Laser water detection, treatment and notification systems and methods
First Claim
1. A water-borne hazard detection and water treatment system, comprising:
- detectors deployed at nodes along a water distribution system for detection biological microorganims or chemicals;
communications deployed with said detectors at the nodes for reporting detection of the biological microorganisms or the chemical to remote monitoring systems and for receiving treatment commands from said remote monitoring systems; and
treatment areas deployed at said nodes for providing ultraviolet light into water containing said biological microorganisms.
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Abstract
A water-borne hazard detection and water treatment system can include sensors (e.g., flow rate, microorganism detectors, and chemical detectors) and can be microprocessor controlled. Treatment systems can include means to detect microorganisms and/or chemicals within a water distribution system. Treatment areas can be deployed at various stages along a water distribution system, allowing for protection redundancy. During treatment, water enters into and/or passes through a “treatment area” wherein the water is subjected to light emanating from a laser at wavelengths within the ultraviolet range. Microorganisms contained within water are reactive to laser light as they pass through treatment areas and are rendered ineffective. Treated water can then be provided to its intended point of use after treatment. Filtration can also be deployed around input and/or output locations of a system. The treatment systems, including detection means, can be networked to remote monitoring agencies (e.g., command and control units) through known wired and/or wireless network communication means and devices. Networked monitoring and assessment can enable rapid deployment of counter measures within affected water distribution systems and populated communities. Treatment can include emergency shut-off of part of a water distribution network based on input from distributed sensors. Treatment systems can be staged, providing for a system comprising more than one treatment area and associated laser light sources that are coupled, one after the other. Such staging can provide for concentrated redundancy prior to delivery of water to its point of use.
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25 Claims
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1. A water-borne hazard detection and water treatment system, comprising:
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detectors deployed at nodes along a water distribution system for detection biological microorganims or chemicals;
communications deployed with said detectors at the nodes for reporting detection of the biological microorganisms or the chemical to remote monitoring systems and for receiving treatment commands from said remote monitoring systems; and
treatment areas deployed at said nodes for providing ultraviolet light into water containing said biological microorganisms. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 17)
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13. A water-borne hazard detection and water treatment system for deployment at nodes along a water distribution system, comprising:
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at least one detector, said detector for detecting the presence of biological microorganisms or chemicals in water;
a communication system, said communication system for reporting detection of the biological microorganisms or the chemical by said at least one detector to at least one remote monitoring system and for receiving treatment commands from said at least one remote monitoring system; and
a treatment area comprising a housing having an entry point for receiving water into said treatment area and an exit point for to allow treated water to continue moving towards its point of use and at least one ultraviolet laser light source coupled to the housing, said treatment area for providing ultraviolet light into water containing biological microorganisms. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16)
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18. A water-borne hazard detection and water treatment system, comprising:
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at least one detector, said detector for detecting the presence of biological microorganisms or chemicals in water; and
a communication system, said communication system for reporting detection of the biological microorganisms or the chemical by said at least one detector to at least one remote monitoring system. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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