What’s in Our Water? – Understanding the Invisible Threats in Our Rivers and Lakes
A report for everyone who wants to know what science has discovered – in clear, accessible language.
What do you really know about the water that flows through our rivers, comes out of our taps, or is discharged into the environment after use? Probably not as much as you should – and that’s exactly where the Layman’s Report from the AquaticPollutants research projects comes in.
This is not another technical document for scientists. It’s a visually rich, easy-to-understand publication designed for you – citizens who care about health, nature, and the future of our water systems.
Why are we measuring contaminants, pathogens and resistant bacteria in water What’s in our water – and why should we be worried? Where do these pollutants come from?
And what can be done? Science in action
Researchers have been working to understand how pollutants behave, how to detect them more effectively, and – most importantly – how to remove them. New monitoring technologies were developed, innovative treatment methods tested, and real-world solutions proposed.