Optisense Receives innoWATOR government grant for developing an Early Warning system for E. coli in drinking water

Enschede – January 9, 2008 – Optisense, a provider of biosensor technology and Vitens, the largest Dutch Drinking water company, have received an innoWATOR grant from the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs for developing an Early Warning system for E. coli and other indicators for fecal pathogens in drinking water. The core of the system will be an E. coli sensor with a disposable sensor surface in combination with a concentrator unit. The system aims to replace conventional laboratory testing which is time consuming (48-96 hours) and costly, as well as significantly decreasing the chance of consuming polluted water. It is seen as a breakthrough for water distribution systems in fast growing economies.

More info: Optisense, 9 Jan 2008