Australian Water Summit 2008 - financial boffins do the talking on recycled water ...

It's quite interesting to see who the Qld Government has sent to give the talk about recycled water at the Australian Water Summit.

You would think a discussion on recycled water might involve some scientist or water specialist.

No - they've sent an accountant.

Excerpt from Australian Water Summit brochure:

29 April 2008

2.30 Case study Western Corridor Recycling Project update

• Building advanced water treatment plants
• Delivering the benefits of recycled water to power stations
• Supplying recycled water through the Wivenhoe Dam as one substitute for drinking water
• Improving the health of waterways and Moreton Bay

Sam Romano, Chief Financial Officer, Western Corridor Recycled Water (Qld)

South East Queensland’s $2.4 billion Western Corridor Recycling Project is the largest such scheme in the southern hemisphere. When fully operational, this project will transform water management in South East Queensland.

See - Australian Water Summit - Accountant gives views on recycled water.

Surely recycled water isn't just a money-making exercise.

Would anyone really believe an accountant telling you that supplying recycled water through the Wivenhoe Dam as one substitute for drinking water was good for you?

Even the Toowoomba City Council never dragged the accountants into their failed marketing pitch ...