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- H23S-1490: Smart diagnostics for sustainable water management: perspectives from the Birmingham Urban River Observatory
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Board 1490‚ Hall EFG (Poster Hall)NOLA CC
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David Hannah, University of Birmingham (First Author, Presenting Author)
Liam Kelleher, University of Birmingham
Kieran Khamis, University of Birmingham
Iseult Lynch, University of Birmingham
James White, University of Birmingham
Wouter Buytaert, Imperial College London
Tahmina Yasmin, University of Birmingham
Ben Howard, Imperial College London
Stefan Krause, University of Birmingham
Cities are facing growing problems with water—like shortages, flooding, pollution, and unhealthy rivers—due to urban growth and extreme weather. Managing stormwater and using green spaces can help, but we need better ways to understand and respond to these changes.We are tackling these issues by finding and managing pollution “hotspots” (places) and “hot moments” (times) in river systems – bringing together experts in sensing technology, data science, and environmental modelling.
A key part of the project is the Birmingham Urban River Observatory, located in the River Tame watershed. This site uses advanced tools like low-cost sensors and smart water sampling to monitor water quality in real time—from city streams to more natural areas. It also involves local citizens in monitoring efforts.
Our goals are to: (1) detect pollution patterns using scalable tools, (2) build smart monitoring networks, (3) use AI and data science to track pollution, (4) improve pollution models using data from sensors, satellites, and community observations, and (5) work with local groups (like Birmingham River Champions) towards practical solutions.
By sharing what we learn, we aspire to make urban environments more resilient to change for both people and nature.
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