Wireless pesticide detector enjoys successful field test in Kenya

Researchers have developed a wireless system that will alert the Kenyan public to health risks in their local water supply.
The research project at Glasgow Caledonian University is centred on mitigating water pollution caused by pesticides. Pesticides are commonly used in Kenya to control pests and increase crop yields, but their overuse and improper disposal is said to have led to contamination of water sources.
The wireless system will be developed to detect pesticide residues in water in real-time and relay the data to a central database. The database will be accessible to the public, providing them with information on the quality of the water in their area. This information will help people make informed decisions about the use of water for consumption and other purposes.