Factsheets

For more information on WaterSecure and our operations read through our suite of factsheets. 

WaterSecure – a new source of pure water
An overview of who we are, what we do and why our work is important for South East Queensland.

Desalination – fresh water from the sea
Learn about the desalination process used at the Gold Coast Desalination Plant. Includes handy process diagrams.

Purified Water
Learn about the water purification process used by the Western Corridor Recycled Water Scheme. Includes handy process diagrams.

Benefits to the environment
Reusing water doesn’t only ensure a secure supply of water for the region, the process also helps to improve the health of our waterways. Find out how.

What can get into water?
A look at what organic and inorganic matter is in the water we consume and discard and how it is treated.

Ultraviolet light and pure water
An in depth explanation of the advanced oxidation process used to purify water.

South East Queensland Water Grid
The South East Queensland Water Grid is Australia’s largest urban drought response. Learn more about the structure of the grid and who is responsible for the different parts of our supply system.

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