‘Microbial source tracking’ (MST) is a technique that aims to identify the animal that excreted faeces and polluted water…
Water utilities lack the information they need to implement risk-based adaptation and planning strategies that incorporate climate change…
Components of dissolved organic matter (DOM) and dissolved organic nitrogen (DON) in source waters can react with disinfecting chlorine or chloramine to form nitrogenous disinfection byproducts (n-DBPs) which might be toxic and hazardous to health…
Cryptosporidium, a microscopic single-cell parasite, forms an “oocyst” with a resistant outer layer analogous to an eggshell…
Climate change is depleting water resources, while population increases drive demand for additional recreational facilities, particularly in the vicinity of urban centres…
Water is disinfected to remove harmful microbes and pathogens such as cholera and typhoid…
Blue-green algae are a nuisance, especially when they bloom and grow to high numbers in water storages and reservoirs…
Cyanobacteria and actinobacteria inhabit natural water sources. When they bloom, their very high numbers reduce water quality…
This research discusses various water quality risk management techniques and proposes a step-by-step catchment risk assessment methodology that is compatible with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines…
Pathogenic microscopic organisms in source waters pose a risk to public health if water treatment plants do not remove them…