Bacterial evolution of antimicrobial resistance in urban water systems

Antimicrobial resistance is an international health threat, yet our understanding on whether and how water disinfection could induce this issue in urban water systems is limited. By exploring the impact of water disinfection on the emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance in water systems, this project expects to reveal the evolutionary trajectories of antimicrobial resistance and control microbial contamination in urban water systems. 

Project outcomes

The outcomes of this project are expected to empower industry partners to combat antimicrobial resistance and secure drinking water quality, thus strengthening Australian’s national antimicrobial resistance strategy and positioning Australia in the transition toward more sustainable and healthier life.