Helping Melbourne keep its urban river and water systems healthy is the underlying objective of Dr David McCarthy’s research at the internationally renowned Monash University Centre for Water Sensitive Cities. At the top of his agenda is the need to tackle pollution to make sure stormwater is safe for reuse and discharge to downstream recreational water bodies.

Not surprisingly, David’s research has drawn cooperation from a wide range of water agencies in Melbourne and industry partners. He collaborates with leading national and international universities in much of his research. He enjoys the sense of being part of a much larger effort to better understand Australia’s aquatic systems, especially those in urbanised areas.