The AquaSensor solution provides low cost, real-time river quality monitoring, which ensures legal compliance, saves money and protects the environment.
Overview
From sewage overflow to industrial chemicals to agricultural runoff, our waterways are facing an unprecedented assault on their health and vitality. By keeping a close eye on the quality of our water, we can identify problem areas and take action to protect our ecosystems.
Sources of Pollution
Monitoring is crucial to pinpoint the origins of river pollution including:
- Industrial waste from factories
- Agricultural runoff from farms
- Municipal Sewage from cities and towns
- Stormwater Runoff from roads
Effects of Pollution
Contaminated water sources can make it difficult or impossible for communities to use the water for drinking, fishing, or recreation. This can lead to lost income for local businesses and decreased property values for homeowners.
Public concern
Raised public awareness through high-profile press attention, has added pressure on those responsible to improve monitoring and protect our water network for all who benefit and use it.
Monitoring Methods
Monitoring the temperature and dissolved oxygen levels in rivers is essential for understanding the health of aquatic ecosystems and installing multiple sensors allows monitoring of the river as a whole.
Data Collection
Real-time data is transmitted remotely through 4G and Satellite networks to a central cloud server, where AI / Machine Learning are used for analytics and results are displayed on the dashboard
Data Security
The Supreme Court have clarified the circumstances where owners of watercourses or other water bodies may have rights to bring claims for nuisance. AquaSensor provide forensically secure data which can be used as supporting evidence in court.