Plumbing a hotspot for superbugs
A growing threat of antimicrobial resistant (AMR) pathogens poses a critical public health threat – and drinking water plumbing systems serve as significant but overlooked reservoirs […]
Breakthrough in fighting Legionnaires’
A new study of domestic and hospital drinking water systems found Legionella in 41% of samples – with Flinders University researchers making a key connection between […]
Dangerous pathogens lurk in wet areas
Hospitals and homes are havens for germs and disease – but a well-regulated hot water system can prevent the spread of waterborne pathogens, including an emerging […]
Better gauge of dry river flows
A new study identifies gaps in data on streams around the world, highlighting potential priorities for future installation of monitoring tools. The US-led international research – […]
Water safety needs science backup: experts
From Legionella bacteria and Non-tuberculous mycobacteria, safe transport of mains water depends on best practice and good policy, environmental health experts say. However, Flinders University academics […]
Clean tanks reduce microbial risk
Simple measures such as regular maintenance of backyard tanks and rooftops can help reduce microbial contamination of household rainwater, Flinders University experts say. Ahead of the […]
Flinders leads water security study on remote island
For the 1600 Indigenous residents who live in Milingimbi, a remote island off the coast of Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory, drinking water is a scarce and precious resource.