Science is Everywhere Episode 3- The Science of Water

The third episode of Science is Everywhere, broadcast on Newstalk 106-108fm on 22nd March 2014. In this episode, Dr Lara Dungan finds out how we source and clean our water and why the next global wars may be over access to clean water. Lara speaks to hydrologist Professor Michael Bruen and explores the journey of the Liffey water from the city, where visual artist Fergal McCarthy swims regularly in it, to Leixlip water treament plant, where John Keane describes the chemical process required to make that raw water fit to drink. Science is Everywhere is an Athena Media production for Newstalk 106-108fm made with the support of the BAI. The producer is Helen Shaw, the audio editor is Amy Millar. Science is Everywhere is copyright Athena Media Ltd. No reproduction or use without consent.