Artificial Intelligence and Water Quality

How can Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolutionize the way we monitor, protect, and manage freshwater ecosystems? As climate change, pollution, and growing demand place unprecedented stress on global water resources, new technologies are urgently needed to monitor water quality in real time, predict risks, and guide smarter decisions. Artificial Intelligence and Water Quality is the essential guide for understanding how AI can be applied-ethically, effectively, and at scale-to safeguard freshwater systems. Written for professionals in water management, sustainability, environmental science, and policy, this book explores how AI tools such as machine learning, remote sensing, and edge computing are transforming data collection, analysis, and decision-making across rivers, lakes, and watersheds.

You will learn how AI is used to:

Monitor water quality using smart sensors and IoT networks Detect pollution events and support real-time early warning systems Process satellite and drone imagery for basin-wide assessments Integrate with decision-support systems to optimize interventions Democratize water monitoring through citizen science and mobile apps Ensure transparency, accountability, and equity in AI deployment

From building trustworthy models to scaling basin-wide solutions, this book connects technical innovation with governance, ethics, and sustainability. Whether you are a policymaker, environmental consultant, researcher, or technology innovator, this book offers actionable insights and future-focused strategies for using AI in service of clean water and resilient freshwater ecosystems.