Microbes have made their way into water after heavy rain, raising risk of illnesses like gastro and diarrhoea, authorities say
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Melbourne residents are being urged to hit the swimming pool instead of the beach as Victoria’s ongoing floods continue to contaminate waterways.
Victoria’s chief environmental scientist, Mark Taylor, said microbes had made their way into waterways after heavy rains, bringing the risk of pollution, mosquitoes and water-borne diseases.
Continue reading…Microbes have made their way into water after heavy rain, raising risk of illnesses like gastro and diarrhoea, authorities sayGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastMelbourne residents are being urged to hit the swimming pool instead of the beach as Victoria’s ongoing floods continue to contaminate waterways.Victoria’s chief environmental scientist, Mark Taylor, said microbes had made their way into waterways after heavy rains, bringing the risk of pollution, mosquitoes and water-borne diseases.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…