Can tiny bubbles restore health to the Torrens lake?
Singer-songwriter John Schumann is leading calls from businesses and other Adelaide locals for the city council to trial a bubble-based technology that could restore health to parts of the River Torrens.
The Torrens Lake, a central feature of Adelaide, has been closed for bacterial contamination. Local singer-songwriter John Schumann has proposed using nanobubble technology to address the issue. Nanobubbles, created through gases like oxygen and ozone, can break down contaminants and reduce microbial growth. The technology has been tested successfully in New South Wales.
Deputy Lord Mayor Carmel Noon has submitted a motion to the council to trial the technology. While the Council is open to discussing ways to improve the River Torrens system, a separate trial of nanobubble technology will be considered in coming weeks. Local boat operator Tony Shuman backs the idea, suggesting to "try something rather than nothing." However, the technology's impact on wildlife remains a concern for regulatory authorities.
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