Water
Managing water from space is a smarter approach.
By leveraging satellite technology for water quality monitoring, organisations can more effectively oversee and manage critical water resources. This advanced approach supports
- Risk management and mitigation: Proactively address potential hazards and reduce threats to assets and people.
- Ecosystem assessment: Monitor and protect aquatic ecosystems with precision.
- Compliance with environmental regulations: Meet legal requirements with reliable, data-driven evidence.
- Safeguarding public health: Ensure safe drinking water and recreational waters for communities.
- Evaluation of management interventions: Track the impact of restoration or improvement initiatives.
- Emergency planning: Quickly identify and respond to urgent water-related issues.
- Resource management: Optimise water use while protecting ecosystems.
- Infrastructure protection: Safeguard critical assets like reservoirs and dams.
Key benefits of satellite-driven water quality monitoring
- Instant, accessible data: Real-time insights available directly from your desktop, saving time and effort.
- Timely alerts: Early warnings allow for rapid action and seamless communication with support teams.
- Efficient resource management: Remote observation reduces the need for on-site staff, enhancing safety, cutting costs, and minimising risks to personnel.
- Improved safety: Ensure reservoirs and water supplies meet safety standards, protecting public health.
- Public confidence: Demonstrate that bathing waters are safe, fostering trust and reassurance within communities.
Sector benefits of water monitoring
- Water utilities. Ensure safe drinking water, plan water storage and distribution. Comply with regulatory standards.
- Environmental agencies. Monitor environment for pollution incidents.
- Agriculture. Monitor environment to manage crop production and irrigation and livestock welfare.
- Manufacturing. Manage water discharge, reduce pollution and avoid penalties.
- Mining. Monitor water quality and levels to mitigate environmental impact.
- Aquaculture. Protect fish health by monitoring water quality and sustainable aquatic environments.
- Insurance. Assess risk based on historic geographic data.
- Tourism. Near real-time water quality to ensure public bathing safety.
- Shipping. Monitor and reduce pollution from vessels to comply with environmental standards.