Western Australian Owned & Operated
Operational Support for the Water Industry
Hops Water works alongside plant operators, councils and industry to support reliable treatment operations, from process troubleshooting and commissioning support to compliance and SCADA support, within the site operator’s own control systems, across Australia.
How we work
We work within the site operator’s permit, change management and sign-off systems. The licensed operator retains operational control of, and regulatory responsibility for, the facility.
Industry experience
11 sectors, one standard
- Municipal
- Mining & resources
- Pharmaceutical
- Hospitals
- Food, beverage & dairy
- Brewing & distilling
- Manufacturing & engineering
- Desalination
- Water reuse
- Defence & government
- Commercial & private utilities
Core services
Operational support for treatment plant performance
Our approach combines practical plant experience with technical expertise to support reliable plant operation.
Trade waste optimisation support
Reviewing trade waste management and supporting the site on cost and compliance options
Biological process recovery support
Diagnosing upset biological processes and supporting recovery in MBR, SBR and BNR systems
Treatment performance support
Working alongside operators on underperforming unit processes to support consistency, capacity and effluent quality
Commissioning support
Hands-on support through commissioning of new and upgraded drinking water and wastewater treatment infrastructure
SCADA & automation support
Reviewing control system performance and supporting the site operator, within their change control, including Citect (AVEVA Plant SCADA) and Siemens WinCC
Chemical & energy optimisation support
Identifying opportunities to reduce chemical dosing and energy use
Asset risk assessment
Assessing operational assets for risk, condition and criticality
Regulatory compliance support
Helping operators stay ahead of licence conditions and regulatory obligations
We also support clients with
- Operational and relief operator support
- Technical consultancy
- Project and contractor coordination support
- Asset management & criticality reviews
- Preventative maintenance development
- Operational readiness reviews
- Technical documentation & reporting
- Procurement & technical equipment support
Not sure which service fits? Tell us what the plant is doing.
Talk to us about your plantProcess capability
Experience across the whole treatment process
Pick a stream, then select any stage to see what we review, the key parameters and the common issues we help with.
Inlet works
Screening and grit removal protect every process downstream.
What we review
- Screen and screenings handling performance
- Grit removal and washing
- Inflow measurement and flow splitting
- Odour and H2S control
Key parameters
Common issues
Raw water intake
Source water from dams, rivers or bores sets the treatment challenge.
What we review
- Raw water quality trends and events
- Intake screening and pumping
- Algae, iron and manganese risks
Key parameters
Common issues
Intake
Seawater or brackish bore water, with seasonal and biological swings.
What we review
- Intake screening and pumping
- Biofouling control
- Salinity and temperature trends
Key parameters
Common issues
Select any stage, or let the guided tour run.Tap any stage to see the detail.
Discuss your processSectors
Industries we support
Experience across a wide range of industries, through Hops Water and previous operational roles. Hover over or tap a sector to see the challenges we typically help with.
Municipal
Drinking water and wastewater treatment for councils and water utilities.
Typical challengesMunicipal: typical challenges
- Ageing assets and tight budgets
- Licence and ADWG compliance
- Operator coverage and succession
How we help: Relief operator support, process reviews and compliance support.
Mining & resources
Water and wastewater operations at remote mining and resources sites.
Typical challengesMining & resources: typical challenges
- Camp populations that swing plant loads
- Potable water verification in remote locations
- FIFO rosters and limited on-site expertise
How we help: Remote support backed by site visits when it counts.
Pharmaceutical
High-compliance water systems where process control and documentation matter.
Typical challengesPharmaceutical: typical challenges
- Tight process control and documentation
- High-strength, variable process waste
- Audit-ready records
How we help: Procedures, performance reviews and clear reporting.
Hospitals
Water and wastewater support for critical healthcare facilities.
Typical challengesHospitals: typical challenges
- Continuity of critical water supply
- Reliable disinfection and chemical dosing
- Trade waste from kitchens, laundries and clinical areas
How we help: Treatment, disinfection and trade waste support from hands-on plant experience.
Food, beverage & dairy
Trade waste, treatment and discharge support for food, beverage and dairy processing.
