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

biotechnology
water
water-purification

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.


Services

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
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Key Technologies

  • Electric-field bioelectric sensing
  • Real-time biosurveillance
  • Neural networks / AI for time-series pattern recognition
  • Data fusion with water quality sondes
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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.


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