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Resilience and Water Security for the Blue Pacific Continent

As the Pacific Water and Wastewater Association annual con- • Provide for ongoing sustainable consultation and support
ference approaches once again, we reflect on water as one of to assist clients with continuous improvement strategies
the most critical issues surrounding climate change in the Blue and policies across all UN Sustainability Development
Pacific Continent. Goals of which water is number 6 of 17.
A secure future for water in the Pacific is one where society An example of water security in action can be found in the
has access to affordable water, meeting the needs of sustenance, Hydroflux Epco project on the island resort of Likuliku, Malolo
sanitation, health and well-being. To achieve a sustainable level Island, Fiji. In this instance, a Hydroflux RoadTrain® decentral-
of drinking water and human well-being, it is necessary society ised sewage treatment plant was provided as a robust solution
adopts a systems based approach to provide potable water and prior to environmental discharge of effluent.
wastewater solutions at every touch point of the managed water In this instance, Hydroflux designed the treatment process
cycle, from industry through to communities. based on client-supplied data then constructed and installed
The diagram below is the Hydroflux interpretation of the the plant using local sub-contractors from the Fijian industrial
managed water cycle with solutions available for every stage of landscape. In line with our standard client commitment, Hydro-
the process, accessible by all key stakeholders along the water flux then commissioned the plant, trained the site staff to op-
security pathway. The entire managed water cycle needs to be erate the facility and continue to provide aftermarket support
considered from catchment, to initial use and treatment for re- in the supply of chemicals, spare parts and operational guid-
use, with a vigilant eye on environmental discharge. ance. The Hydroflux approach is one that considers a circular
economic response to a water solution as the most appropriate
means to increase water security for its clients and their stake-
holders.

Globally, the future of water is uncertain, and the resilience of
communities is deeply seated in the availability of water. By op-
timising its use and reducing the negative impacts of its abuse,
we can greatly improve availability.
Without water for industry, society stops. Without maximis-
ing water reuse and reducing the external impact of trade waste
Providing solutions for the managed water cycle is just one from industry, water for society and the environment becomes
part to a two part approach because solutions need to be resil- polluted and depleted. A polluted and depleted environment
ient in order to provide resilience to stakeholders for true water diminishes the resilience of Pacific communities, reduces avail-
security to be achieved. That is why Hydroflux provides a cradle ability of natural resources, diminishes food stock and reduc-
to grave support approach to water assets. es tourism. A prosperous economic future for the Blue Pacific
The Hydroflux Group addresses water security and resilience Continent is severely restricted without a bountiful marine en-
by designing turnkey solutions for each client and by providing vironment and prosperous communities protected by appropri-
solutions that: ate solutions.
• Are regionally supported for the life cycle of the system The Hydroflux Group continues to be a key regional partner
from Suva, Fiji for Pacific utilities, industry and communities - by providing
• That use as much local content and engagement as pos- sustainable water solutions to help preserve water security and
sible optimise water use in an effort to build resilience and mould a
• Provide for industrial consumption and trade waste treat- secure water future.
ment Meet our water and wastewater experts to discuss securing
• Provide for municipal and decentralised anthropocentric your water security, at our trade exhibit in the 13th PWWA
use in potable water and sewage Annual Conference, at the Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa, Denarau,
Nadi, Fiji, 14-18 November 2022.
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