PathoWatch Remote Achieves 90% Accuracy in Detecting Bacterial Contamination from Space

We’re proud to announce a major breakthrough: DataPond’s PathoWatch Remote has achieved 90% accuracy in detecting bacterial contamination in open water — using satellite imagery combined with our proprietary AI models.

This represents a global first in scalable, satellite-based microbial monitoring. Unlike traditional methods that rely on costly sampling and lab testing, PathoWatch Remote provides real-time bacterial contamination insights across rivers, lakes, and beaches, with no need for on-site infrastructure.

By analyzing multispectral and environmental satellite data, PathoWatch Remote identifies contamination risks, tracks their spread, and issues early alerts — allowing utilities, regulators, and environmental organizations to take action before public health or ecological damage occurs.

This breakthrough enables a proactive approach to recreational water safety and environmental protection, transforming how we monitor open waters at scale.

With this milestone, DataPond continues to advance its mission to make AI-driven, affordable, and scalable water intelligence accessible globally — helping keep our rivers, lakes, and beaches safe in real time, from space.