Information for students

We have lots of resources for students on this site about water and sewage (wastewater). If you can't find what you need please contact us.

Water

Researching or studying water? Here are a few tips to point you in the right direction:

• You can read all about our history here.
• Our water quality section will tell you everything you need to know about how we treat your water and keep it healthy and clean.
• Our engineers and scientists regularly test the water. You can read about the standards we need to meet in the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines.
• For information on where your water comes from, we have useful pages that talk about our reservoirs, the River Murray, groundwater (aquifers) and desalination.
• There are a number of videos on our YouTube channel that explain how we treat water and how the water network in Adelaide works.
• We also have a range of apps and games you can download and play - while you are there, check out our other online resources.
• If you have chosen a water related topic for your SACE research project we can help too.
• To find out how to use water wisely, or save water, view our tips for households and businesses.

Sewage (wastewater)

Want more information on how we treat your waste? Just follow these links:

• We have a great range of videos on our YouTube channel that show you how we manage and treat and recycle your waste. You can also find out what you can do to help us.
• Our sewerage information page also has lots of information on the process for treating sewage.
• We often recycle wastewater to convert it to useful water - you can find out more about recycled water here.
• Have fun while you study and play Let The Poo Thru! This game will show you what can and can't go down the toilet.