aquaBio, Microbiological Measuring Device

aquaBio minimizes the risk of contamination to human health and guarantees that the water quality is suitable for the intended uses and consumption.

aquaBio is the system developed by Adasa for the continuous monitoring of water microbiological quality, which provides automatic, autonomous, and continuous information on the concentration of Escherichia coli (E. coli), total coliforms, and enterococci in water in multiple applications: from environmental and health control on beaches, bathing areas, and fishing areas, to industrial and agricultural use, and in ensuring the effectiveness of purification processes and improving their efficiency.

1. Indoor and coastal bathing areas

In the tourism sector, aquaBio goes beyond technology: it becomes a symbol of trust and sustainability.

Its installation in a visible and sustainable module —powered by solar energy and designed with eco-friendly materials— turns the mandatory water quality control into an opportunity for communication and adds value to tourism.

The system includes information screens that allow citizens and visitors to check water quality data, temperature and even environmental alerts in real time, thus reinforcing transparency and commitment to the environment.

“Our added value is not only technology, but also trust, security
and a visible experience of sustainability.”

2. Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs)

At treatment and reuse plants, aquaBio offers real-time monitoring of disinfection effectiveness.
It allows anomalies to be detected, processes to be adjusted and regulatory compliance to be automatically verified.

3. Agriculture

aquaBio allows continuous monitoring of the microbiological quality of irrigation water, preventing the use of contaminated water on crops intended for human consumption.

4. Industrial applications

For companies with high water consumption, aquaBio ensures that process or recycled water complies with hygiene standards.
Real-time monitoring allows treatment systems to be adjusted, contamination to be prevented and disinfection or analysis costs to be reduced.

5. Environmental control

For environmental authorities and agencies, aquaBio is a key tool for monitoring the quality of natural waters (rivers, reservoirs, lakes, or coastal areas).
It quickly detects episodes of faecal contamination and helps identify their source, enabling an immediate response.

6. Drinking water (sources and treated water)

aquaBio guarantees microbiological safety from source to distribution network.
In drinking water sources, it detects faecal contamination at an early stage; and in treated water, it verifies that the water treatment and disinfection system is working correctly.

ETV (Environmental Technology Verification - ISO 14034) verification, granted by the European Commission, provides objective and market-relevant evidence to communicate technical and functional performance and resulting environmental benefits to purchasers, investors and other stakeholders.

The aquaBio continuous water meter, unlike other devices, works like this:

1. It does not require adaptation of results and provides results comparable to laboratory standards.
2. It quantifies results in MPN/100ml based on ISO 9308-2.
3. Handles a sample volume of 100 ml as specified by the standard.
4. No dilution required except with seawater, which is handled automatically.
5. With accurate dosing facilitated by a CCD camera and ETV ISO 14034 verification, aquaBio ensures reliable and accurate results for informed decision making.
6. It provides results so that you can have continuous information on microbiological water quality by detecting the end of a contamination episode much earlier than the laboratory.
7. It has different and flexible sampling options, including episodic sampling that tracks the recovery of the contamination alert as soon as adequate quality is restored.