an ambient installation visualizing the actual water pollution by a colorful LED light system floating in a river. the light system measures the water quality using a network of re-wired pH sensors connected to light-emitting, thin film photovoltaics strips that glow red when the water quality is poor & green with the water quality is good, all powered by a single rechargable AA battery.

[link: thelivingnewyork.com & cityofsound.com|via inhabitat.com]

see also public air quality monitor & pollution colored smoke.

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