Early Warning E. Coli Detection System may Send Text Alerts

Early Warning E. Coli Detection System may Send Text Alerts
Sep-25-13
A new system able to detect E. coli bacteria in water in just minutes could provide an inexpensive, early warning system for people living in rural communities.

The filter, created by a team from the University of Alberta, is able to detect E. coli in only a few minutes, rather than the 24 to 48 hours required by conventional methods. The sensor is located in a filter that traps the E.coli and will change color in the presence of the bacteria, providing an easy-to-read warning of the contaminated water.

The research team is also working on a way to enable the device to send ‘E.coli detection’ text message alerts in the local language to health workers and people in the community who rely on the water for drinking.

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Hi There
This is an awesome invention, I write to you from South Africa, this application would be ideal for Africa where we face massive challanges of water quality control and water management process!
Please foward me contact details and as much info y feel comfitable issueing.
Many Thanks
Posted by Alan Powell on September 29, 2013
beautyful invention for downtroden people ,god bless you.i am india can you able give this formula for undeveloped villages in remote area
Posted by josh majumdar on October 13, 2013

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