Across Australia’s vast coastline and remote communities, the threat to water security and subsequent water supply is growing. Whether due to prolonged drought, groundwater salinisation, or over-reliance on rainfall, more regions are facing unpredictable, costly, and unsustainable water challenges.Â
For many, it’s not just an inconvenience – it’s a daily risk to community wellbeing, development, and resilience.
At Bluemont, we work with forward-thinking councils, resorts, and remote property owners to replace water uncertainty with solar desalination certainty. As the regional commercial partner of Elemental Water Makers (EWM), we deliver proven, efficient, and fully solar-powered desalination systems, perfectly suitable for Australian conditions.
It’s a simple but powerful equation: sunlight + seawater = clean, secure freshwater. And it’s available right now.
Why Traditional Water Sources Are No Longer Reliable in Australia
Groundwater isn’t always safe or sustainable
Many coastal and regional communities in Australia have long depended on groundwater for drinking water and irrigation. But rising sea levels, prolonged extraction, and contamination from nearby industry or farming have made this source increasingly unreliable. In some areas, aquifers are becoming brackish, making treatment expensive or impractical.
Rainfall patterns are shifting
In Australia, reliance on rainfall is common – especially in off-grid settings or remote island resorts. But climate change is disrupting seasonal patterns. Rainfall is less consistent, droughts are longer, and floods are more intense. Once dependable rainwater tanks are now a gamble – and supply chains can’t always fill the gap when tanks run dry.
Water trucking is expensive and unsustainable
For regional properties or island-based tourism operators, water is often brought in at a cost – both financial and environmental. It’s labour-intensive, fuel-dependent, and vulnerable to weather and supply chain disruptions. This puts enormous pressure on budgets and operations, especially during dry spells or peak seasons.
Health and quality concerns
Even when fresh water is available, quality can’t always be guaranteed. Many remote systems rely on chemical treatment, ageing infrastructure, or sub-par filtration. This raises health concerns, especially in communities, schools or resorts serving vulnerable populations or international guests.
A Future-Proof Solution: Solar Desalination by EWM
Desalination isn’t a new concept – but Elemental Water Makers has revolutionised how it’s applied. Instead of relying on fossil fuels and complex infrastructure, EWM systems run entirely on solar energy, making them ideal for regional, off-grid, and coastal settings.
Bluemont distributes these systems throughout Australia, helping communities, councils, and commercial sites eliminate water supply risk entirely.
Here’s how it works:
- Seawater desalination is achieved through reverse osmosis
- Solar panels provide all required energy
- The desalination process filters salt, sediment, and contaminants to produce freshwater
- Systems are scalable, modular and simple to maintain
- Hybrid backup options provide 24/7 reliability
Whether you’re running a resort in the Whitsundays, managing a coastal town council, or operating a remote eco-lodge, solar desalination systems offer a permanent, self-sufficient freshwater solution.
No Chemicals
Only manufacturer in the industry
100% Solar
Hybrid system, can be fully powered by solar energy
How EWM Systems Eliminate Risk – For Good
1. Built for Australian Conditions
EWM’s technology is specifically designed to perform in hot, remote, and variable climates. With minimal maintenance and no moving parts in contact with seawater, the systems are resilient and long-lasting – ideal for regional deployment where technician access may be limited.
2. 100% Solar – No Diesel, No Chemicals
Unlike conventional desalination systems that depend on fossil fuels, EWM’s solution uses clean renewable energy. This reduces emissions, lowers operational costs, and ensures your water production remains unaffected by fuel prices or outages. There’s no need for chlorine or chemical dosing either – water comes out safe, fresh, and ready to use.
3. Low Operational Costs
Thanks to energy recovery and ultra-efficient membranes, EWM systems consume far less energy than traditional desalination methods. Once installed, operating costs are minimal – making it a smart long-term investment for councils, remote communities, and infrastructure providers.
4. Hybrid & Off-Grid Options
EWM systems are highly flexible. While they perform best with solar power, they can also operate via batteries or grid-tied electricity when needed. This hybrid setup ensures a constant water supply – even on cloudy days or during extreme weather.
5. Scalable & Modular Design
Need 3,000 litres per day? Or 50,000? Systems can be customised to suit your usage profile and scale as your needs grow. Installation is straightforward, and footprint is minimal – a major benefit where space is limited.
The End of Rain Dependency
Australia is no stranger to water scarcity, drought declarations, or emergency deliveries. These temporary fixes come at a steep cost – and don’t address the underlying issue: unpredictable freshwater supply in a changing climate.
Solar desalination allows you to take control of your own water future.
Because we’ll never run out of sunlight.
We’ll never run out of seawater.
And with EWM systems installed by Bluemont – you’ll never run out of fresh water, either.
Who Is This For?
Here are some of the main applications for Elemental Water Makers solutions:
- Island resorts and eco-retreats looking for energy-efficient water solutions
- Remote communities disconnected from state infrastructure
- Government councils managing desalination plant needs in water-stressed regions
- Agribusiness or aquaculture operations seeking reliable powered desalination
- Emergency and disaster planners focused on climate resilience and water access
Whether your motivation is resilience, sustainability, or cost-efficiency, solar-powered water desalination gives you full control over your drinking water supply – for decades to come.
More Than Just Clean Water: A Pathway to Sustainable Growth
By securing your own sustainable water supply, you’re not just solving a problem – you’re unlocking new opportunities for self-reliance, economic growth, and climate adaptation. Solar desalination projects have already helped local communities thrive, supported agriculture expansion, and strengthened tourism in coastal and island regions.
Solar desalination isn’t just about producing water – it’s about building independence. With the right systems, support, and design, Bluemont is helping Australian stakeholders make the shift.
For those considering long-term infrastructure investments, research shows that solar desalination methods – including thermal desalination and reverse osmosis powered by renewable energy – are the most resilient and cost-effective technologies in drought-prone regions.
About Bluemont
Bluemont is the official commercial partner of Elemental Water Makers in Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands. We provide technical consultation, installation, and aftercare support for EWM’s award-winning desalination technology.
Our mission is simple – eliminate the uncertainty around water supply for the regions that need it most.
Take the First Step Towards Water Supply Independence
Our solar desalination systems are already delivering clean water – reliably and sustainably – to locations just like yours across Australia.
Want to learn more about how a solar desalination project could work for you? We’ll help you understand the technology, size the system to your needs, and ensure it’s cost-effective over the long term.
Email: sale@avjenvironmental.com
Phone: +61 2 9091 0360