To identify the sources of faecal contamination in investigated surface waters and to determine the significance of onsite wastewater treatment systems (OWTS) as a major contributor to faecal contamination.
Pollution build-up in relation to urban stormwater quality is one of the most important pollutant processes that need in-depth investigation. Build-up varies with range of climatic, land-use and regional parameters and ...
Goonetilleke, Ashantha(Queensland University of Technology, 2006)
This paper discusses the outcomes of a research project which involved in-depth investigation of stormwater quality by analysing rainfall-runoff and water quality data from four urban residential catchments. The outcomes ...
The use of onsite wastewater treatment systems for the treatment and dispersal of effluent is common in urban fringe areas which are not serviced by centralised wastewater collection systems. However, due to inappropriate ...
Onsite wastewater treatment systems aim to assimilate domestic effluent into the environment. Unfortunately failure of such systems is common and inadequate effluent treatment can have serious environmental implications. ...
Road-deposited sediments were analysed for heavy metal concentrations at three different landuses (residential, industrial, commercial) in Queensland State, Australia. The sediments were collected using a domestic vacuum ...
Onsite wastewater treatment systems (OWTS) are becoming increasingly important for the treatment and dispersal of effluent in new urbanised developments that are not serviced by centralised wastewater collection and treatment ...
An experimental system has been set up to investigate the reaction kinetics of framboidal pyrite oxidation in real, reactive acid sulfate soil assemblages. This study was undertaken to determine the degree to which pyrite ...
Soils have only a finite capacity for the removal of wastewater pollutants, and with time this capacity could decline. Not all soil types have the capacity to provide adequate treatment and dispersal of sewage effluent. ...
The Port of Brisbane Corporation is developing a world-class port facility at the mouth of the Brisbane River, Queensland, Australia. Located adjacent to Moreton Bay Marine Park and within Australia's fastest growing region, ...
Goonetilleke, Ashantha(American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, 2007-10)
This paper presents the use of simple GIS approaches to translate a detailed risk-based decision framework for on-site-sewage-treatment-facility siting, design and management into the development assessment process. In ...
Goonetilleke, Ashantha(American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, 2007-10)
Contamination of waterways a critical issue, especially in areas undergoing rapid urban development. The Ningi Creek catchment in Caboolture Shire, Queensland State, Australia is a prime example of such an area. A recent ...
The Port of Brisbane Corporation is developing a world-class port facility at the mouth of the Brisbane River in Queensland. Located adjacent to the Moreton Bay Marine Park and within Australia's fastest growing region, ...
Solids and phosphorus found within urban stormwater have the potential to cause environmental damage to ecological systems in receiving waters. The evaluation of these pollutants in urban stormwater is usually undertaken ...
In the context of stormwater quality modelling, an in-depth understanding of underlying physical processes and the availability of reliable and accurate mathematical equations, which can replicate pollutant processes are ...
Rice breeders are involved in developing new varieties for a diverse range of production environments to increase average yields. Interpretation of performance of several varieties evaluated in a broad range of environments ...
This paper presents outcomes of an investigation into the quality of storm water from urban surfaces. Mathematical replication equations were developed for pollutant build-up and wash-off for road and roof surfaces. Based ...
Goonetilleke, Ashantha(Australian Water Association (AWA), 2008)
Traditional faecal indicator bacteria such as faecal coliforms, Escherichia coli and enterococci have long been used as indicators of faecal pollution in environmental waters. However, the realiability of these tradotional ...
Through a case study analysis, this paper discusses the essential elements of successful university-industry partnerships in the context of the integration of the scholarships of teaching, research and application. This ...
Pollutant wash-off is one of the key pollutant processes that detailed knowledge is required in order to develop successful treatment design strategies for urban stormwater. Unfortunately, current knowledge relating to ...