The Secret Science of Sewage (2021)

Dr George McGavin and Dr Zoe Laughlin set up base camp at one of the UK's biggest sewage works to investigate the revolutionary science finding vital renewable resources and undiscovered life in human waste. Teaming up with world-class scientists, they search for biological entities in sewage with potentially lifesaving medical properties, find out how pee can generate electricity, how gas from poo can fuel a car and how nutrients in waste can help solve the soil crisis. They follow each stage of the sewage treatment process, revealing what the stuff we flush can tell us about how we live today, and the mindboggling biotechnology being harnessed to clean it, making the wastewater safe enough to return to the environment.

Director: Craig Collinson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 59 min
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Editing: Christopher Pitbladdo
Production: Tern TV, BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en

Keywords

green energy, biochemist, mechanical engineering, bacteria, renewable energy, recyclable materials, sewage

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Secret Science of Sewage about?
Dr George McGavin and Dr Zoe Laughlin set up base camp at one of the UK's biggest sewage works to investigate the revolutionary science finding vital renewable resources and undiscovered life in human waste. Teaming up with world-class scientists, they search for biological entities in sewage with potentially lifesaving medical properties, find out how pee can generate electricity, how gas from poo can fuel a car and how nutrients in waste can help solve the soil crisis. They follow each stage of the sewage treatment process, revealing what the stuff we flush can tell us about how we live today, and the mindboggling biotechnology being harnessed to clean it, making the wastewater safe enough to return to the environment.
Who directed The Secret Science of Sewage?
The Secret Science of Sewage was directed by Craig Collinson.
Who stars in The Secret Science of Sewage?
The Secret Science of Sewage stars George McGavin, Zoe Laughlin.
How long is The Secret Science of Sewage?
The Secret Science of Sewage has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
What genre is The Secret Science of Sewage?
The Secret Science of Sewage is a Documentary film.
Where was The Secret Science of Sewage produced?
The Secret Science of Sewage was produced in United Kingdom.