Rainwater tank installed at a residential home

Rainwater tanks in Australia found to harbor bacteria linked to infections

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A study of 100 household rainwater tanks in Australia revealed the presence of bacteria associated with gastroenteritis and other infections. This finding highlights that rainwater collected from roofs may not be as clean as commonly assumed, posing potential health risks.

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