Potential threat to water safety from wildfires

Potential threat to water safety from wildfires

In a research letter published in the journal Science, researchers from the UTS Center for Technology in Water and Wastewater write that wildfires can contaminate drinking water distribution systems, posing substantial and escalating public health risks, with nearly half a billion people globally having experienced wildfires within 1 kilometer of their homes over the past two decades.

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Crossover landscaping that does double-duty for drought and wildfire resistance is becoming more appealing for communities looking to reduce risk in residential areas. The post Crossover landscaping can enhance wildfire resistance and save water appeared first on Headwaters Economics.

In a research letter published in the UTS Center for Technology in Water and Wastewater's journal Scienceles cherchers writes that forest fires can contaminate drinking water distribution systems, posing substantial and increasing public health risks, with nearly half a billion people around the world having experienced [...]

UTS warns bushfires could put drinking water at risk - Utility Magazine

Image: toa555/stock.adobe.comA team of researchers and water quality and treatment experts from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) have highlighted the potential impact of bushfires on the quality of potable water post treatment.   In a research letter published in the journal, Science, researchers from the UTS Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater said that bushfires can contaminate drinking water distribution systems, posing sub…