Surf schools, cold-water swimmers, councillors, community groups, paddleboarders, and those in hospitality and tourism are invited to a free, public event showcasing Bactiquick Real Time Water Testing — a game-changing innovation that puts real-time water quality results into your hands in just 15 minutes. The ‘Meet The Science of Bactiquick ‘ Event is happening on 4th December 2025 at The Stable, Fistral Beach, Newquay, Cornwall 9.30am – 11.30am.
Traditional water quality tests take 24–48 hours or more before results are available. By then, conditions may have changed and people may already be exposed or seas and rivers could be deemed clear and safe. Bactiquick removes that delay.
“Everyone deserves to know the water quality before diving in.” said the Founder of Bactiquick Simon Jackson. “With reliable readings in just 15 minutes, communities can act swiftly and keep water users safe. We are changing water testing across the world with a world first innovation based in Devon and Cornwall”.
Why it matters:
- Water pollution from untreated sewage, agricultural runoff, septic tanks and even wildlife means bacteria levels in rivers, lakes and seas can change quickly — sometimes within hours.
- Most existing tests measure only a small subset of bacteria, such as E. coli or enterococci, and rely on lab processing after the fact.
- Bactiquick detects a wider range of bacteria, including pathogens like Salmonella, Leptospirosis and Vibrio, which many standard tests miss.
- The device is portable and designed for on-site use enabling instant decisions about whether it’s safe to enter the water.
- Results can be logged via the Bactiquick App — including GPS location, timestamp and water-body data — building a living dataset of water-quality readings.
Event Highlights:-Live demonstrations of Bactiquick Real Time testing on Fistral Beach-Speech from the Founder & Lead Scientist of Bactiquick – Simon Jackson-Information on funding opportunities for community groups, surf schools, local councils and tourism providers-Latest discount offers via partners (including Surfing England)
A chance to win a Bactiquick Starter Kit worth £335By booking a free ticket attendees enter a prize draw to win a Bactiquick starter-kit (device + tests) worth £335 on the day.
Don’t miss this chance to be at the forefront of water-safety innovation. Whether you’re running surf lessons, organising community swims, or part of local tourism or environmental groups — come and discover how real-time water testing can make a difference for your area, business and water users.
About Bactiquick: Bactiquick is the world’s first handheld device to deliver real-time water-quality tests in just 15 minutes. Developed by scientists in partnership with the University of Plymouth and industry innovators, the system brings rapid, on-site testing to rivers, seas and coastal waters — giving users immediate insight into bacterial risk and supporting smarter decision-making across water-based activities.
Learn more: www.bactiquick.com
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