Drinking water is linked to infections in many countries.
Brisbane’s water supply has been found to contain disease-carrying bugs which can be directly linked to infections in some patients, according to a new study. Four specific species of mycobacteria were found in Brisbane water that have been linked to human disease — and the author notes that this is not a situation unique to Brisbane. Water supplies in many countries are at risk, the researcher warns, and lower temperatures of home hot water systems can contribute to increased household exposure to these mycobacteria.
Source: Queensland University of Technology
