Problem Statement & Motivation - Only 25% of the world's water is directly usable, highlighting the scarcity of fresh water resources [1] - 60% of freshwater bodies are currently polluted, leading to thousands of deaths annually from diseases like typhoid, cholera, and hepatitis [3] - Current water testing processes are slow, expensive, and centralized, hindering timely intervention [3] Solution & Technology - Hydro is a smart device that automates the entire water testing process, enabling real-time monitoring of contamination levels, pH imbalance, and oxygen levels via a smartphone [3] - The device achieves 9536% accuracy in water quality testing [3] - The device can perform tests four times a day, a significant improvement over the traditional method of four times a year [3] Impact & Vision - Smart water technologies can potentially save 15 million lives and \$260 billion globally each year [5] - In India, using such technologies could save \$600 million annually [5] - The company aims to support the government and public health sector in providing clean water to every citizen by 2030 [5] Challenges & Overcoming Obstacles - Initial resistance from authorities was overcome by demonstrating the device's impact [5] - The inventor faced skepticism about entering the water sector with a mechanical engineering background [2] - A real-world example demonstrated how the device detected a leak in a water tank, preventing contamination and saving the lives of 700 people [5]

- So, we're here in the heart of Paris where I'm about to do something I never thought I would. Swim in the Seine River. Swimming has been banned for a hundred years because of boat pollution and sewage.And for the first time this summer, swimming is actually allowed. - I thought I was gonna cry. I might cry right now.Yeah. 'Cause it's just so beautiful from this angle. And it also feels like it could be any time in the world and history. It could be any time when you're just in the water and looking at the ...

The toxic water that gushes out of oil wells in the Permian Basin of Texas and New Mexico has spurred environmental concerns and even earthquakes. Now it’s turning producers against one another. https://t.co/Ogo9rEbHGl ...