City Deploys Water Quality-Sensing Buoys In Newport Harbor

NEWPORT BEACH, CA — The City of Newport Beach just deployed a means of keeping the water at Newport Harbor at its best quality, City Manager Grace Leung said in a statement.

The city recently deployed two state-of-the-art water quality sensing buoys, which are equipped with technology that allows for real-time monitoring of water quality data needed for maintaining a healthy ocean ecosystem, the city said.

The mechanisms — known as DataPods — were released in the Newport Harbor earlier this month.

"Water quality in Newport Harbor is of paramount importance, both for recreation and the health of marine life," Leung said. "This data-driven approach will significantly enhance the city's ability to maintain and improve Newport Harbor's water quality."

For more information on DataPods, visit the city's website.