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April 24, 2006
Pathogen Detection Systems to present at OWWA/OMWA/OWWEA Joint Annual Conference and Trade Show
For Immediate Release
KINGSTON, ON – Pathogen Detection Systems, Inc. (PDS), a developer of water-borne bacteria detection technologies, will present a paper describing its industry leading system for pathogen detection in water at the joint Ontario Water Works Association, Ontario Municipal Water Association and Ontario Water Works Equipment Association Annual Conference and Trade Show, April 30 to May 3 in Toronto, Ontario. The paper, titled "A Novel Technology for Simple, Rapid Detection of E.Coli and Total Coliform Bacteria in Drinking Water" will be presented by Dr. Stephen Brown, Chief Scientist for PDS and Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry and School of Environmental Studies, Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario.
Dr. Brown’s paper will describe the patent pending technology being utilized in PDS’s desktop Testing Unit. The Desktop Testing Unit (DTU) provides industry-leading reliability for E.coli and Total Coliforms testing in a convenient desktop package that does not require a lab. The DTU has unprecedented ease of use, has up to an 80% decrease in time-to-result, all at a lower per-test cost.
The annual conference, the theme of which is “The Pursuit of Quality”, brings together professionals and experts from industry, research institutes and municipalities engaged in the process of delivering water to users. The program will include high quality technical sessions related to treatment, distribution, management, ground water protection and efficiency. PDS will exhibit its Desktop Testing Unit in Booth F30.
Pathogen Detection Systems, Inc. develops advanced, on-site bacteriological monitoring systems to monitor the bacteriological quality of water systems, including drinking water, product quality assurance, wastewater, and recreational water applications.
Contact:
Dr. Peter Gallant, President & CEO
Pathogen Detection Systems, Inc.
Suite 1619, Biosciences Complex
116 Barrie Street
Kingston, Ontario
Canada
K7L 3N6
Tel: (613) 533-3321
Fax: (613) 533-3317
Web: www.pathogendetect.com
E-mail: peter.gallant@pathogendetect.com |
