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Bacteria/pathogens – Pressures

Bacteria/pathogens – Pressures

Flow chart showing the major elements associated with bacteria and pathogen management

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Sources of bacteria/pathogens:

  • Mammal derived bacteria/pathogens are sourced from urban areas, septic tanks/on-site STPs, stormwater run-off, sewage treatment plants (STPs), STP pump station overflows or from the local (watershed) catchment.
  • Native and livestock/domesticated/pest animals can be a major source of bacteria/pathogens (dogs are known to be a major source in urban areas).
  • Intensive animal production, such as dairies, feed lots, abattoirs and aquaculture facilities, can be a source of bacteria/pathogens.
  • Bacteria/pathogens are present in the water column and in sediments.

Last updated: 22 March 2013

This page should be cited as:

Department of Environment, Science and Innovation, Queensland (2013) Bacteria/pathogens – Pressures, WetlandInfo website, accessed 18 March 2024. Available at: https://wetlandinfo.des.qld.gov.au/wetlands/management/pressures/lacustrine-palustrine-threats/bacteria-pathogens/pressure.html

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