Researchers Seek Wild Swimmers for Pollution Impact Study

University of Exeter launches projects to understand health risks from antibiotic-resistant bacteria in natural waters.

Participants will provide faecal samples and information on swimming habits and lifestyle.
The studies aim to identify how antibiotic-resistant bacteria enter human bodies through water.
Researchers emphasize the growing risk due to climate change and pollution from sewage and farms.
The BlueAdapt survey will assess if real-time water quality data influences swimmer behavior.
Findings will inform strategies to reduce the spread of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria.