Group
(ARID).
Barry is able to represent Nubian in Victoria
for customers, agenst and business partners, and is a point of
contact for local authorities. |
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| Friday 13th July 2007 |
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Nubian selected as finalist in Endeavour
Awards 2007
Nubian is thrilled to learn that the OASIS
GT600 has been nominated as a finalist in the 2007 Endeavour Awards
presented by the publishers of Manufacturers' Monthly. The
category for the finals is "Innovative Australian Product Award -
Consumer".
CEO John Huggart and Inventor Greg Maclean will represent Nubian at
the Awards ceremony that takes place Doltone House,
Pyrmont, Sydney in early August.
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| Friday 8th June 2007 |
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OASIS adopted by Porter Davis for future
new homes
 In keeping with their commitment to sustainable
environmental practices, Porter Davis Homes announced that future
homes sold after July 1 will be offered to the market with the
option to allow for the installation of the Nubian OASIS
GT600. Porter Davis is one of the largest new homebuilders in
Victoria and will be completing over 1000 homes this year. |
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| Wednesday 3rd May 2007 |
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Nubian selected as Finalist in 2007
Engineering Excellence Awards
We are delighted to announce that the
OASIS GT600 Greywater Recycling System has been selected as
finalist in the 2007 Engineering Excellence Awards in the category
of Environment & Heritage.
Finalists wil now progress with a supplementary submission due in
June..
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| Wednesday 4th April 2007 |
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Nubian and Orica partner to improve
water recycling at Botany
Nubian is delighted to announce that it has
entered a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Orica for the
Botany Groundwater Cleanup project. The MOU is for the trial
and proof of concept of Nubian intellectual property.to be used in
enhancing groundwater treatment. It is expected that the
trial will take no more than six months. |
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| Friday 2nd March 2007 |
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Nubian Moving and Growing
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Friday 2nd March 2007 Nubian moved into new premises at Unit 3,
83-85 Whiting Street at Artarmon.
John Huggart, Nubian CEO stated "The new space provides room for
growth and the practical opportunity to develop and display working
recycling and treatment products. The Nubian team will always
welcome you to our new home!"
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| Wednesday 10th January 2007 |
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Oasis GT600 Accredited in
Victoria
On 10th January the EPA accredited the Nubian
OASIS GT600 for Victoria for treating 1,000 litres per day of
greywater.
Great news for our many agents and prospective customers in
Victoria! To view the accreditation and associated drawings
click here: View
Certificate
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here to view more information on OASIS GT600 Click here to
raise an enquiry. |
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| Friday 22nd December 2006 |
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| Oasis Accredited by Queensland Department
of Local Government, Planning, Sport and Recreation |
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Oasis Accredited in Queensland
On 13th December the Director of Building Codes
Queensland formally approved the Nubian OASIS Grewater treatment
system for use in Queensland.
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| 13th December 2006 |
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OASIS Launch at Woollahra
Council
On Wednesday December 13th A community
event hosted by Nubian Water Systems was held at Woollahra
Council. Speakers included Hon Malcolm Turnbull MP and
Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister with responsibility
for Water, Woollahra Mayor Keri Huxley, Cranbrook Principal,
Jeremy Madin and CEO John Huggart.
Click Here to read 7 reasons why Grey is the
new Green |
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Hon Malcolm Turnbull MP
at OASIS Luanch, Woollahra Council |
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23rd November 2006 |
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| Nubian is pleased to announce the release
of the Homespring Z-BOX H |
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 The Z-BOX H is a pre-engineered,
packaged water treatment system.
Key benefits are:
Compact system for the treatment of toughest waters
Easy to install
Simple to operate
Fully skid-mounted, reducing installation time and cost
Easily integrated
For more details, view our brochure
Please feel free to click here to complete an
enquiry form and organise a quote or more information.
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| Monday 4th September 2006 |
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| Homespring $500
REBATE. |
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Nubian is excited to introduce today a special offer for
Homespring;
$500 Rebate until
31/10/06
Nubian Water Systems has cut $000's off the annual water bill
for businesses who have installed a HomespringTM Central Water
Filtration System to treat above ground water.
Nubian can demonstrate cases where treated water is able to
provide high quality water for potable and production use, using
readily available property water that minimises truck delivered
water, and resulting production costs.
For more details, view our promotional flyer
and case study ===> Page
1 Page
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Or Click here to view more information on
Homespring TM.
And then Click here to complete an enquiry form and
take advantage of this great deal - NOW!. |
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| Friday 21st July 2006 |
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| Oasis Accredited by NSW Health |
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Oasis Accredited by NSW Health
Following 6 months of rigorous, independent
monitoring and testing, NSW Health has accredited the Nubian Oasis
Greywater System for use in New South Wales.
The system has been accredited to recycle
greywater generated by up to 8 people. The recycled water can be
used in above ground irrigation, toilet flushing and as the cold
water supply to washing machines the highest level of re-use
options allowed under the NSW Health guidelines.
To view the accreditation and associated drawings click
here:View
Certificate
Or Click here to view more information on Oasis
or Click
here to raise an enquiry.
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