Climate change is depleting water resources, while population increases drive demand for additional recreational facilities, particularly in the vicinity of urban centres…
Approximately 11% of Australians use rainwater as their main source of potable water but this poses a potential health risk caused by chemical contaminants or microbial pathogens from birds or mammals being washed off the roof…
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…
Pathogenic microscopic organisms in source waters pose a risk to public health if water treatment plants do not remove them…