Water recycling schemes are increasingly being implemented across Australia as an effective means of converting wastewater into a valuable resource. There is currently a lack of specific guidelines for the monitoring of groundwater resources associated with these schemes. This is despite it being widely acknowledged that a monitoring system is a fundamental component of a scheme, due to the risk of altering the hydrogeological processes and resource devaluation. The aim of this research was to address this information gap, by developing guidelines that provide a platform for the continuous improvement in groundwater monitoring systems for recycling schemes. To achieve the stated aim, an action research strategy formed the methodological approach for the implementation of the objectives. Existing guidelines for monitoring systems were reviewed, consolidated and refined, in consultation with industry expertise. The developed guidelines were then verified through the implementation of a case study at the Hawkesbury Water Recycling Scheme (HWRS), with the resulting information providing for a preliminary characterisation of the resources. Designed on current best practice, and to meet statutory requirements, the guidelines addressed the identified information gap. The research recommends the integration of groundwater monitoring systems into the environmental management system for recycling schemes, to provide for continuous refinement through the interpretation of the knowledge base developed in previous cycles. Adoption of this practice will initiate improved decision making and management processes, and provide for future resource protection and enhancement. / Master of Science (Hons)

Thesis (M.Sc. (Hons))--University of Western Sydney, Hawkesbury, 1998. Thesis (Master of Social Ecology (Hons.)) -- University of Western Sydney, Hawkesbury, 1998. / "Three part presentation of the research thesis. "Between the worlds : women empowering ourselves through re-imaging our spirituality and creativity. "1. "The wheel of the year" : an exhibition of artquilts at Fibre Design Gallery and Studio, 9 Montague Street, Goulburn, NSW. ; 2. "The wheel of the year : seasons of the soul in quilts" : published in limited edition by Pentacle Press, 38 Heather Road, Winmalee, NSW; 3. The research text". "September, 1998." Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (Ph.D.) -- University of Western Sydney, Hawkesbury, 2000. / A thesis presented in fulfilment of the requirement for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Centre for Horticulture and Plant Sciences, University of Western Sydney, Hawkesbury, 2000. Bibliography : leaves 178-207.

Thesis (Ph.D.) -- University of Western Sydney, 2000. / "This thesis is presented for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Western Sydney, Hawkesbury" Bibliography : leaves 170-191.

Thesis (M.Sc.) (Hons.) -- University of Western Sydney, Hawkesbury, 2000. / A thesis presented for the fulfilment of Master of Science (Honours), Centre for Advanced Food Research, School of Science, Food and Horticulture, University of Western Sydney, Hawkesbury, December 2000. Spine title : Survival of probiotic bacteria in dairy foods. Bibliography : leaves 228-244.

Thesis (Ph.D.) -- University of Western Sydney, Hawkesbury, 2001. / A thesis submitted as a requirement for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Centre for Biostructural and Biomolecular Research, University of Western Sydney, Hawkesbury, March 2001. Bibliography : leaves 177-185.

Thesis (M.Sc.) (Honours) -- University of Western Sydney, Hawkesbury, 2001. / A thesis submitted in fulfilment of the rquirements for the award of the degree of MSc(Hons), University of Western Sydney, Hawkesbury Campus, 2001. Bibliography : leaves 263-294.

Thesis (M.Sc.) (Honours) -- University of Western Sydney, Hawkesbury, 2001. / A thesis submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Science (Honours) in the Centre for Advance [sic.] Food Research, University of Western Sydney, Hawkesbury Campus, July 2001. Bibliography : leaves 98-110.

Thesis (Ph.D.) -- University of Western Sydney, Hawkesbury, 2000. / "A thesis presented in fulfilment of the requirement for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy" Bibliography : leaves 160-183.

Thesis (Ph.D.) -- University of Western Sydney, 2000. / "Submitted in partial requirement for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy" Bibliography : leaves 274-333.