Thursday 4th May 2023
Environmental
Uni partners with firm to monitor water for deadly bacteria
Staffordshire University is helping a local business develop a game-changing new product to prevent the spread of deadly bacteria Legionella
If left undetected in water supplies, Legionella can grow to dangerous levels and cause the respiratory infection Legionnaires’ disease.
SAS Water, based in Leek, is an industry leader in Legionella control with more than 30 years’ experience of working with clients across private and public sectors including factories, councils, nursing homes, housing associations, hotels, spas and leisure centres.
Now, the company has teamed up with Staffordshire University on a project which aims to transform the market for water safety.