Water authorities


Population boom bursts water demands

China and India are two growing super powers, who currently use less than the global average for water. However, as their population boom, so will their need for fresh water. Hence their working relationship regarding the health of the Himalayan glaciers.

Desalination set to swallow water saving plans

If Victorian water authorities and the state Treasury get their way, financial support for household water saving and water conservation initiatives may be diverted into supporting Victoria’s proposed desalination scheme, writes Peter Heininger.