Blue Sources
Blue Sources specializes in monitoring water quality for chemical contamination using innovative bio-monitoring technology. Their mission is to provide safe water solutions through advanced, reliable, and environmentally friendly systems, including their patented Bluegill-based biomonitoring and Monitoring-as-a-Service (MaaS) offerings. With a strong connection to military and public water utilities, they focus on early detection of toxic chemicals to protect water supplies and public health.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Blue Sources
321 Ballenger Center Dr, Suite #125, Frederick, MD 21703
Products
Second-generation aquatic biomonitor device
An online biomonitor device that circulates site water through multiple discrete chambers each housing a live fish; sensors capture respiratory bioelectric signals which are processed and analyzed to detect acutely toxic chemicals in real time.
Second-generation aquatic biomonitor device
An online biomonitor device that circulates site water through multiple discrete chambers each housing a live fish; sensors capture respiratory bioelectric signals which are processed and analyzed to detect acutely toxic chemicals in real time.
Services
Subscription service that provides continuous aquatic biomonitoring through installed devices, local software monitoring, alerting, routine maintenance, and replacement of live organisms.
Subscription service that provides continuous aquatic biomonitoring through installed devices, local software monitoring, alerting, routine maintenance, and replacement of live organisms.
Expertise Areas
- Environmental biomonitoring
- Water quality monitoring
- Field deployment and operational monitoring
- Device design and modular engineering
Key Technologies
- Electric-field bioelectric sensing
- Real-time biosurveillance
- Neural networks / AI for time-series pattern recognition
- Data fusion with water quality sondes
News & Updates
In 2019, Blue Sources received the inaugural Innovator of the Year award from Fort Detrick Alliance for their innovative water monitoring technology.
In August 2019, the Federal Lab Consortium recognized Blue Sources and the US Army for successful technology transfer of aquatic biomonitoring technology.
In August 2019, Blue Sources announced the launch of their Monitoring-as-a-Service (MaaS) offering, transforming their water quality monitoring technology into a service-based model.
In 2019, Blue Sources received the inaugural Innovator of the Year award from Fort Detrick Alliance for their innovative water monitoring technology.
In August 2019, the Federal Lab Consortium recognized Blue Sources and the US Army for successful technology transfer of aquatic biomonitoring technology.
In August 2019, Blue Sources announced the launch of their Monitoring-as-a-Service (MaaS) offering, transforming their water quality monitoring technology into a service-based model.