"Water Safety Crisis Hits UK Beaches: New Technology Aims to Save Swimmers Reports of swimmers falling ill after taking a dip in UK waters have sparked a growing concern about the safety of the nation's beaches. As the summer season heats up, a UK university spinout is stepping in to address the issue with the launch of live water quality maps. Molendotech, a pioneering company behind a rapid bacterial water testing kit, is set to revolutionize the way we monitor water safety. Using portable tests that can detect E coli and other bacteria on the spot, the company aims to provide real-time data to ensure swimmers can make informed decisions about their health. With the launch of these live maps, Molendotech is poised to become a game-changer in the fight against waterborne illnesses and restore confidence in the UK's beloved beaches."


Molendotech will collate data from daily tests that detect E coli and other bacteria amid reports of swimmers falling illA 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.Molendotech, a spinout from the University of Plymouth, sells a portable test that detects E coli and other bacteria in water and delivers results on the spot, without waiting for days to get laboratory results. Continue reading...