Wastewater
Aussie wastewater analysis shows stark divide
If you've ever felt a bit stink about your own job, spare a thought for a pair of dedicated researchers at the University of Queensland Audio
Wastewater drug testing goes national
A new drug testing regime of our waste water will reveal what drugs are being used in our towns and cities, and in real time. Wastewater testing is set to be rolled out across New Zealand, with the… Audio
Calls for national wastewater testing after meth use revealed
A wastewater study's revealed Auckland's meth problems to be significant highly than many European cities. The Massey led study analysed a week of daily wastewater samples from two Auckland and eight… Audio
Number of sewage overflows increases by 379 percent - report
The number of times sewage overflowed into the environment jumped 379 percent last year, as ageing infrastructure struggled to cope with record rains.
Auckland swimmers unaware of contamination on beaches
People have been swimming at popular Auckland beaches, unaware that sewage from yesterday's storm has contaminated the water. Video
Mayor says wastewater leakage not good enough
Taupo's mayor says he's told staff wastewater leaking into Lake Taupo for the second time in a week is not good enough. Audio
High levels of meth found in Whangarei wastewater
Drug users in Whangarei are estimating to be using nearly four times the amount of methamphetamine compared to those in Christchurch. Audio
Analysing wastewater reveals population health
Chemicals and drugs detected at wastewater treatment plants can be used to anonymously measure a population’s health.
Analysing wastewater reveals population health
Chemicals and drugs detected at wastewater treatment plants can be used to anonymously measure a population’s health.
AudioLegal commentator Anne Stevens
Criminal lawyer Anne Stevens talks about the legal implications of a new plan by the police to monitor the sewerage system in Auckland and Christchurch for traces of drugs. Audio
Wastewater stoush costs council $860,000 in legal fees
The Whanganui District Council has spent $860,000 in its legal battle with the company that designed its failed wastewater treatment plant. The council is suing MWH Global for $70 million.
Ngai Tahu to fight Akaroa wastewater plan
Ngai Tahu is opposing a fresh bid by Christchurch City Council to discharge treated wastewater into Akaroa Harbour for 25 years.
Chlorine and antibiotic resistance
Olya Keen of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte is studying how using chlorine to treat sewage could be contributing to the problem of antibiotic resistance and the rise of the superbug. Audio
