May 2023 - Water & Waste

May
2023
Science

Clean water is essential for all animal and plant life, and human settlement depends on its availability and relies on its placidity. In this edition, we look at the water cycle in Victoria, our usage of water, and our treatment of waste relating to water - sewage and chemical contamination - especially in the face of climate change.

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