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  • TMVs and Legionella: A Balancing Act in Endoscopy

    We explore TMV challenges in endoscopy, discussing Legionella risks and the need for careful water management in healthcare facilities. Read more…

  • Southland Filtration Earns 2024 Great Place To Work Certification™

    Southland Filtration earns prestigious Great Place to Work® Certification! 90% of employees say it's a fantastic place to work (vs. 56% nationally). Read more …

  • Why Regular Boiler Maintenance is Crucial for Optimal Performance

    Discover the dangers of untreated boiler water and learn why water filtration is crucial for optimal performance, efficiency, and longevity. Read more …

  • Designing Reverse Osmosis for Sustainability

    Learn how to minimise the environmental footprint of Reverse Osmosis (RO) systems through energy saving and RO water efficiency designs. Read more . . .

  • Why Use Reverse Osmosis in Healthcare Applications?

    This article outlines the critical reasons supporting the use of Reverse Osmosis (RO) technology in healthcare settings and explain how RO's consistent high-purity water, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation outweigh initial expenses. Read more...

  • Myth vs Reality: Hospital RO System Compliance

    This article clarifies some common misconceptions surrounding hospitals reverse osmosis (RO) system design and implementation, including operating temperatures, ringmain length and piping materials selection. Read more...

  • Legionella Safety in Building Water Systems

    This white paper aims to delineate the pivotal process parameters essential for controlling Legionella in building water systems. These control measures are ideally initiated during the design and commissioning phases and should be consistently applied as preventive measures. Read more...

  • Final Rinse Water – Assessing Design Challenges

    This white paper examines the importance of final rinse cycles in washer-disinfectors (WDs) for reprocessing medical devices, emphasising the need to remove residual chemicals and contaminants to ensure safe device reuse. Read more...

  • Advanced Hemodialysis RO Units for Water and Energy Conservation

    The conventional design of Reverse Osmosis (RO) units for hemodialysis can impact the environment with high water and energy consumption. The article provides insights on how healthcare providers can prioritise sustainability without compromising performance. Read more...

  • Building Resilient Water Systems in Healthcare: A Builder’s Checklist

    Find out how RO and thermal disinfection can be ineffective infection control methods if not implemented correctly, resulting in costly system replacements. Read more...

  • New DEFENDER Series Unveiled

    How the DEFENDER range now boasts a more compact design, strategically fitted to a backboard, minimizing its footprint and streamlining space utilization. Read more...

  • International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2024

    We sit down with Dr Surani McCaw, a chemical engineer at Southland Filtration. She shares insights into her journey, accomplishments, and the unique role of women in shaping the future of water filtration technologies. Read more...

  • CSSD Water Test Methodology for AS5369:2023 Compliance

    Failing to promptly spot microbial issues in the water filtration plant of your Central Sterilisation Supply Departments (CSSD) can lead to delays in fixing problems and figuring out where the contamination is coming from. Read more...

  • Recycled Water Treatment Plant Passes Factory Acceptance Test

    The containerised Blackmans Bay Recycled Water Treatment Plant has successfully undergone the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT). This critical technical milestone represents the first demonstration of the 2.6 ML/day multimedia, ultrafiltration and chlorination recycled water treatment plant. Read more...

  • Media, UV, and Cartridge Filters Explained: An Engineer’s Guide

    Understanding the differences between various water filters is crucial because not all filters are created equal. Different filters employ distinct mechanisms to remove contaminants, and their effectiveness can vary widely. Read more...

  • Empowering Hydraulic Engineers: Southland Filtration and H2X Engineering Join Forces

    Our strategic partnership with H2X Engineering marks a significant advancement in simplifying the work of hydraulic engineers and consultants by integrating five distinct Southland Filtration products into the H2X Engineering software suite. Read more...

  • AS 5369:2023 – Response to Consultation

    The Australian government sought public input on the newly proposed Australian Standard 5369:2023, which applies to reprocessing reusable medical devices in both healthcare and non-healthcare facilities. We share our response and what we propose to be the critical changes required. Read more...

  • Southland Joins Industry Peers at FSRACA National Conference

    We'll be at the Federation of Sterilizing Research Advisory Councils of Australia (FSRACA) National Conference. The team will be readily available to provide valuable insights and answer questions related to purified water system design, especially concerning the upcoming AS5369 standard. Read more...

