b'Clear Lake, California Xylem WatermarkInnovative UnderwaterMercy Corps and XylemVehicle Gives New InsightsPartnering to Aid into Harmful Algal Blooms Affected Communities Around the WorldA highly specialized vehicle provided researchers at Clear Lake, California, with unsurpassed, never-before-possible sensedI have experienced how it felt when we lost data of the entire lake. almost everythingso I know how difficult it is for the communities to keep surviving Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are so prevalentduring this difficult year.in Clear Lake that it is one of the most heavily monitored lakes in North America. To betterThose are the words of Nurdianto, a Mercy understand what causes algal blooms atCorps team member from Indonesia. the lake, researchers from the University ofNurdianto knows what its like to lose Southern California in Los Angeles (USC) andalmost everything.the Southern California Coastal Water Research Project (SCCWRP) deployed the i3XOA survivor of the Indian Ocean tsunami EcoMapper from YSI, a Xylem brand.in 2004, he has dedicated his life to partnering with disaster-struck communities This autonomous vehicle traveled underwaterto support them in rebuilding their lives.to all parts of the lake, capturing data about depth, water quality and temperature, givingEvery year, millions of people are displaced researchers unprecedented, high-resolutionas a result of their exposure to disasters, data about the blooms. including violent conflict, political upheaval and extreme weather patterns. Amid these Clear Lake is the largest freshwater lakechallenging circumstances, our Xylem wholly within California. At around 2.5 millionWatermark partner Mercy Corps brings years old, it is also the oldest lake in Northemergency, life-changing relief to those America. HABs are of particular concern for thewho need it most in more than 40 community, since 18 drinking water utilities usecountries around the world. the lake to serve more than 40,000 residents.Read more about this Read more about thisproject on Xylem.com project on Xylem.comWhos Minding the Planet? 7'