About Hydronex

Hydronex

Hydronex is an independent process engineering consultancy supporting water and wastewater infrastructure across Australia. We provide technical advisory services to utilities, councils, and industrial clients, with a focus on practical, compliant, and implementable outcomes.

Our practice is dedicated exclusively to water and wastewater process engineering, with specialist capability across biological treatment systems, membrane technologies (MBR, UF, RO), and regulatory frameworks. We operate independently of equipment suppliers and contractors to deliver objective, site-specific technical advice.

Engagements include treatment plant optimisation, performance troubleshooting, capacity and performance assessments, EPA compliance and Improvement Notice response, feasibility studies, and technical due diligence for regulated infrastructure projects.

Principal Consultant

Principal Consultant

Hydronex is led by a Professional Engineer (MIEAust) with PhD qualifications in Chemical Engineering and over 10 years across water and wastewater treatment systems.

Professional experience includes direct responsibility for biological treatment systems, membrane technologies (MBR, UF, RO), and environmental compliance across multiple facilities. PMP-certified with proven capability in emergency system recovery, EPA regulatory response, capital infrastructure delivery, and process optimisation for municipal and industrial clients.

Advanced Water & Wastewater Solutions for Environmental Sustainability

HydroNex helps industrial and municipal clients solve complex water and wastewater challenges—from compliance risk and trade-waste constraints to process instability, odour, FOG, and capacity limitations.We combine hands-on process engineering with clear documentation so your team can implement changes safely and confidently.

What we do (core services)

  • Process optimisation & troubleshooting Root cause analysis, stabilisation plans, and clear operator actions

  • Compliance & risk EPA and trade waste gap assessments with practical corrective actions

  • Feasibility & concept design Options analysis, CAPEX/OPEX assessment, and constructability review

  • Design & delivery support Technical scopes, procurement support, and commissioning readiness

  • Technical training Site-specific training aligned with your SOPs and operating constraints

Deliverables are written so operators, managers, and regulators can follow them—clear assumptions, clear decisions, and clear next steps.

Industries we support (selected)

If your industry isn’t listed, we can still help—book a short call and we’ll confirm fit quickly.

Food & Beverage Manufacturing

  • High-strength wastewater (BOD, COD, TSS) and trade waste compliance

  • FOG, odour, and solids control

  • Water reuse and load reduction strategies

Meat Processing & Abattoirs

  • Organic load and solids reduction

  • Nutrient management and pathogen risk control

  • EPA compliance and corrective action support

Dairy Processing

  • CIP wastewater treatment and flow equalisation

  • Membrane and polishing systems

  • Resource recovery and reuse opportunities

Industrial Trade Waste (General Manufacturing)

  • Trade waste agreement compliance and exceedance response

  • Source control and process optimisation

  • Practical corrective action plans

Mining & Resource Processing

  • Acid mine drainage and metals removal

  • Process water reuse and treatment optimisation

  • Risk-based compliance support

Resource Recovery & Waste Facilities

  • Leachate and contaminated wastewater treatment

  • Odour and emissions control

  • Regulatory risk and operational optimisation

Advanced Water & Wastewater Solutions

  • Industrial wastewater treatment and resource recovery

  • Municipal water and sewage treatment optimization

  • Process water purification and ultra-pure water systems

  • Specialized treatment for emerging contaminants (PFAS/PFOA)

  • Pilot plant studies and full-scale implementation

Digital Solutions & Smart Technologies

  • Real-time monitoring and control

  • AI-powered process optimization

  • Predictive maintenance systems

  • Digital twin technology

  • Remote operation capabilities

Environmental Sustainability

  • Energy-neutral treatment processes

  • Resource recovery and circular economy solutions

  • Zero liquid discharge (ZLD) implementation

  • Water reuse and recycling programs

  • Carbon footprint reduction strategies

  • Regulatory compliance

  • Environmental standards

  • Sustainable practices

We partner with organizations to deliver measurable outcomes:

  • Operational efficiency improvements

  • Regulatory compliance assurance

  • Reduced environmental impact

  • Lower operational costs

  • Enhanced water security

Why Choose HydroNex? Our solutions combine cutting-edge research with proven field expertise, backed by our commitment to environmental stewardship. We don't just solve today's water challenges—we anticipate and prepare for tomorrow's needs.

Partner with us to transform your water future.