Typical challengesFood, beverage & dairy: typical challenges
- High BOD, FOG and variable loads
- CIP chemicals swinging pH
- HACCP obligations and trade waste limits
How we help: HACCP-aware operational, pretreatment and trade waste compliance support.
Brewing & distilling
Trade waste and treatment support for breweries and distilleries.
Typical challengesBrewing & distilling: typical challenges
- High-strength, variable-pH effluent
- Batch discharges and shock loads
- Rising trade waste charges
How we help: Load balancing, pretreatment and trade waste cost reviews.
Manufacturing & engineering
Process water, wastewater and treatment system support for industrial manufacturing and engineering.
Typical challengesManufacturing & engineering: typical challenges
- Consistent process water quality
- Trade waste and chemical handling
- Commissioning new treatment systems
How we help: Commissioning support and practical operating procedures.
Desalination
Reverse osmosis desalination operations, performance and compliance.
Typical challengesDesalination: typical challenges
- Membrane fouling and scaling
- Energy and chemical costs
- Remineralisation and boron
How we help: RO performance reviews and CIP optimisation support.
Water reuse
Recycled water and reuse schemes, from treatment to verification monitoring.
Typical challengesWater reuse: typical challenges
- Pathogen log reduction targets
- Verification monitoring
- Storage water quality
How we help: Operational and monitoring support aligned with the Australian Guidelines for Water Recycling.
Defence & government
Operational and technical support for government and defence-related water infrastructure.
Typical challengesDefence & government: typical challenges
- Site access and security requirements
- Procurement and documentation standards
- Resilience of critical supply
How we help: Documented, compliant support that fits government processes.
Commercial & private utilities
Support for privately operated treatment and distribution networks.
Typical challengesCommercial & private utilities: typical challenges
- Licence obligations with lean teams
- Asset renewal planning
- Reliable supply to customers
How we help: Operational support, asset reviews and support with compliance reporting.
Sector not listed?
Tell us about your site and what the plant is doing, and we’ll let you know how we can support it.
Talk to usHow we work
A practical approach, from first visit to final report
Straightforward engagement, whether it’s a single site visit or ongoing operational support.
Understand the plant
We start on site, reviewing process data, control philosophy and operating history before recommending anything.
Diagnose the real issue
Operational problems often have a root cause upstream of the symptom. We trace it before recommending any changes.
Work alongside your team
Recommendations are handed to operators, not just management, so they can be put into practice day to day.
Close the loop
We support the site team with documentation and reporting once the site has put changes in place.
Ways to engage
Site attendance
Available for on-site troubleshooting, reviews and commissioning support, anywhere across Australia.
Remote & SCADA support
Remote SCADA review and phone or online support, by arrangement, for teams that need a technical second opinion.
Regional & remote sites
Experience working across regional and remote locations, including mining and resources sites.
A quote before we start
Every engagement starts with a clear scope and quotation, agreed before any work starts.
Why Hops Water
Practical experience. Technical capability. Hands-on operational support.
WA owned & operated
Locally based and working with clients across Australia.
Genuine plant experience
Over a decade of hands-on work in drinking water, wastewater and desalination plants, not just advising on them.
Safety & compliance first
Work carried out under your site’s inductions, permits and safe systems of work. Credentials pack on request.
Independent advice
No equipment or chemical supply ties. Recommendations are about what’s right for your plant.
Got a plant issue that can’t wait?Short-notice operational support, within a scope agreed before attendance.
Leadership & expertise
Led by hands-on plant experience, not just theory
Hops Water is led by Kenneth Hanrahan, Managing Consultant, with more than 10 years of hands-on water and wastewater experience across Australia and Ireland, covering municipal, industrial and resources sites.
Hands-on experience across
Contact
Get in touch
Whether it’s a struggling process, an upcoming commissioning or ongoing operational support, start a conversation with Hops Water.
- CompanyHops Water Pty Ltd
- Emailinfo@hopswater.au
- Phone+61 439 838 195
- LinkedInKenneth Hanrahan on LinkedIn
- ABN16 701 562 718
- ACN701 562 718