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Bushfires threaten drinking water safety. The consequences could last for decades

  • Written by Stuart Khan, Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering, UNSW
Bushfires threaten drinking water safety. The consequences could last for decadesWarnings about poor drinking water quality are in place in some areas affected by the bushfires.From shutterstock.com

Bushfires pose serious short- and long-term impacts to public drinking water quality. They can damage water supply infrastructure and water catchments, impeding the treatment processes that normally make our water safe to drink.

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