Ozwater

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Ozwater

The Australian Water Association's annual national water conference and trade exhibition, rotating between Australian cities; the Sydney edition runs at the International Convention Centre in Darling Harbour and combines a multi-stream conference programme with a exhibition of water technology and services.

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Australian Water Association (AWA)

The national peak body for Australia's water sector and the organiser of Ozwater; its membership spans urban water utilities, catchment and rural water managers, consultants, contractors, manufacturers and researchers.

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International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney)

The purpose-built convention, exhibition and theatre complex in Darling Harbour that hosts the Ozwater conference sessions, poster displays and trade exhibition; it sits within walking distance of CBD hotels and the light rail network.

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Integrated Water Management (IWM)

Coordinated planning of drinking water, wastewater, stormwater and recycled water systems across a catchment or city, a recurring conference theme for utilities and local government delegates at Ozwater.

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Water recycling and reuse

Treatment and beneficial reuse of treated wastewater or stormwater for irrigation, industry, aquifer recharge or potable supply schemes; a core exhibition category for membrane, disinfection and monitoring suppliers.

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Desalination and reverse osmosis (RO)

Membrane-based salinity removal used by Australian coastal cities and remote communities; RO plant operators, membrane suppliers and energy-recovery vendors exhibit related equipment and services at the show.

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Non-revenue water (NRW)

Water lost through leaks, metering error or unauthorised use before it reaches the customer; a standard utility performance metric discussed in network efficiency and smart metering sessions.

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PFAS and emerging contaminants

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and other contaminants of concern that drive sampling, treatment and regulatory compliance work for water utilities, laboratories and technology vendors at the exhibition.

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Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD)

Stormwater and urban planning approach using raingardens, wetlands, permeable surfaces and retention systems to manage runoff and water quality; a frequent topic for council and catchment delegates.

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Biosolids and resource recovery

Treated sewage sludge reused as agricultural or rehabilitation product, together with energy and nutrient recovery from wastewater; covered in utility circular-economy sessions and by sludge-handling exhibitors.

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Smart water networks and digital metering

Sensors, advanced metering infrastructure, leak analytics and SCADA/digital twins used by utilities to cut losses and manage demand; a visible technology cluster on the Ozwater exhibition floor.

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Utility buyer

Delegates purchasing on behalf of water corporations and councils (engineering, asset, operations and procurement roles) who use Ozwater to compare treatment equipment, pipes, meters, control systems and professional services.

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Opal and contactless payment

Transport for NSW ticketing: an Opal card or a contactless bank card or phone tapped on trains, metro, light rail, buses and ferries, including the Airport Link line between Sydney Airport and Central.

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Darling Harbour

The waterfront precinct adjoining the Sydney CBD that contains ICC Sydney, Cockle Bay and the Pyrmont footbridge, with light rail stops at Convention and Pyrmont Bay and a walking route of roughly 10-20 minutes from CBD hotels.