Rapid Water Testing
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Marine biologists create a faster test for sea water contamination.
The greatest danger for beachgoers may be millions of microbes also swimming in the water. While many are naturally there, stormwater runoff and sewage system failures can overwhelm coastal waters. One percent of NC's beaches were closed for short times in 2012 because of microbial contaminants. A marine biologist has now developed a rapid water test to keep the public safe.
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SCI NC is a local public television program presented by PBS NC
Sci NC is supported by a generous bequest gift from Dan Carrigan and the Gaia Earth-Balance Endowment through the Gaston Community Foundation.
Rapid Water Testing
Special | 5m 46sVideo has Closed Captions
The greatest danger for beachgoers may be millions of microbes also swimming in the water. While many are naturally there, stormwater runoff and sewage system failures can overwhelm coastal waters. One percent of NC's beaches were closed for short times in 2012 because of microbial contaminants. A marine biologist has now developed a rapid water test to keep the public safe.
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