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Aquatic Informatics™ provides software solutions that address critical water data management and analysis challenges for the rapidly growing environmental monitoring industry. Aquatic Informatics is the trusted provider of hydrologic management solutions to hundreds of federal, state/provincial and local government departments, hydropower operators, mining companies, academic groups, and consulting organizations around the world, who collect, manage, and process large volumes of water quality or quantity data. Aquatic Informatics has earned a global reputation for innovation in environmental data management. At home, Aquatic Informatics has forged strong relationships with a diverse range of organizations including Environment Canada – Water Survey Canada, Manitoba Water Stewardship, Saskatchewan Watershed Authority, B.C. Environment, the University of British Columbia, and the Canadian National Research Council. In the United States, we have provided water data management solutions to organizations that include the US Geological Survey, the US Army Corps of Engineers, and the US National Parks Service as well as over a dozen large state agencies and many regional and local organizations. Overseas, we have worked with Southern Water of Australia, Tasmania Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment, Alcoa of Australia, the Principality of Monaco, the National Water Authority of Romania, the National Research Institute of Norway and many others.

VodaSafe Inc. is a Canadian company based in Kelowna that specializes in developing innovative water search and rescue technologies. Its primary product, AquaEye, is a handheld waterproof device designed for rescuers, utilizing sonar and artificial intelligence to detect submerged individuals in bodies of water. AquaEye not only locates people but also records essential rescue data and connects via Bluetooth to various devices. VodaSafe aims to enhance lifeguard, emergency responder, and recreational user capabilities in lifesaving and victim recovery efforts through advanced ultrasonic scanning methodologies.

Alert Labs Inc., founded in 2015 and headquartered in Kitchener, Canada, specializes in manufacturing water and flood monitoring sensors. As a subsidiary of Watsco, Inc., the company provides cellular-connected home protection technology that allows homeowners to monitor their properties effectively. The sensors are designed to detect water leaks, floods, and power issues, offering real-time data analysis through user-friendly hardware and software. These technologies do not depend on WiFi, enabling seamless connectivity with smartphones for instant alerts and insights. By employing this innovative solution, Alert Labs aims to help customers avoid property damage and reduce costs associated with home maintenance.

Axine Water Technologies Inc. is a Vancouver-based company specializing in innovative wastewater treatment solutions. Established in 2010, it focuses on developing chemical-free systems that effectively treat high concentrations of complex, toxic organics and ammonia found in industrial wastewater. Utilizing a proprietary electrolytic oxidation technology, Axine's systems can address a broad range of pollutants, including phenols, pharmaceuticals, dioxins, and various organic compounds, without generating sludge or requiring chemical additives. The company aims to provide cost-effective and energy-efficient alternatives to traditional wastewater treatment methods, catering to industries such as oil and gas, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and waste management. Its solutions enable both industrial and municipal clients to enhance the performance and reduce the costs of their wastewater treatment processes.

Hortau Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in wireless and web-based irrigation management systems, founded in 2002 by experts in agronomy and soil physics. The company designs and manufactures advanced irrigation solutions, including the WEB-TX4 Field Monitoring Stations, which collect vital soil and weather data, and the 1k Extended Range Sensor, a tensiometer that aids growers in managing irrigation in arid conditions. Hortau also offers Field Control Units for remote operation of irrigation valves and engines, alongside Irrolis, a cloud-based software that provides real-time data analysis for agricultural operations. Additionally, the company produces various sensors for soil tension and environmental conditions, as well as comprehensive Weather Stations to monitor climatic factors affecting crop health. With operations in the United States and a focus on enhancing crop production while reducing water and energy use, Hortau aims to support farmers in optimizing yield and productivity.

Hortau Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in wireless and web-based irrigation management systems, founded in 2002 by experts in agronomy and soil physics. The company designs and manufactures advanced irrigation solutions, including the WEB-TX4 Field Monitoring Stations, which collect vital soil and weather data, and the 1k Extended Range Sensor, a tensiometer that aids growers in managing irrigation in arid conditions. Hortau also offers Field Control Units for remote operation of irrigation valves and engines, alongside Irrolis, a cloud-based software that provides real-time data analysis for agricultural operations. Additionally, the company produces various sensors for soil tension and environmental conditions, as well as comprehensive Weather Stations to monitor climatic factors affecting crop health. With operations in the United States and a focus on enhancing crop production while reducing water and energy use, Hortau aims to support farmers in optimizing yield and productivity.

Axine Water Technologies Inc. is a Vancouver-based company specializing in innovative wastewater treatment solutions. Established in 2010, it focuses on developing chemical-free systems that effectively treat high concentrations of complex, toxic organics and ammonia found in industrial wastewater. Utilizing a proprietary electrolytic oxidation technology, Axine's systems can address a broad range of pollutants, including phenols, pharmaceuticals, dioxins, and various organic compounds, without generating sludge or requiring chemical additives. The company aims to provide cost-effective and energy-efficient alternatives to traditional wastewater treatment methods, catering to industries such as oil and gas, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and waste management. Its solutions enable both industrial and municipal clients to enhance the performance and reduce the costs of their wastewater treatment processes.

Axine Water Technologies Inc. is a Vancouver-based company specializing in innovative wastewater treatment solutions. Established in 2010, it focuses on developing chemical-free systems that effectively treat high concentrations of complex, toxic organics and ammonia found in industrial wastewater. Utilizing a proprietary electrolytic oxidation technology, Axine's systems can address a broad range of pollutants, including phenols, pharmaceuticals, dioxins, and various organic compounds, without generating sludge or requiring chemical additives. The company aims to provide cost-effective and energy-efficient alternatives to traditional wastewater treatment methods, catering to industries such as oil and gas, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and waste management. Its solutions enable both industrial and municipal clients to enhance the performance and reduce the costs of their wastewater treatment processes.

Nephros PDS unit provides on-site or laboratory solutions for the identification and quantification of waterborne and infectious disease pathogens.