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Water Science and Technology | 2009

Depletion of E. coli in permeable pavement mineral aggregate storage and reuse systems

Baden Myers; Simon Beecham; J. van Leeuwen; A. Keegan

Permeable pavement reservoirs provide an important opportunity for the harvesting and storage of stormwater for reuse. This research aims to determine whether storage in dolomite, calcite and quartzite mineral aggregates in the base course of a permeable pavement impacts on the survival of the pathogen indicator organism Escherichia coli (E. coli) in storage. The reasons for depletion were also investigated. Twelve model permeable pavement storage reservoirs were filled, in triplicate, with dolomite, calcite and quartzite. Three reservoirs contained no aggregate. After filling with pathogen spiked rainwater, the concentration of E. coli was examined for 22 days in the reservoirs. The reservoirs were then agitated to determine if there was E. coli present which was not in aqueous suspension. The results of the experiments show that there is no significant difference in the depletion of E. coli found in reservoirs without aggregate, and those filled with dolomite or calcite. The rate of depletion was found to be significantly lower in the quartzite filled reservoirs. Agitation of the reservoirs yielded increases in the aqueous concentration of E. coli in all reservoir types, suggesting that the bacteria are adhering to the surface of the mineral aggregate and to the reservoir walls.


Science of The Total Environment | 2017

Introducing a water quality index for assessing water for irrigation purposes: A case study of the Ghezel Ozan River

Farhad Misaghi; Fatemeh Delgosha; Mostafa Razzaghmanesh; Baden Myers

Rivers are one of the main water resources for agricultural, drinking, environmental and industrial use. Water quality indices can and have been used to identify threats to water quality along a stream and contribute to better water resources management. There are many water quality indices for the assessment and use of surface water for drinking purposes. However, there is no well-established index for the assessment and direct use of river water for irrigation purposes. The aim of this study was to adopt the framework of the National Sanitation Foundation Water Quality Index (NSFWQI) and, with adjustments, apply it in a way which will conform to irrigation water quality requirements. To accomplish this, the NSFWQI parameters for drinking water use were amended to include water quality parameters suitable for irrigation. For each selected parameter, an individual weighting chart was generated according to the FAO 29 guideline. The NSFWQI formula was then used to calculate a final index value, and for each parameter an acceptable range in this value was determined. The new index was then applied to the Ghezel Ozan River in Iran as a case study. A forty five year record of water quality data (1966 to 2010) was collected from four hydrometery stations along the river. Water quality parameters including Na+, Cl-, pH, HCO-3, EC, SAR and TDS were employed for water quality analysis using the adjusted NSFWQI formula. The results of this case study showed variation in water quality from the upstream to downstream ends of the river. Consistent monitoring of the river water quality and the establishment of a long term management plan were recommended for the protection of this valuable water resource.


Campus-wide Information Systems | 2009

Using wikis and blogs for assessment in first‐year engineering

Elizabeth Smith; Julie E. Mills; Baden Myers

Purpose – This paper aims to examine some of the strengths and weaknesses of the use of online tools such as wikis and blogs for assessment purposes, with the aim of proposing future developments and improvements.Design/methodology/approach – The paper utilises a case study approach by examining the outcomes of a new first‐year course for all engineering students at the Institution Name that was introduced in 2008. The course, Sustainable Engineering Practice (SEP), gives students an insight into the disciplines of engineering and emphasises the skills required for working in multi‐disciplinary teams. It introduces students to the profession of engineering and how it is practised within a sustainable context.Findings – The major assessment task for the course is the Engineers Without Borders (EWB) challenge and, for the first time in the engineering program at the university, wikis and blogs were used as assessment tools to evaluate student progress in meeting the course objectives.Originality/value – The...


Environmental Science and Pollution Research | 2018

Performance of a kerb side inlet to irrigate street trees and to improve road runoff water quality: a comparison of four media types

Harsha Sapdhare; Baden Myers; Simon Beecham; Chris Brien

The TREENET inlet is an emerging water-sensitive urban design technology that consists of a novel kerb side inlet coupled with a leaky well infiltration system. The inlets have been retrofitted to existing roads since 2006; however, there is currently little information available on the effectiveness of these inlet and leaky well systems. This study investigated the performance of the kerb side inlets and leaky well system for water quality improvement prior to infiltration to native soil. The leaky wells included four filter media types, namely gravel, water treatment solids, sandy loam and clay. To compare the performance of the four filter media types, batch and column studies were performed in the laboratory. The best performance was observed using the sandy loam as a filter media, followed by clay, water treatment solids and then gravel. The selection of effective media for removal of heavy metals is important as each media type has different pollutant removal capacity, infiltration and clogging performance.


Energy Policy | 2012

High estimates of supply constrained emissions scenarios for long-term climate risk assessment

James Ward; Steve Mohr; Baden Myers; Willem P. Nel


Water | 2016

Water Sensitive Urban Design: An Investigation of Current Systems, Implementation Drivers, Community Perceptions and Potential to Supplement Urban Water Services

Ashok Sharma; David Pezzaniti; Baden Myers; Stephen Cook; Grace Tjandraatmadja; Priya Chacko; Sattar Chavoshi; David Kemp; Rosemary Leonard; Barbara Koth; Andrea Walton


Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Water Management | 2011

Water quality with storage in permeable pavement basecourse

Baden Myers; Simon Beecham; John van Leeuwen


ARRB Conference, 23rd, 2008, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia | 2008

Design of permeable pavements for Australian conditions

B Shackel; Simon Beecham; David Pezzaniti; Baden Myers


ATN Assessment | 2008

Online Learning Techniques: Using Wikis and Blogs for Assessment in First Year Engineering

Elizabeth Smith; Julie E. Mills; Baden Myers


Archive | 2014

Community Acceptance of Water Sensitive Urban Design:Six case studies

Rosemary Leonard; Andrea Walton; Melissa Green; Barbara Koth; Anneliese Spinks; Baden Myers; Aditi Mankad; Priya Chacko; Ashok Sharma; David Pezzaniti

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Simon Beecham

University of South Australia

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David Pezzaniti

University of South Australia

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James Ward

University of South Australia

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Andrea Walton

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation

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Ashok Sharma

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation

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Barbara Koth

University of South Australia

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Elizabeth Smith

University of South Australia

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J. van Leeuwen

University of South Australia

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Julie E. Mills

University of South Australia

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Mostafa Razzaghmanesh

University of South Australia

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