The Global Water Pathogen Project translates science on global water pathogens, sanitation, and health in order to restore and protect water safety worldwide.

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World Toilet Day- November 19 un.org/en/observances/toilet… waterpathogens.org Pit toilets come in many shapes and sizes. For example, they may have one pit or alternating twin pits, be unventilated or ventilated, and be adapted for single families or communal use (Figure 2).
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JOB OPPORTUNITY The Research Unit for Water & Health of the TU Wien is currently recruiting a PhD student, starting 1st March 2026. Learn more & apply at: jobs.tuwien.ac.at/Job/257984 Deadline to apply is November 6, 2025.

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Read the latest GWPP Newsletter @ mailchi.mp/e26f1a1fab16/gwpp…

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Global Water Pathogens Project Reboot 2.0 @ WaterMicro25 - Information Session Grab your lunch & join us on the First Floor Balcony during the lunch break on Tuesday, June 17th at WaterMicro25! For more information, visit the June 17 Programme at: watermicro2025.nl
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New Activites for GWPP 2025 mailchi.mp/86c5797f9930/gwpp…
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Join us for the 14th IWA International Conference on Water Reclamation and Reuse in the beautiful City of #CapeTown, #SouthAfrica, from 16-20th March 2025 which will address the pressing need to overcome barriers in water reuse. To know more: iwareuse2025.com/
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We are extremely proud of our colleague Gertjan Medema who was awarded the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize 2024, for his significant contributions in the field of wastewater-based epidemiology. Congratulations!
Professor Gertjan Medema awarded the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize 2024 At the media conference this morning, Tze Chin Ong, Chief Executive, PUB, Singapore's National Water Agency officially announced Professor Gertjan Medema as the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize 2024 Laureate.
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We are excited to announce that the prestigious Global #Water Award has been presented to Dr. Joan Rose! 🌟 Her exceptional vision and leadership in the #water sector have set a remarkable standard. Congratulations, Dr. Rose! πŸŽ‰πŸ†πŸ’§ #WorldWaterCongress
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Global survey on the use of #genetic (#molecular) #methods for microbiological #waterquality testing online. Pls participate (-31 March 2024) & RT: surveymonkey.com/r/BZCMPXR Coordinated by ICC w/ great support from @IWAHQ #Health-Related #Water #Microbiology SG & @water_pathogens

A global survey on genetic methods for microbiological #WaterQuality testing across the water sector has been launched. The survey is open until 31 March 2024. Read more and participate: ow.ly/FByv50QeTTU
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INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE Global survey on genetic microbiological testing in the water sector: future opportunities and challenges Survey open until 31st March 2024 at: surveymonkey.com/r/BZCMPXR For additional information: mailchi.mp/73a416c29872/gwpp…
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The #WorldWaterCongress & Exhibition 2024 presents an opportunity like no other to profile your organisation and showcase your #water technologies, solutions and expertise! We invite you to discover the Sponsor & Exhibitor opportunities now available. ow.ly/q1LP50P6abk
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So hard for our leader @naughtoncc to miss attending #Glowacon1 in-person given needed care for her infant daughter. Grateful for hybrid modality still to co-host and graduate student who attended in person. We are open to collaboration for the global consortium! @BerndMGawlik
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#GWPP is a knowledge resource on pathogens supporting sanitation and safe water and promoting quantitative information via monitoring of sewage, fecal sludges and freshwaters to inform public health measures. #sanitation #wastewater waterpathogens.org/tools
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Organized by @siwi_water, #WWWeek is the leading conference on global water, championing cooperation across sectors and national boundaries. Get your ticket ➑️ bit.ly/3wkgRnB #ClimateChange #ClimateAction #WaterForClimate #WaterCrisis #WaterGovernance #WaterAction
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