Eco Detection real-time water quality monitoring system

Eco Detection water quality monitoring technology uses capillary zone electrophoresis to separate ions (nitrate, nitrite, ammonium and phosphate) for real-time detection of water contaminants.

The patented sensing technology monitors fresh water quality, agricultural run-off and key contaminants (dissolved nitrogen, phosphates, sulfate and heavy metals) so that informed decisions can be made to improve fresh water environments. Data is transmitted in real time, providing an end-to-end data collection service for industry, governments and organisations.

The sensors can detect changes at concentration levels down to parts per billion as they happen.

Other features include: replaces time-consuming manual monitoring; high-performance sensors conduct a real-time, laboratory-quality test at the water source; results are delivered wirelessly every hour; testing can be triggered remotely or set to a predetermined time; allows for immediate response to key weather events; and captures irregular events such as dumping, overflows and spikes.

The technology is designed to operate on battery, solar or mains power.