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VicWater Annual Conference 2026
VicWater Annual Conference 2026
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Session 3
Session

Session

1:15 pm

09 September 2026

RACV City Club

Session Program
This presentation examines the role of ZEW (Zero Emissions Water) and ZEWCO (Zero Emissions Water Carbon Offsets) in supporting the water sector’s transition to net zero. It will outline how collaborative carbon reduction, offset generation, and sector-wide approaches can drive down emissions while creating shared environmental and economic value, highlighting how ambition, collective leadership, and a commitment to excellence can inspire meaningful progress toward a more sustainable and low-carbon future.
Water security is a growing challenge for Victoria as pressure on traditional supplies increases. This session will highlight leading-edge approaches and the sector’s role in driving innovation, exploring how solutions such as manufactured water, potable reuse, and desalination can strengthen resilience. It will also address key considerations around cost, reliability, and community confidence, showcasing how a commitment to excellence, bold thinking, and collaboration can help shape a more secure and sustainable water future.