AQUAMON introduces a new generation of smart sensors designed to measure the full spectrum of pollutants across the urban water cycle. These technologies deliver real-time, high-frequency data directly from the field, allowing rapid detection of contamination before it spreads. The system includes miniaturised lab-on-chip devices that analyse nutrients, metals, emerging contaminants such as PFAS, pharmaceuticals, and key indicators like chlorine and dissolved organic carbon.

For microbiological safety, AQUAMON deploys IoT-enabled analysers capable of quantifying E. coli, Enterococci and other microorganisms within minutes—far faster and more accurately than traditional lab-based methods. Additional innovations include microplastic detection through impedance analysis, machine-learning-enhanced UV spectroscopy for complex pollution events such as stormwater overflows, and fibre-optic temperature sensing to identify hidden sewer connections or leakages.

Together, these sensing solutions form a dense monitoring network that captures chemical, biological and physical data at unprecedented resolution. This continuous data stream forms the foundation for all predictive analytics and decision-making across the project.