Review of Microbial Indicators of Faecal Contamination in Drinking Water Distribution Systems
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs · Awarded contract
AwardedReview of Microbial Indicators of Faecal Contamination in Drinking Water Distribution Systems
Awarded 30 Apr 2025
Awarded30 Apr 2025
Value£55,067.00
SupplierWater Research Centre Limited
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 11mo ago7mo term
Awarded 30 Apr 2025Expired 6 Dec 2025
About
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs awarded a contract to Water Research Centre Limited for a review of microbial indicators of faecal contamination and other microbiological detection techniques.
The project aimed to assess whether these methods could improve detection of faecal contamination and speed up response to waterborne disease outbreaks in drinking water supplies, with a focus on the distribution system.
The contract value was AUD 55,067.
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