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A nice drop – recycled water discussion and tasting
A microbiologist, a social scientist and an infectious diseases physician explore the benefits, pitfalls and palatability of recycled water.
The science of recycling water
Dr Simon Toze, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
A nice drop – recycled water discussion and tasting, 20 March 2010
Simon Toze explains various processes for recycling water, the kinds of chemicals that appear in water (such as pharmaceuticals, oestrogen and plasticisers) and makes a case for drinking recycled water.
Public opinion on recycled water
Dr Kelly Fielding, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
A nice drop – recycled water discussion and tasting, 20 March 2010
Kelly Fielding gauges the levels of support for and opposition to recycling water for human consumption, and explores the reasons behind each position.
The case against recycling water for drinking
Dr Peter Collignon, Canberra Hospital
A nice drop – recycled water discussion and tasting, 20 March 2010
Peter Collignon explains why he believes that recycling water is a bad idea – particularly where there are other options – for various reasons including the health risks.
Tasting and discussion
Mark Juddery, Dr Simon Toze, Dr Kelly Fielding and Dr Peter Collignon
A nice drop – recycled water discussion and tasting, 20 March 2010
Mark Juddery, National Museum of Australia, facilitates the recycled water taste test and discussion among the panellists and audience.
