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Sewer Spill Response

Sewage pollution from stormwater and leaking septic tanks is a common cause of environmental pollution, especially during and after rain events. It threatens urban and recreational waterways by increasing environmental and public health risks because human-contaminated water can carry harmful pathogens that cause disease and ecological damage.

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Water testing for infectious agents and markers of human sewage contamination is an important tool for the management of urban and recreational waterways impacted by compromised stormwater and septic infrastructure. When a pollution event is suspected, measures are undertaken to confirm the pollutant and decontaminate the water. These operations are expensive and laborious. Furthermore, traditional testing methods for waterborne pathogens are slow, costly and inefficient.

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Introducing the
ZiP-Bactx-P2
Test System

The ZiP-Bactx-P2 test system targets the human-associated Bacteroides HF183 16S rRNA genetic marker. It can rapidly detect human sewage overflow and leaks directly in drains, creeks, rivers and bays. It provides a positive or negative result in a semi-quantitative format.

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​​When utilising spatial and temporal sampling strategies, this enables field operation teams to:

  1. Track the extent and range of contamination.

  2. Use semi-quantitative outputs to guide source investigations.

  3. Verify the impact of mitigations using digital reporting and geospatial mapping.

Make fast, informed decisions in the field to reduce environmental impact and manage public health risks in real time.

Contact Us

24 Cromwell St, Collingwood

VIC 3066 • Australia

+61 (03) 8414 5770

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