IRGP 45
Research Projects
IRGP 45
Transfer and control of antibiotic resistant bacteria and their genes during wastewater treatment and reuse
Program at a glance
| Funding Agencies | South Australian Government Premier’s Research and Industry Fund), Australian International Research Grant Program | |
| Program Period | 2015-2018 | |
| Action Acronym | IRGP 45 | |
| Action Name | Transfer and control of antibiotic resistant bacteria and their genes during wastewater treatment and reuse | |
| Project Coordinator | Dr. Erica Donner University of South Australia |
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Intitutions/Organisations | University of South Australia, Centre for Environmental Risk Assessment and Remediation (CERAR), South Australia Nireas-International Water Research Center, University of Cyprus, Cyprus Agricultural Research Organization, Volcani Center, Institute of Soil, Water and Environmental Sciences, Israel | |
| Budget | 300.000 Australian Dollars |
Objective
To investigate the extent of metal/antibiotic resistant bacteria in South Australian wastewater and downstream environments and provide advice on their control to the relevant policymakers.