Even the cleanest wastewater contributes to more 'super bacteria'

Monday, November 14, 2011 - 16:32 in Health & Medicine

A new study reveals that the release of treated municipal wastewater -- even wastewater treated by the highest-quality treatment technology -- can have a significant effect on the quantities of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, often referred to as "superbacteria," in surface waters.

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