Wastewater Renaissance - Unlocking Public Health Insights Through Surveillance

Explore the innovative field of wastewater surveillance in this 14-minute TEDx talk by Dr. Markus Brinkmann. Discover how analyzing municipal wastewater can provide valuable insights into public health, from tracking COVID-19 spread to monitoring anti-depressant use, red meat consumption, obesity rates, and the presence of toxic street drugs. Delve into the potential of this approach while considering the ethical implications surrounding privacy rights. Learn from Dr. Brinkmann, an award-winning toxicologist and associate professor at the University of Saskatchewan, as he shares his expertise in environmental contaminants and their impact on human and environmental health. Gain a new perspective on the hidden wealth of information flowing through our sewer systems and its potential to revolutionize public health monitoring.

Wastewater renaissance | Markus Brinkmann | TEDxUniversityofSaskatchewan