A fresh look at human waste treatment solutions 

Published on 27 Sep, 2012 

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For Immediate Release

Researchers are taking a fresh look at human waste treatment solutions, in conjunction with a national conference in Newcastle this week (Sept 26-28).

Among trends being discussed are the potential for high-rise buildings to separate out urine as an agricultural fertiliser, and the benefits for residential subdivisions able to install their own wastewater system.

Senior Research Fellow Ted Gardner
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CQUniversity Senior Research Fellow Ted Gardner is among those addressing the Australian Water Association conference.

He says universities like CQUniversity with a residential college and the right mix of disciplines could be well-placed to act as a wastewater technology testing ground and as a link to the world of plumbers and health inspectors.

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