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AIRAH offers a range of services to professionals associated with the water treatment industry, including training and accreditation programs, publications, events and a dedicated special interest membership group.  Advice for building owners or managers responsible for cooling tower systems is also available.

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NEW!! Water treatment forums - Calendar of Events 2008

Dates and venues subject to change

News

Water treatment forum- VIC- December 6, 2007

Featuring Christy Boucher from the Department of Human Services and Nick Duncan, General Manager of Hydro-Chem. James Macdonald, Manager Sustainability Projects – Water and Energy will provide a short update on PACIA’s current water conservation activities, including water audits available through the Liquid Futures program and projects currently underway with PACIA members and Phil Pryor, CEO of AIRAH, would like to let you know of the exciting developments regarding water treatment for the 2008 program.

Water treatment forum- NSW- December 5, 2007

Steve Campbell from Ecolab Pty Ltd will present some of the initiatives being undertaken by Ecolab in relation to efficient cooling tower operation. Nick Duncan, General Manager of Hydro-Chem will provide an overview of insurance and risk management issues and the role his company plays in the water treatment industry; and John Lamont, Chief Executive Officer of Nowra Chemical Manufacturers will provide a presentation on the role of Nowra as a chemical manufacturing company to the water treatment industry.

Water treatment forum- WA - November 21, 2007

Nick Duncan, General Manager of Hydro-Chem will provide an overview of insurance and risk management issues. This will be followed by an open forum to allow participants to discuss water treatment issues. Llew Withers from the Department of Health will be on hand to answer questions so don't miss your chance to get up to date on water treatment industry issues.

Water treatment forum- NSW - August 8, 2007

Guest speakers Pablo Perez Reigosa (Coffey Environments), Bert Topping (Aquarius Technologies), KIm Schwarz (Nalco Australia) and Colin Divola (EML Consulting Services) will discuss new technologies in cooling towers. A quick and intensive forum guaranteed to inform all attendees.

Water treatment forum- VIC - August 1, 2007

Guest speakers Andrew Fennessy (Department of Sustainability and Environment), James MacDonald  (PACIA), Pablo Perez Reigosa (Coffey Environments), Bert Topping (Aquarius Technologies) and Kim Schwarz (Nalco Australia) will discuss new technologies in cooling towers. A quick and intensive forum guaranteed to inform all attendees.

Water treatment forum- QLD - July 24, 2007

Guest speakers Peter McGarry (Workplace Health and Safety Queensland), Diane Causer (SEQ Water) and Bert Topping (Aquarius Technologies) will discuss 'Issues and solutions for recycled water in cooling towers'. A quick and intensive forum guaranteed to inform all attendees.

Water treatment forum- Perth- July 26, 2007

Guest speakers include Llew Withers of the Department of Health, who will give attendees an important update and Ed Reed of Promicro who will discuss legionella and what is required under AS 3666.

Water treatment forum- NSW- May 9, 2007

Guest speakers Darren Atkins (Sydney Water), Shaun Condon (Investa) and Neil Shaw (NSW Health) will discuss 'Issues and solutions for recycled water in cooling towers'. A quick and intensive forum guaranteed to inform all attendees.

Water treatment seminar- VIC- March 20, 2007

With guest speakers Wes Douglass (EPA Victoria), James Macdonald (PACIA) and Christy Boucher

(Department of Human Services). A quick and intensive forum guaranteed to inform all attendees. Following these presentations, attendees are encouraged to network with government representatives, peers and colleagues.

Water treatment forum - NSW - September 25, 2006

Water treatment and Legionella control are two of the most important issues facing our industry. Get updated on the review of the NSW Code of Practice and new insurance options . A quick and intensive forum guaranteed to inform all attendees. Following these presentations, attendees are encouraged to network with government representatives, peers and colleagues at this special forum.

Water treatment forum - VIC - September 28, 2006

Water treatment and Legionella control are two of the most important issues facing our industry. Get the latest on the review of the Code of Practice and new insurance options . A quick and intensive forum guaranteed to inform all attendees. Following these presentations, attendees are encouraged to network with government representatives, peers and colleagues at this special forum.

Water treatment forum - WA - August 9, 2006

Water treatment and Legionella control in cooling towers are two of the most important issues facing our industry. At this forum you will be updated on water treatment regulations in Western Australia, accreditation and training. Following the presentations, have your say on the issue of water treatment and network with government representatives and your peers at this special AIRAH forum.  Click here to download the registration form.

Update newsletter - August 8, 2006

AIRAH's Level 2 supervisor training was recently launched and is now available for purchase.  The course offers a more detailed understanding of design, implementation and monitoring of water treatment systems for cooling towers and related equipment.  It is designed for WTSP supervisors and on the job trainers.  Click here for more information.

Update newsletter - August 18, 2005

Includes the latest on the Victorian Code of Practice, after the second draft was recently released for comment, along with other news for the water treatment industry.  Read more...

Legionella outbreak in Wollongong

At least nine cases of Legionnaires' disease have been confirmed in connection with an outbreak in Wollongong, New South Wales.

Three buildings in the Wollongong CBD were found to have a high Legionella bacteria count, including a council building in Burelli Street.  Samples were taken from the two cooling towers at the council building on January 20 and again on February 1.  The towers were dosed with chemicals on February 2 and cleaned on February 6.

AIRAH has written to the New South Wales Minister for Health, Morris Iemma, and will meet with NSW Health Department representatives in March to discuss this outbreak further.

Legionella Link February 2005

The 6th issue of the Legionella Link newsletter, published by the Victorian Department of Human Services, contains important information on recent changes to the Building Act 1993 and how they relate to various stakeholders.

Advice is provided to owners and managers on risk management plans, RMP reviews and audits, maintenance records etc, to assist them in meeting the requirements of the legislation.

Click here to view the latest issue of Legionella Link