Executive Director of the Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) Ross Young (pictured) said the need for collaborative international research arrangements has never been greater given that the major challenges confronting the urban water industry worldwide transcend both national and continental boundaries.

“These challenges include climate change, improving energy efficiency, sustainability and protection of drinking water quality,” said Mr Young.

The agreements between the WSAA and both the Water Research Foundation and Water Environment Research Foundation were developed so that the three organisations could work together to collectively undertake research on the challenging issues confronting urban and industry suppliers and consumers.

Mr Young will be a keynote speaker at the 8th National ASTT Conference and Exhibition, to be held 20–22 September at Melbourne Park in Victoria. For more information click here.