Water 4.0
The sustainable management of aquatic ecosystems, including surface, ground, and coastal waters is one of the cornerstones of environmental protection and circular economy in the 21 st century. The global challenges that the water sector is currently facing are demanding innovative and transformative ideas side by side with a “beyond business as usual” approach.
Monitoring, diagnosis, modeling, and prediction of water quality are crucial requirements for the sustainable management of aquatic ecosystems and to mitigate negative impacts on them. To address these challenges, many players are aiming toward water digitalization and integrated water management systems, driving the Water 4.0 revolution. By harnessing the principles of visualization and decentralization of water management, Water 4.0 is shaping the future of the water industry. Advances in digital technology and connectivity are providing a foundation for a new generation of autonomous systems that can be deployed at the point of need and monitor water quality in real-time. This is the case with our premium product, the NOxAquaPlus, a remote automated system for the on-site analysis of N-based nutrients in water bodies that integrates multiple sensors, modules to transmit, compile, and analyze data, links for communication and notification, and protocols for decision-making and emergency response.
Aquaculture 4.0
The growth of the world population, the extensive exploitation of fish resources and the pollution of aquatic systems have contributed to the rapid growth of aquaculture.
Aquaculture is the world’s fastest growing agriculture sector. To support that growth the industry needs to find innovative solutions to challenges, such as sustainability, disease, lack of space for expansion, and limited freshwater availability.
Water quality is the major concern within the culture system.
Even the most modern fish farming facilities are deficient in sensors for tracking nitrogen compounds that are quick and efficient and simple to use.
The major problem with fish waste is the release of ammonia, which is harmful to fish. To keep water clean, fish farmers use a biological filter that breaks down ammonia into nitrite, and the less toxic, nitrate.
