Our wastewater system isn’t a bin, but some of the things that end up here would make you think otherwise… 🫠 While our workers have seen it all, the system isn’t designed to handle everything we throw at it. When the wrong things end up in the system, it can block pipes, damage equipment and even harm the environment. Help us keep things flowing: only flush the 3Ps, and keep sinks clear of anything but water, soap and detergent. Small choices = a cleaner, safer system for everyone 💧 | Sydney W

Did you know we can take wastewater from homes and industries to create clean drinking water? 💧 It’s technology used all around the world, and we’re currently exploring Purified Recycled Water (PRW) as an option for Sydney! ♻️ Learn more: https://www.sydneywater.com.au/education/drinking-water/purified-recycled-water.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=did you know&utm_content=prw 15s | Sydney Water

Meet Sini 👋 one of our bright young scientists working to protect Sydney and its waterways 👩‍🔬 Sini works as a Water Quality Analyst, analysing wastewater and environmental water samples in the labs 🔬 Testing wastewater helps to provide an indication of infections in an area, including the COVID-19 virus. Results can be used to estimate changes in disease prevalence within the community 🦠 Analysing water samples from the environment and determining sources of contamination in the labs can h

💧Ever wonder who makes sure your tap water is safe to drink? Meet Manal, a water quality analyst at Sydney Water’s West Ryde Laboratory - Australia’s largest dedicated water testing facility! 👩‍🔬 From checking for microbes to testing chemical levels, Sydney’s water goes through over 70 tests before it reaches your glass. That’s science in every sip. 💙 #SydneyWater #BehindTheScenes #WaterTesting #SafeDrinkingWater | Sydney Water

Major update after water quality probe launched in populous Sydney region