From Guesswork To Precision: How Real-Time Data Improved Water Quality Management for Nano Infusion Technologies

Water quality management solutions are only as effective as the data that guides them. For Nano Infusion Technologies (NIT), a company specializing in nano-scale gas infusion systems, real-time environmental data is essential. NIT develops systems that infuse water with oxygen and ozone nanobubbles to improve water quality, disinfection, and environmental remediation, enhancing gas solubility and stability for more effective, chemical-free treatment.

The company’s success in wastewater, surface water, and pond treatment depends on understanding both the problems they’re solving and the efficacy of the interventions they implement. When traditional sampling and delayed lab results proved too slow to keep up with evolving water chemistry, the team needed a smarter, faster monitoring strategy. That’s where AquaRealTime came in.

The challenge

Before integrating AquaRealTime into its workflow, Nano Infusion Technologies relied on in-house meters and field sampling to monitor water bodies. This meant technicians traveled to sites, manually collected samples, and either tested them on-site or sent them to labs. While standard in the industry, the approach had a fundamental flaw: The time lag between sample collection and data analysis often rendered the results outdated.

“When you’re doing water sampling and have to send someone out to take the sample and then send that sample to the lab, it takes some time,” explained Tony Guida, lead project manager at Nano Infusion Technologies. “By the time you get the result, the water chemistry has changed, and so the problem that you’re solving has changed.”

This gap in timely insight became a growing concern as the company expanded its footprint. Nano Infusion Technologies supports a wide range of stakeholders, from municipalities and golf courses to private pond owners. Each site presented unique conditions, timelines, and expectations. A scalable and universally accessible monitoring solution was no longer optional.

  Engagement

Nano Infusion Technologies first connected with AquaRealTime in 2023. The relationship began organically. Both companies are based in Colorado, and their work increasingly intersected on local projects. What started as a regional collaboration quickly evolved into a strategic partnership.

From the first deployment, the value was clear. AquaRealTime’s AlgaeTracker system offered a fully integrated, cloud-connected platform that recorded phycocyanin, chlorophyll-A, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, temperature, weather metrics, and GPS location at 30-minute intervals and automatically uploaded the data to an intuitive dashboard.

“It’s plug and play,” Guida said. “It deploys in minutes by anybody. Then within minutes of deployment, you’re getting the first reading.”

The out-of-the-box simplicity solved several pain points at once. Nano Infusion Technologies no longer needs to dedicate staff to routine sampling or install multiple pieces of hardware to measure discrete parameters. Each AlgaeTracker came self-contained, easily deployed by one person, and backed by robust customer support. The instructional interface, paired with video walkthroughs and real-time dashboard access, minimized onboarding and accelerated time to value.

Implementation also involved customizing the solution to fit Nano Infusion Technologies’ specific needs. AquaRealTime worked directly with the team to integrate oxygen data into the platform — a critical metric for gauging the effectiveness of Nano Infusion Technologies’ gas infusion treatments. This level of collaboration transformed a monitoring tool into a performance evaluation system.

Results

The impact of AquaRealTime’s platform was immediate and multifaceted:

• Real-time visibility: Technicians and project managers gained live access to real-time data from remote sites, removing the need for travel and manual sample collection. This reduced operational overhead while increasing data reliability.

• Precision in application: By tracking phycocyanin and chlorophyll-A levels over time, Nano Infusion Technologies could correlate treatment interventions directly to changes in bloom dynamics. This enabled more targeted dosing of oxygen and other additives, reducing both material usage and treatment time.

• Customer confidence: AquaRealTime’s accessible dashboard became a shared resource on projects. Stakeholders who lacked technical backgrounds could still log in, visualize bloom conditions, and track treatment progress in real time, improving transparency and strengthening partnerships.

• Support for R&D: The ability to monitor multiple metrics continuously helped Nano Infusion Technologies refine its product designs and treatment protocols. Real-world data informed ongoing innovation.

The AlgaeTracker’s reliability also stood out. The platform remained operational in tough field conditions, with consistent data uploads and minimal maintenance requirements.

“It’s a rugged and durable platform,” Guida noted. “It’s just out there doing the work, day in and day out.”

Insights

The true value of the AlgaeTrackers for Nano Infusion Technologies wasn’t just in the sensor technology or even the software interface but in the integration of monitoring with operational outcomes.

“What I like most about working with AquaRealTime is the time it saves me in the field,” Guida added. “Having access to real-time lab-quality data at my fingertips on my phone or my computer is something that I really can’t live without.”

This access to reliable, continuous data fundamentally changed how the company plans, executes, and evaluates water treatment interventions. It gave them a tool to move beyond reactive treatment and toward continuous optimization.

AquaRealTime also didn’t stop at the initial deployment. The platform has continued to evolve with regular upgrades. Existing users automatically benefit from new features, like expanded oxygen monitoring and customizable data views, ensuring the system remains aligned with current needs and emerging requirements.

This responsiveness, paired with accessible pricing and excellent technical support, led Nano Infusion Technologies to deepen the relationship. Today, the company is a reseller of AquaRealTime systems and integrates them into nearly every new project.

“Our partnership with AquaRealTime has been a pleasure, and Nano Infusion Technologies will be taking AquaRealTime everywhere we go in the future,” Guida stated.

To learn more about AquaRealTime’s AlgaeTracker and how its real-time data supports better water quality management, visit AquaRealTime.com.