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Sustainable Environmental Solutions for a Greener, Bluer Future!

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SAWI exists to deliver waterway protection programs, integrating technologies from partners such as SORR & Circular Seed. 

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SAWI exists to deliver waterway protection programs, integrating technologies from partners such as SORR & Circular Seed. 

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Rob Speaks to Richard Pascoe on 5AA 9/1/26

In a lengthy discussion, Our Founder Rob, speaks to Richard Pascoe and his audience about the importance of intervention and not just monitoring in the algal bloom 

SAWI & Microplastics Interception

Rob speaks with Matthew Pantelis on 5AA about the proposed plastics facility at Old Reynella.

CASE STUDIES

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Case Studies – Real Water Innovation in Action

Our case studies show how SAWI’s science‑led solutions deliver measurable water quality outcomes across South Australia.

Using SORR Gyroid Sponge™ technology, we prevent pollutants from entering waterways at the source and turn captured contaminants into recycled materials with zero landfill and zero incineration.

Performance Highlights

  • >96% removal of suspended particulates (including fine organic material and microplastic‑sized fragments) in independent trials—far exceeding standard gross pollutant capture.
     
  • Significant capture of hydrocarbons, PFAS and heavy metals, with field‑recovered Gyroid showing measurable loads of diesel‑range hydrocarbons and PFAS retained in the material.
     
  • Lower pollutant discharge downstream of stormwater outlets in real deployments, showing cleaner water entering estuaries and coastal zones after Gyroid filtration.
     
  • Passive, non‑chemical performance with no pumps or reagents required, reducing energy use and installation impact.
     

These examples highlight how SAWI and partners are turning evidence into environmental results—protecting ecosystems, supporting council compliance and building resilient coastal communities.


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SA Water Innovation

SA Water Innovation’s mission is to stop pollution at the source using SARDI-verified Gyroid filtration, protecting South Australia’s coastlines and waterways.  SAWI captures harmful stormwater pollutants and transforms them into valuable recycled materials — no landfill, no incineration — delivering cleaner water, restored ecosystems, and a new circular-economy approach for the state.

Our Mission

At SA Water Innovation, we specialise in environmental consulting and are dedicated to providing sustainable solutions. Our mission is to help businesses and communities thrive while protecting our natural resources.

About SA Water Innovation

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Who We Are

Our Experience

Our Services

We are SA Water Innovation (SAWI), a team of environmental practitioners specialising in environmental consulting dedicated to protecting and restoring our waterways and  environments. 


We combine local expertise with global innovation to deliver practical, science-led sustainable solutions for stormwater management, contaminated waterways, and marine pollution.


SAWI is:

🌏 South Australian at heart – shaping world-leading water and marine management.

🔬 Expert and independent – trusted advisors with evidence-based solutions.

🤝 Collaborative – partnering with government, industry, and innovators like SORR and Circular Seed.

♻️ Sustainable – embedding circular economy and responsible end-of-life strategies.

🚀 Innovative and action-oriented – piloting emerging technologies and implementing real-world solutions.


ABN - 48 693871199 

ESTABLISHED 2025



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Our Services

Our Experience

Our Services

SAWI, a leader in environmental consulting, helps clients transform water issues into sustainable solutions — resulting in cleaner waterways, healthier marine environments, compliant operations, and resilient infrastructure for the future. SAWI distinguishes itself by: 


Combining independent expert consulting with deployable technology.


Focusing on real-world, low-energy, scalable solutions, not just reports.


Embedding collaboration and circular end-of-life thinking in every project.


Positioning South Australia as a global leader in stormwater and marine water management through SA Water Innovation.

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Our Experience

Our Experience

Our Experience

SA Water Innovation (SAWI) is at the forefront of environmental consulting, providing sustainable solutions that protect the environment and minimise ecological impact. Our skilled team of environmental practitioners designs and pilots innovative stormwater and marine remediation systems, utilising cutting-edge technologies such as the SORR Gyroid Sponge™ and Circular Seed end-of-life solutions. These efforts position South Australia as a leader in sustainable water and marine management.


Born from our collaboration with SORR, we aim to establish South Australia as a centre of excellence in water remediation. We have partnered with SORR and SORR India to explore opportunities across NSW, WA, India, and beyond.

 

SA Water Innovation (SAWI)

Preventing Water Quality Crises – Not Just Responding to Them

Practical, deployable solutions to reduce pollution, nutrient loads and contamination before they damage South Australia’s waterways and coastlines.


South Australia does not have a reporting problem. It has a prevention gap.**

Harmful algal blooms, declining coastal water quality, stormwater pollution, PFAS pathways and industrial legacy contamination are not theoretical risks. They are occurring now — and they are being managed primarily after the damage is already done.


SA Water Innovation (SAWI) exists to close that gap.

