University spinout to launch water quality app for UK and US waters
A University of Plymouth spinout, Molendotech, is launching an app to provide real-time water quality mapping in the UK and US. The technology uses rapid bacterial testing to help swimmers avoid contaminated water.
Why it matters
It addresses growing public concern over sewage pollution and water safety by providing accessible, data-driven tools for public health protection.
The Molendotech water testing device. The company is now working on an app that will map water quality across Britain and the US. Photograph: Molendotech The Molendotech water testing device. The company is now working on an app that will map water quality across Britain and the US. Photograph: Molendotech Water industry University spinout to launch water quality app for UK and US waters Molendotech will collate data from daily tests that detect E coli and other bacteria amid reports of swimmers falling ill
Prefer the Guardian on Google A UK university spinout behind a rapid bacterial water testing kit is planning to launch live water quality maps, as scores of beachgoers report falling ill after swimming.
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