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
AquaWatch 2026 | Webinar 2: Coastal, AI-derived and Citizen Science water quality monitoring products
Join us for the second webinar in AquaWatch’s 2026 webinar series, which explores how AquaWatch products are being linked to Earth Observations to deliver tangible outputs for water resources managers. … AquaWatch 2026 | Webinar 2: Coastal, AI-derived and Citizen Science water quality monitoring products“>Continue reading AquaWatch 2026 | Webinar 2: Coastal, AI-derived and Citizen Science water quality monitoring products
AquaWatch 2026 | Webinar 1: Inland algal activity and inland water quality forecasting products
Join us for the first webinar in AquaWatch’s 2026 webinar series, which explores how AquaWatch products are being linked to Earth Observations to deliver tangible outputs for water resources managers. … AquaWatch 2026 | Webinar 1: Inland algal activity and inland water quality forecasting products“>Continue reading AquaWatch 2026 | Webinar 1: Inland algal activity and inland water quality forecasting products
9th ANZ Cyanobacteria Workshop
The 2025 workshop will be a two-day event showcasing new research advancements and providing a forum for experts in cyanobacterial identification and management to meet and share knowledge.
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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