This startup offers a cloud-connected, smartphone-enabled detector and low-cost test strips for precise measurement and mapping of water contaminants. Their proprietary software visualizes contaminant data, enabling users to identify and track pollution sources efficiently.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Current methods for detecting water contaminants like arsenic, antibiotics, and PFAS often require expensive laboratory equipment and complex procedures, leading to delays in obtaining results and difficulty in monitoring water quality in real-time, especially in resource-limited settings. The lack of rapid, on-site testing hinders effective management and mitigation of water contamination, impacting public health and environmental sustainability.
Solution
AquAffirm is developing low-cost, smartphone-enabled digital sensors and test strips for the rapid, on-site measurement and mapping of water contaminants. These sensors provide digital readouts and cloud connectivity, enabling real-time data collection and visualization of contaminant levels. The AquaFORM™ platform, a GIS-enabled SaaS solution, supports the planning, mapping, design, and optimization of water infrastructure assets. This integrated system allows for efficient identification, tracking, and management of contaminants such as arsenic, antibiotics, PFAS, and fluoride, facilitating timely interventions and improved water quality monitoring.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes clients in the industrial and water sectors, as well as individuals and organizations focused on reducing environmental impact and enhancing sustainability through effective water quality monitoring.
Features
- Digital sensors for detecting arsenic, antibiotics, PFAS/"Forever Chemicals", and fluoride in water
- Smartphone-enabled system with digital readout and cloud connectivity for real-time data transmission
- AquaFORM™ platform: a GIS-enabled SaaS solution for water infrastructure planning, mapping, and design
- Thin-film planar gold electrodes fabricated using sputtered gold on a PET substrate
- Capability for real-time measurement and mapping of contaminant levels in drinking water