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Saving water is a good thing, right? But what if I told you it could also cause problems. A recent study from Victoria University indicates water-conservation can have unintended consequences for residents…
Corrosion of sewage pipes inevitably means unwanted aromas and costs the Australian water industry around $100 million a…
Our conventional water supply system that continually captures and delivers water is under great strain because of an increase in population, rapid urbanisation, and drastic changes in climate and rainfall…
Lack of education about onsite domestic wastewater management systems (OWMSs) including septic tanks is a major factor causing…
Australia’s urban waterways are often polluted and sick. They suffer from a condition called the “urban stream syndrome”. A common factor that contributes is contamination from sewage. How and why does…
When you read the word “bacteria” you probably think about illness, advertisements for “probiotic” food supplements, and maybe about brushing your teeth. Chances are, you probably don’t think about electricity…
Raw sewage could be home to thousands of novel, undiscovered viruses, some of which could have implications for human health…