  • White paper released on disinfection, sterilisation and inactivation

    ‘Sterilisation, Disinfection, Inactivation Not Knowing the Difference Could Cost you a Life’ is the white paper released today for facility and hospital managers. It describes the differences between the three and provides solutions to help improve microbial sanitation and hygiene risk management. Read more...

  • Disinfection, Sterilisation and Inactivation – Not knowing the difference could cost you a life

    Disinfection, sterilisation, and inactivation are all important components in your microbial risk management toolbox. But do you know the difference and which is the right approach for your situation? Read more & download the white paper...

  • Southland Filtration announces Partnership with D2K Information

    Customers can now level up their risk management as we join forces with water quality management experts D2K. Read more...

  • The Benefits of Incoming Mains Water Filtration

    Research by the Australian Government shows that up to 26% of mains water used both in commercial and domestic properties, is wasted due to leaking taps, pipes, cisterns and valves. Find out how incoming mains water filtration can reduce sediment-related maintenance costs. Read more...

  • Meeting AS/NZS 5369:2023 (Formerly AS/NZS 4187:2014)

    When selecting a purification process to meet AS/NZS 5369:2023 scientific facts and evidence-based practices should be the cornerstone. It's imperative that the selected processes don't adversely affect the primary goal, which is the control of bacterial endotoxins. Read more in our white paper...

  • Why a risk-based QMS is essential for water used in reprocessing RMDs

    Find out how the benefits of a risk-based QMS include increased efficiency, improved RMD reprocessing procedures, waste reduction, cost savings, and enhanced staff training and empowerment. Read more...

  • Ensure your CSSD funding application is AS4187 compliant

    There are multiple factors to consider when ensuring a complete purified water solution meets physical, chemical and microbial water quality. Read more...

  • Specifying a commercial rainwater harvesting filtration system

    Find out the 5 key considerations when specifying a rainwater harvesting treatment system for industrial or commercial building applications. Read more...

  • Health risks of dropping water treatment from rainwater harvesting

    Find out why filtration shouldn't be considered an unnecessary add-on to recycling rainwater and the risks if it's omitted to meet project budgets. Read more...

  • 10 reasons treating harvested rainwater is necessary

    Find out what can potentially cause problems in rainwater harvesting systems, and what needs to be addressed in the interests of safety. Read more...

  • Guide to rainwater harvesting filtration

    Did you know that collected rainwater isn’t immediately safe to use? Find out how a process of treatment and sterilization is necessary to make rainwater both safe to use for your business and is compliant with regulations. Read more...

  • Effective CSSD Water Sampling for AS5369 Compliance

    AS5369:2023 compliance of your Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant relies on two crucial factors: the point of sampling and the test methodology. Find out how to execute both accurately, read more...

  • The single biggest misconception about biofilm

    Many healthcare providers mistakenly believe that RMDs don't need biofilm control due to their terminal sterilization. Find out why the quality of water used for all stages of reprocessing of RMDs is critical, read more...

  • 3 reasons why RO water is essential for Endoscopy

    Find out the top reasons why reusable medical devices need to be sterilised and disinfected to meet cleanliness standards and maximise department efficiency.

  • Prevention of Legionella in hospitals

    Date: 09/02/2018 Updated: 26/8/2024 Read Time: 1min 50 sec Author: Matthew Cox Key Points: Hospitals are increasingly facing Legionella outbreaks due to contaminated drinking water. A recent solution implemented by Southland Filtration at a major hospital in Victoria successfully eliminated Legionella by using a high-performance filtration system and regular flushing. Filtration technology offers a [...]

  • Why isn’t rainwater harvesting a major government policy?

    The recently released Water Account by the Australian Bureau of Statistics reveals serious money in our water tanks. Despite substantial savings and benefits, why isn’t it a major government policy? Read more...

  • 90% of water on commercial properties could be replaced with on-site rainwater harvesting

    Whether you’re striving to be an eco-friendly company to achieve a green star rating or are searching for long term cost savings, a commercial rainwater harvesting system can help. Read more...

  • Understanding the Importance of Microbial Water Quality in Reprocessing RMD

    It's a well published and well-known fact that physical, chemical and microbial impurities present in our water supply can affect the efficacy of disinfection and sterilisation of RMDs. Read more...

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