39 | What is Cryptosporidium? | Dr Yulia Shutova

How do we protect our drinking water from one of the smallest but most stubborn threats?In this episode of Our Water Connection, Dr Yulia Shutova shares her expertise on Cryptosporidium — a microscopic parasite that has challenged water utilities worldwide. With her background in water treatment and advanced monitoring, Yulia unpacks how the industry tackles this pathogen and keeps our water safe.We discuss:What Cryptosporidium is and why it’s so difficult to treatKey lessons learned from past outbreaks in Australia and overseasHow water treatment plants monitor and control for CryptosporidiumRecent innovations and future research directionsThe role of collaboration across science, utilities, and regulationWe mentioned the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines quite a bit on this episode - you can have a look at them here: https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/about-us/publications/australian-drinking-water-guidelinesWe also talked about a talk by Professor Karl G. Linden. University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado, USA.Learn how the water sector stays one step ahead of invisible threats and why vigilance is key to keeping our drinking water safe.Send us a message!🎧 Tune in now and stay curious about water! 🌊#OurWaterConnection #WaterCuriosity #WaterManagement #KnowledgeSharing #WaterProfessionals #WaterLiteracyFollow us:👉 LinkedIn 👉 YouTubeIntro/Outro music credit to Leva