Field-deployed water monitoring

Autonomous water quality monitoring for lakes, rivers, and coastal areas.

Aquality provides connected water monitoring systems that measure environmental parameters directly in the field and deliver real-time insights for environmental management, research, and industry.

"Don't bring the water to the lab — bring the lab to the water."

See it in action

The Aquality USV at work

Watch the autonomous surface vehicle survey a water body, collecting real-time measurements across multiple parameters.

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Parameters measured
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Operation modes
Real-time
Data transmission
Autonomous
Mission planning
The Challenge

Traditional monitoring is slow, expensive, and limited

Conventional water quality monitoring relies on manual sample collection and laboratory analysis. This approach creates significant gaps in temporal resolution, spatial coverage, and responsiveness.

1

Collect water sample

Manual collection at each monitoring point

2

Transport to laboratory

Samples shipped under controlled conditions

3

Analyze sample

Laboratory processing and analysis

4

Receive results

Results available days or weeks later

Limited temporal resolution

Spot measurements miss critical events and trends

Poor spatial coverage

High costs restrict the number of monitoring points

Delayed responsiveness

Days or weeks before issues are identified

The Aquality Approach

Bring the laboratory to the water

Aquality deploys connected sensors and measurement systems directly in the environment, enabling continuous and high-resolution monitoring without the delays and costs of traditional laboratory analysis.

Continuous measurements

High-frequency data capture eliminates gaps and reveals patterns invisible to spot sampling.

Real-time data access

Immediate access to water quality data through cloud-connected sensors and dashboards.

Scalable monitoring networks

Deploy multiple nodes to achieve comprehensive spatial coverage across water bodies.

Field-ready deployment

Ruggedized systems designed for permanent installation in challenging environments.

Integrated Sensor Array
Aquality USV underside view showing multi-parameter sensor array
Multi-Parameter Probes
9 Sensors
Measurement Frequency
Real-time
Data Transmission
Wireless
Deployment
Field-ready
Measurement Capabilities

Comprehensive water quality parameters

Aquality systems measure a wide range of physical, chemical, and optical parameters essential for water quality assessment.

pH

Acidity and alkalinity levels

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Temperature

Water temperature monitoring

°C

Dissolved Oxygen

Oxygen saturation levels

mg/L

Turbidity

Water clarity measurement

NTU

Electrical Conductivity

Ionic content measurement

μS/cm

Nitrate

Nutrient level detection

mg/L NO₃

CDOM

Colored Dissolved Organic Matter

QSU

Depth

Water level monitoring

m

PAH

Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons

μg/L
Implementation

How Aquality works

From deployment to insights in four streamlined steps.

1

Deploy sensors

Install sensors or measurement platforms at your monitoring locations. Systems are designed for fixed points, floating platforms, or mobile deployments.

2

Collect data continuously

Sensors measure water parameters at configurable intervals, capturing high-resolution data around the clock without manual intervention.

3

Transmit to cloud

Measurements are automatically transmitted via cellular, satellite, or local networks to our secure cloud infrastructure.

4

Visualize and analyze

Access real-time dashboards, set automated alerts, and export data for integration with your existing workflows and systems.

Technology

End-to-end monitoring platform

From sensors to insights — a complete system designed for reliability, scalability, and ease of use.

Aquality USV rear view showing propulsion system

Unmanned Surface Vehicle

The Aquality USV is a compact, autonomous surface vessel designed for water quality monitoring. Equipped with multi-parameter sensors and GPS navigation, it can survey lakes, rivers, and coastal areas with minimal operator intervention.

  • Multi-directional thrusters for precise maneuvering
  • Integrated sensor array for real-time measurements
  • Wireless data transmission and remote monitoring
  • Ruggedized hull for all-weather operation

Environmental Sensors

Multi-parameter probes designed for continuous submersion

Edge Hardware

Ruggedized controllers with local processing and storage

Cloud Platform

Secure data infrastructure with real-time processing

Data Visualization

Interactive dashboards and automated reporting

Operation Modes

Manual

Operator controls the USV directly using a camera feed and remote controller.

Semi-Automatic

User selects GPS sampling points and the USV navigates between them to perform measurements.

Fully Autonomous

User defines a lake survey area and the system automatically plans sampling points and completes the mission.

Network Overview

Real-time monitoring network

Visualize data from monitoring stations across diverse environments.

Station Types
lake
river
coast
port
Leaflet integration ready
Active Stations
Applications

Solutions for every environment

Aquality serves organizations across sectors that depend on reliable water quality data.

Municipal water monitoring

Enable municipalities and water utilities to monitor drinking water sources, treatment processes, and distribution networks with real-time visibility and early warning capabilities.

Reservoir monitoringTreatment optimizationDistribution quality

Research deployments

Support universities and research institutions with high-resolution environmental data for ecological studies, climate research, and environmental impact assessments.

Long-term studiesEcosystem monitoringClimate data

Industrial water systems

Help industrial operators maintain compliance, optimize processes, and protect surrounding environments through continuous effluent and intake monitoring.

Effluent monitoringProcess waterCompliance reporting

Ports and coastal monitoring

Provide port authorities and coastal managers with the tools to monitor water quality, detect contamination events, and protect marine environments.

Oil spill detectionBallast waterMarine protection
Case Studies

Proven results in the field

See how organizations are using Aquality to transform their water quality monitoring.

Oslo, Norway

Urban Lake Restoration Project

Objective: Track water quality improvements during urban lake restoration

Outcome: Continuous monitoring revealed seasonal patterns and enabled adaptive management, reducing algae blooms by 40%.

Bergen Region, Norway

Salmon River Ecosystem Study

Objective: Monitor dissolved oxygen and temperature for salmon habitat assessment

Outcome: High-resolution data identified critical habitat zones and informed conservation strategies for wild salmon populations.

Stavanger, Norway

Port Environmental Compliance

Objective: Real-time PAH monitoring for oil terminal operations

Outcome: Early detection system reduced response time to contamination events from days to minutes, ensuring regulatory compliance.

Start monitoring water in real time

Contact us to discuss your monitoring needs, request a pilot deployment, or schedule a demonstration of the Aquality platform.