Plymouth University spinout to launch water quality app for UK and US swimmers
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Plymouth University spinout to launch water quality app for UK and US swimmers

16 Aug 2026 · Originally published 16 Aug 2026 7/10 Original headline: University spinout to launch water quality app for UK and US waters
Molendotech is developing a new app that uses data from rapid bacterial testing kits to map water quality in real time across the UK and US. By combining daily test results with environmental factors like rainfall and tides, the tool aims to provide swimmers with immediate information on water safety - a response to the growing number of reports of illness linked to pollution.
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