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Millions of litres of water is produced from Victorian rooftops and paved surfaces, such as car parks and driveways, every year.

While the collection and recycling of this water has become a viable water saving option during drought conditions, the use of this water also presents some challenges.

RMIT University received a Smart Water Fund grant to investigate the effectiveness of a number of innovative new technologies for the detection and control of blue-green algae within recycled water storages.

Technologies to be investigated include on-line fluorometers, portable field use 'dipsticks' and solar powered mixers. The research will be conducted at Melbourne Water's Western Treatment Plant.

The washing and cooling of vegetables has traditionally been a very water intensive process.

Vegetables need to be washed and cooled immediately after picking to ensure that they can be packed, transported and sold in peak condition.

With increasing pressure on businesses to become more water efficient, Heatherton based vegetable grower Butler Market Gardens determined a need to reduce its water use while maintaining food safety levels and vegetable quality.

Ten years of drought across Victoria and dwindling water resources has resulted in more companies looking to develop innovative technologies such as greywater systems to address re-use opportunities within the home.

While this is fantastic news for the water industry, there is still a challenge to ensure that these technologies and greywater systems meet with industry standards before receiving EPA Victoria Approval.