We work with government, councils, ports and industry to intercept pollutants at the source, reduce environmental load, and protect sensitive marine and freshwater systems before crises emerge.

This is not advocacy.
This is not monitoring.
This is intervention.


What Makes SAWI Different

Most environmental responses are:

  • reactive
  • report-driven
  • slow to deploy
  • and focused on symptoms
     

SAWI is built around a different model:


Prevention First. Interception Early. Damage Avoided.

We deploy non-chemical, low-impact, science-validated interception systems into real pollution pathways including:

  • stormwater outlets
  • industrial discharge points
  • coastal interfaces
  • port and shipping environments
  • and high-risk catchments
     

Our focus is simple:

If we reduce the load, we reduce the risk.
 

From Monitoring to Action

South Australia already has:

  • excellent scientists
  • strong monitoring capability
  • detailed reporting frameworks
     

What has been missing is a practical, politically defensible way to act early — without:

  • chemical dosing
  • large infrastructure builds
  • or years of design and approvals
     

SAWI fills that space.

We translate independent science and validated technology into deployable, real-world interventions that can be implemented now, at a fraction of the cost of clean-up or ecosystem recovery.


The SAWI Model

SAWI is not a consultancy in the traditional sense.

We operate as a delivery platform bringing together:

  • independent science partners
  • validated remediation technologies
  • circular economy pathways
  • and local implementation capability
     

This allows us to move from problem identification to field deployment — without the usual delays.


Technology That Is Proven – Not Promised

At the core of SAWI’s interception approach is the Gyroid polymeric filtration system, developed by SORR Innovations and independently validated by:

  • University of Technology Sydney (PFAS & toxic metal adsorption)
  • SARDI and other independent laboratories (particulate and nutrient capture)
  • real field deployments in Australia and internationally
     

This technology is:

  • non-chemical
  • non-powered
  • reversible and recoverable
  • compatible with marine and freshwater environments
  • and circular by design (zero landfill, zero incineration)
     

It is not a treatment plant.
It is not a biocide.
It is a risk-reduction tool.


Why This Matters Now

South Australia is at a turning point.

We are seeing:

  • repeated harmful algal bloom events
  • loss of public confidence in water quality
  • pressure on fisheries and aquaculture
  • growing scrutiny of stormwater and discharge pathways
  • and rising awareness of PFAS and legacy contamination
     

The cost of inaction is rising — environmentally, politically and economically.

Prevention is cheaper than recovery.
Interception is easier than remediation.
And early action is more defensible than late response.


Our Focus Areas

SAWI is currently working across:

  • Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) prevention strategies
  • Stormwater pathway interception
  • Coastal and near-shore protection
  • PFAS pathway disruption
  • Industrial and port precinct risk reduction
  • Ballast water filtration and biosecurity risk reduction
     

Each of these is treated not as a standalone problem, but as part of a connected system of load and risk.


Our Position

SA Water Innovation is not here to manage decline.
We are here to prevent it.

We exist to give South Australia:

  • practical options
  • deployable tools
  • and defensible pathways to act early
     

before water quality crises become political crises.


Call to Action (This is important)

If you manage water, coast, ports, infrastructure or catchments — talk to us.

Whether you are a:

  • council 
  • state agency
  • port authority
  • asset owner
  • or operator
     

SAWI can work with you to:

  • identify high-risk pathways
  • design interception points
  • and deploy practical solutions quickly.
     

Prevention does not have to be complex.
It just has to be done.

👉 Discuss a pilot deployment or Request a briefing

EcoSolutions for a Greener Tomorrow

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Environmental Impact through collaboration

SAWI believes in collaboration with SORR and Circular Seed, as this partnership allows us to provide complete, future-ready solutions. By integrating environmental consulting with SA Water Innovation, we combine capture, treatment, and circular end-of-life into one cohesive platform that protects water, communities, and the environment while promoting sustainable solutions.

Utilising SORR Gyroid

SAWI partners with SORR Gyroid to create a practical, low-energy, and future-ready platform that positions South Australia as a world leader in stormwater and contaminated marine water management. This initiative reflects SA Water Innovation and promotes sustainable solutions, turning innovation into measurable environmental outcomes.

Reduced Waste - NO LANDFILL - NO INCINERATION

SA Water Innovations collaborates with environmental consulting to utilize SORR’s Circular Seed end-of-life process. This approach delivers responsible closure by transforming captured pollution into safely managed resources, while eliminating the hidden environmental debt often left by conventional disposal methods, aligning with their commitment to sustainable solutions.

Environmental Compliance

Our experts offer environmental consulting services, assisting businesses and organizations in complying with environmental regulations to avoid penalties and legal risks. We also focus on sustainable solutions, including innovations like SA Water Innovation, to enhance compliance and promote eco-friendly practices.

Our journey towards a sustainable future

    SORR Gyroid material is an Australian discovery, based on necessity, advanced b research and backed by science.

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