Catchments and waterways near urban, industrial, and agricultural areas face high contamination risk. SourceDNA is our environmental DNA-powered solution that helps waterway managers and authorities rapidly, safely and cost-effectively detect and track sources of contamination. By analysing water samples for indicator bacteria and identifying likely sources, such as livestock and human DNA, SourceDNA provides actionable insights to guide fast, informed decision-making.
Identify and track the source of waterway contamination.
- Rapidly identify contaminated ‘impact zones’ across whole catchments.
- Assess biological risks (including human health and ecosystem function) through identification of microbes of concern and their potential source.
- Undertake impact assessments and quantify effects of interventions in contaminated systems.
- Monitor pre and post discharge to assess any potential contamination risks and inform management.
Source contamination tracking in Papua New Guinea
This project aimed to deliver fast, reliable and accurate assessment of remote waterways to ensure they are healthy and free of gastrointestinal pathogens keeping local communities and the wider ecosystem safe from disease. This project is part of the One Health initiative within the AZA Tree Kangaroo SAFE Program, the Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program (TKCP) with Zoo Miami.
