Environmental Solutions
Research and Development
Completed projects
Some of Ecowise's completed research and development projects include:
Groundwater Dependent Fauna (Stygofauna)
Many agriculture practices, mining, extractive industries and river-related activities have significant impacts on groundwater ecosystems, potentially altering their bioremediation capacities and threatening biodiversity.
Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) in STP and Effluent Reuse Schemes
Samples of effluent from two reuse schemes and one sewerage treatment plant (STP) were monitored for EDCs. One sample set was issued to numerous research bodies for assessing EDCs by different methods.
Using FISH to optimise Nitrogen Removal at a Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant
The dominant bacterial populations within the denitrifying anoxic zone and the nitrifying aerated zone of the treatment plant were investigated by fluorescene in situ hybridization (FISH). The aim was to establish their identity and abundance in a full-scale system with the ultimate aim of improving plant performance.
Detection of F-Specific RNA Bacteriophages in Water
F-RNA bacteriophages have been detected in human as well as animal faeces, and are present in high numbers in wastewater of human and animal origin.
Quantification of Microcystin in Water
The protein phosphatase inhibition assay (PPIA) is an enzyme-based colorimetric proceedure to determine the concentration of the blue-green algae toxin microcystin.
FRNA Phage Spiking Studies of Domestic Greywater Treatment Systems
Domestic greywater treatment systems (DGTS) are growing in use across Australia however there is little known about the effectiveness of various domestic greywater systems.
Evaluation of Domestic GreywaterTreatment Systems using MolecularTools
Domestic greywater treatment systems (DGTS) are growing in use across Australia however, molecular tools have rarely been used to examine the processes occurring within onsite systems or to assess their effectiveness.
Studies of Domestic Greywater Systems
This study was undertaken to characterise greywater effluent, to evaluate the performance of a range of treatment units and to assess the potential for storage of treated effluent for later use.