Impact Analysis: On-site Sodium Hypochlorite Generation for Potable Water Chlorination.
| Wednesday, September 9, 2026 |
| 1:30 PM - 1:50 PM |
| McBerns Papers Room - Newcastle Racecourse |
Overview
Centurion Water - Matthew Merigan, Field Engineer
Details
Explore how on-site sodium hypochlorite generation could offer a safer, more efficient and sustainable alternative to traditional bulk chemical delivery and storage. Drawing on technology trials conducted with Yarra Valley Water and Coliban Water, this technical session compares both chlorination approaches across operational safety, chemical stability, cost efficiency and environmental impact. The findings demonstrate measurable benefits, including lower operating costs, reduced transportation and storage risks, fewer degradation losses and improved dosing accuracy. Attendees will gain evidence-based insight into how on-site generation can strengthen safety protocols, optimise expenditure and support sustainability goals across potable water treatment facilities in practical operating environments.
Speaker
Matthew Merigan
Field Engineer
Centurion Water
Impact Analysis: On-site Sodium Hypochlorite Generation for Potable Water Chlorination.
1:30 PM - 1:50 PMBiography
Matthew is a technical and operational documentation specialist and electrical engineer with deep experience in water‑industry automation, SCADA, PLC/RTU programming, and treatment‑plant optimisation. He has delivered major upgrades for Yarra Valley Water, improving reliability, safety, and control‑system performance across multiple sites. Matthew designs PLC/RTU test benches for FAT's, training, and troubleshooting, supporting consistent validation of logic and operator readiness. He is committed to lifting safety, reliability, and operational clarity across the sector through disciplined engineering practice and clear, evidence‑based documentation.
