Articles about "Australia"

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Research on the Effects of Australia’s Declining Groundwater

June 13, 2018
In a related article, we explored the effect of Australia’s water use on river systems. While surface water is impacted, Australia also contains rich reservoirs of water underground. Since we live in a very dry country, groundwater is extensively depended upon across country. This article explores Australia’s declining ground water and the consequence of such. Effects […]
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Australia’s Water Use and the Effect on River Systems

June 13, 2018
Australian households do not necessarily consume the most water. The largest use of Australia’s water resources is irrigation and agricultural purposes, however this ultimately serves the best interests of households who are then able to buy quality food at a good price to put on their table. One might think therefore households can’t make much difference in […]
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How to Know How Much Rain Falls in Your Area

June 13, 2018
Rainwater harvested from the roofs provides a high-quality source of water to be used throughout your property for washing, toilet flushing and even safely consumed with proper precautions. When purchasing water tanks for storing rainwater, knowing how much water you can harvest may influence the quantity and size of water tanks you purchase. This article is one in […]
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How Much Rainwater Can Your Roof Capture?

June 13, 2018
Rainwater harvested from the roofs provides a high-quality source of water to be used throughout your property for washing, toilet flushing and even safely consumed with proper precautions. When purchasing water tanks for storing rainwater, knowing how much water you can harvest may influence the quantity and size of water tanks you purchase. This article […]
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Changes in Australia’s River Systems Since European Colonisation

April 4, 2018
In many areas of Australia, particularly in the south-eastern parts, rivers were once much wider with shallow beds. The rivers systems often had strong bursts of water followed by long and dry periods, creating the disconnected ponds called billabongs. While there was once a jolly swagman who camped by a billabong, sadly there are much […]
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Australia’s Extreme Weather Threatens Mains Water Supply

April 4, 2018
Many take for granted the main water supplied to their property. According to an international investigation and report, Australian water utilities need to adapt to extreme weather event to protect vulnerable water supplies and ensure clean drinking water into the future. The report found that extreme weather events like we are experiencing more of, from droughts […]