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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Nick Forbes

New system for detecting bugs in water supply is ‘very significant improvement’

Professor Helen Bridle said the technology could help prevent illness and economic losses (Heriot-Watt University/PA) - (PA Media)

A new technology for detecting harmful bugs in public water supplies is a “very significant improvement” on existing systems, scientists have announced.

Researchers at Heriot-Watt University have developed a new system for detecting waterborne pathogens that they say has a success rate of more than 70%, compared with an industry standard of 30%.

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