Water Research Australia’s Research Priorities and Prospectus provides clear direction for collaboration and co-investment in research and innovation across the water industry.
Updated in March 2025, this second edition reflects the evolving challenges and opportunities facing the sector, ensuring our research priorities remain relevant and impactful.
This prospectus is more than a document—it’s an invitation. An opportunity to collaborate on shared priorities, form strategic partnerships, and invest in high-impact research that delivers real-world solutions for the water sector.
Next Water will return to Melbourne in 2025. Mark your calendars to network with leading thinkers, spark new research ideas and discover solutions that will propel the industry forward!
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Upcoming Events
Research Outcomes | Project 4534
Join us for a research outcomes webinar on the Implementation of WSUD approaches to manage stormwater quality & quantity in existing developments…
Research Outcomes | Project 1152
Join us for a research outcomes webinar on Improving water quality analysis in response to extreme events…
Know Your Neighbour | Victoria
All Victorian-based members are invited to join WaterRA on 31 March 2025 for our next KYN event, in conjunction with RMIT…
Resources and Tools
Emerging Chemicals Database for National Awareness
ECHIDNA is a searchable online database designed to equip the water industry with scientific data and information on Contaminants of Emerging Concern.
R&D Test Beds
R&D Test bed inventory connects researchers, new technology providers and other innovators in the water industry with test facilities suitable for their needs.
WaterVal
WaterVal is the framework and accompanying independently developed and agreed Validation Protocols to assess pathogen removal using water treatment technologies.
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