We have a significant lack of environmental river data because most water quality sensors are too expensive. One of the most expensive water quality parameters to monitor is turbidity, which is how cloudy water is – originating from the amount of sediment in the water. Monitoring this sediment, with turbidity sensors, is extremely important. With too much sediment 1) rivers fill and flood, 2) drinking water quality decreases. With too little sediment 1) beaches and riverbanks erode, 2) wetlands are lost. Sediment is also a resource 1) construction material, 2) sand for beaches, 3) wetland nourishment, 4) agricultural soil enrichment. The turbidity sensors normally used in this type of monitoring cost upwards of 10,000 EUR which is a huge issue because it leads to a lack of data and understanding. We have built a turbidity sensor for 50EUR. It is "the most reliable and open-for-everyone water sensor out there." An open-source, affordable, reliable, and accurate turbidity sensor. With remote data transfer, currently not offered by any other turbidity sensor company, and an integrated platform to retrieve and view data.
Taxonomy
- Sensor Systems
- Water Quality Monitoring Sensor