In June, members of the Eureka Water & Filtration team travelled to Shanghai for WATERTECH China 2026, a major international water treatment trade show. We went to learn, to research where water treatment technology is heading, and to meet the manufacturers behind the equipment and consumables we supply across Townsville and North Queensland.
WATERTECH China ran from 9 to 11 June 2026 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. The organisers expected more than 2,500 exhibitors, covering everything from pumps and valves to complete treatment plants.
Key takeaways from WATERTECH China 2026
- Remote monitoring: we will be making more use of it on the water treatment systems we supply and service.
- Membranes: we met our existing membrane supplier and are expanding our membrane range.
- A new filter media: we trialled samples from several manufacturers in our Townsville workshop and will add it to our range soon.
Why we went to WATERTECH China
Much of the water treatment equipment and consumables used in Australia is made overseas. Seeing it first-hand, talking to the engineers who build it and comparing products side by side helps us recommend the right equipment for each site, and spot weak points before they reach a client.
A show of this size puts years of product development in one place. In a few days we could compare membranes, filter media, controllers and complete systems that would otherwise take months of samples and phone calls to assess.
Remote monitoring for water treatment systems
Remote monitoring was one of the clearest themes at WATERTECH China 2026. Controllers and sensors log how a system is running and send the data to a phone or computer, so an operator can check it without driving to site. Typical readings include:
- Flow and pressure, including pressure across membranes and filters
- Water quality, such as conductivity or total dissolved solids
- Run hours, alarms and faults
That matters in North Queensland, where many systems sit on remote mine sites, farms and camps. Rising pressure across a membrane or a drop in water quality can be picked up early, before it turns into a callout or a shutdown. We will be making more use of remote monitoring on the systems we supply and service. If you would like to know whether your system could be monitored remotely, ask us.
Reverse osmosis and ultrafiltration membranes
We met with our existing membrane supplier to keep building that relationship, and to look at their wider range as we expand further into membranes. Membranes sit at the heart of our reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration and nanofiltration work, from new systems to membrane replacement on existing plants.
A strong supply relationship means reliable supply of the membranes our clients depend on, and more options to match each water source, whether that is bore water, mine water or a town supply.
A new filter media for our range
One of the most useful finds was a new filter media composition. The media inside a filter vessel decides what it removes, how often it needs backwashing and how long it lasts before replacement, so a better option can make a real difference to running costs.
We brought samples home and trialled them in our Townsville workshop against products from several manufacturers. Based on those trials, we will be introducing it to our range soon. Contact us if you would like to know more before it launches.
What else we saw at the show
Pure water systems using electrodeionisation (EDI), which removes dissolved salts with ion exchange membranes and an electric current instead of chemical regeneration. It is used after reverse osmosis where very pure water is needed, such as in laboratories and boiler feed.
Complete treatment trains, from sand and carbon filtration through to ultrafiltration and reverse osmosis, which show how each stage protects the next.
What it means for our clients
- Earlier warning of problems on systems we monitor remotely.
- Reliable membrane supply, with a wider range to choose from.
- A new filter media option, tested in our own workshop before it reaches your site.
If any of this is relevant to your site, talk to our team or call (07) 4774 3607.
Frequently asked questions
What is WATERTECH China?
WATERTECH China is an international water treatment trade show held each year in Shanghai. Manufacturers show equipment and technology for drinking water, wastewater and industrial process water.
When and where was WATERTECH China 2026?
WATERTECH China 2026 ran from 9 to 11 June 2026 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai.
Can Eureka set up remote monitoring on my water treatment system?
We are making more use of remote monitoring on the systems we supply and service. Whether it suits your system depends on the controller, power and communications on site, so contact us and we will check.
When will the new filter media be available?
We will be adding it to our range soon. Contact our Townsville team if you would like to know more before it launches.