Monitoring the health of aquatic ecosystems
14.5.2
SDG14
NCKU monitoring the health of aquatic ecosystems
Associate Professor Ye Xin-Fu from the Department of Resources Engineering led NCKU’s "Taiwan-UK Collaborative Research Project" team to visit the British Geological Survey (BGS) for bilateral exchanges. This project, focused on groundwater resources and climate change assessments, is expected to contribute to water resource management and foster long-term Taiwan-UK collaboration in hydrological research.
The Hydraulic Laboratory, accredited by the Environmental Protection Administration (EPA), conducts soil and water quality testing, including groundwater and seawater. The team has developed an automatic real-time water quality monitoring system to reduce manual sampling efforts and provide early warnings. The lab also performs hydrological and groundwater surveys, aiming to detect contamination early and prevent its spread.
- NCKU's 'Soil and Water Remediation and Resource Recycling International Workshop' and 'International Conference on Sustainable Water Environment' will be held on the 28th, aiming to lead the Asia-Pacific region in the sustainable utilization of soil and water resources.
NCKU has long focused on the sustainable use of soil and water resources and actively promotes interdisciplinary exchange and collaboration at the international level. At the 'International Workshop on Soil and Water Remediation and Resource Recycling' and the 'International Conference on Sustainable Water Environment,' NCKU brings together experts and scholars from the Asia-Pacific region to discuss the latest research and practical experiences in water resource management, pollution prevention, and resource recycling. Through these professional exchange platforms, NCKU not only demonstrates its leadership in environmental governance and sustainable water utilization but also further promotes knowledge sharing and international collaboration. By leveraging monitoring and data analysis, the university aims to minimize impacts on aquatic ecosystems and ensure efficiency and sustainability throughout the environmental restoration process.- NCKU has introduced a “Smart Water Quality Monitoring and Treatment Vessel” to Cheng-Kung Lake, aiming to restore its clear and pristine appearance.
To further improve the water quality of Cheng-Kung Lake, NCKU introduced a “Smart Water Quality Monitoring and Treatment Vessel,” an unmanned boat integrating artificial intelligence with water treatment capabilities. Developed collaboratively by the Department of Environmental Engineering, the Department of Systems Engineering, and the Department of Naval Architecture, the vessel underwent two years of research and development and has been successfully tested in multiple reservoirs. It can monitor water quality in real time and perform surface cleaning operations, effectively removing algae, reducing nutrient concentrations, and improving overall water quality.- Soil and groundwater quality sampling and testing.
The Hydraulic Laboratory, accredited by the Environmental Protection Administration (EPA), conducts soil and water quality testing, including groundwater and seawater. - Marine water quality investigation and analysis.
The Hydraulics Laboratory of National Cheng Kung University has been dedicated to long-term monitoring of river and coastal water quality in Taiwan. Given the island’s abundant rainfall and industrial impacts, the team established automatic monitoring stations to record water depth, salinity, pH, and conductivity. Following EPA standards, they conduct systematic sampling in rivers and marine areas, compiling and analyzing historical data. Using the Changhua Coastal Industrial Park as a case study, the project evaluates river, drainage, and marine water quality variations. The results serve as crucial references for governmental environmental policies and provide early warning functions, supporting sustainable management of Taiwan’s marine ecosystems.-
Hydrogeological investigation and groundwater hydrological survey.
The team has developed an automatic real-time water quality monitoring system to reduce manual sampling efforts and provide early warnings. The lab also performs hydrological and groundwater surveys, aiming to detect contamination early and prevent its spread.