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Helsingborg authorities say the trial run involving the laser is going well so far, Source: Helsingborg Municipality
A truly pioneering innovation, that, together with the implementation of DNA sequencing of bacteria, can transform public health management
The Swedish city of Helsingborg has 15 bathing spots on its territory, and it already provides a beach water quality forecast online to residents. However, authorities have recommended that four of the beaches be avoided this summer because they have frequently shown elevated levels of intestinal bacteria through measurements over the past four years.
On the bright side, they have also announced a pilot project, which will boost the testing of the water quality in a pioneering way – the measurements are done with a laser. According to the city website, this makes Helsingborg the first municipality in the world to try this approach. If it is successful, the benefits can be far-reaching on a global scale.
The site of the pilot project is Pålsjöbaden beach. There, seawater is pumped up to three devices. Two of them measure intestinal bacteria (E. coli and enterococci). The third is a laser. By connecting the devices together, the laser must learn what water with bacteria looks like.
“Most of the time the pattern of bacteria looks the same, but after a downpour when the bacteria arrive, the pattern changes. When it rained a few weeks ago, it was exciting to look at the readings. It was excellent that they showed high values,” says Elisabet Lindberg, beach manager at the City of Helsingborg, speaking to the municipal press service.
If the pilot project is successful, it means completely new opportunities to warn of bad bathing water. The problem with water testing is that it takes a long time. The water analysis for the presence of bacteria takes three days.
The laser can also learn what bathing water looks like just before it goes bad. With measurement data, current data and data on radiation from the sun, the goal is for the data to come together in a reliable forecast. Then warnings can be made even before the bacteria reach the shores.
It is possible, thanks to DNA sequencing to also understand the origin of the bacteria. The problem though is that takes even longer. The water samples from last year are still awaiting analysis, for example. Nevertheless, it is an important tool to figure out the source of contamination and take the necessary measures.
And according to Elisabet Lindberg, many municipalities are already paying attention to that project, which increases hopes for the future of water purity control.
The local authorities have reached and agreement that is expected to reduce crowding on roads and public transport
The government’s new Living Islands Policy wants to reinvigorate offshore communities
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The government’s new Living Islands Policy wants to reinvigorate offshore communities
It will show all open-air sports facilities in the city, plus 12 running routes
The Baltic country prepares to respond to rising air traffic and to futureproof the sector
Almost three-quarters of civil servants have decided that going to the office is a thing of the past
Locally designed, a prototype will be created next year so that the residents of the city can have their say as well
The special offer popularizing railway journeys among the 18-30 age group will be available until 15 September
The special offer popularizing railway journeys among the 18-30 age group will be available until 15 September
In fact, in the UNESCO-protected old town priority will be given to long-term tenants
The camera and goggles system helps patients to receive emergency specialised care, while they are still en route to the hospital
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