EGATNews · 2026-03-24 00:00

EGAT won a first-place innovation award for its automated water sampling boat, enhancing environmental monitoring efficiency.

EGAT's Medical and Health Department received a top innovation award from the Department of Health for its sterile automated water sampling boat. This innovation was recognized at the 18th National Academic Conference on Health Promotion and Environmental Sanitation.

The technology improves water quality monitoring around reservoirs, ensuring accurate data for disease prevention and public health. It also reduces resource and personnel requirements for fieldwork.

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·Award: First-place, Innovation and Invention Group
·Recipient: EGAT (Medical and Health Department)
·Awarding Body: Department of Health, Ministry of Public Health
·Event: 18th National Academic Conference on Health Promotion and Environmental Sanitation
·Innovation: Automated sterile water sampling boat for microbiology
·Application: Water quality study around Srinakarin Dam and Tha Thung Na Dam reservoirs
·Technology: Applies medical technology for sterile sampling
·Standard: Uses Water Quality Index (WQI) calculation standard with Pollution Control Department

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Dr. Dujrudee Matchariyaporn

Director of Medical and Health Department at EGAT

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EGAT won a first-place innovation award for its automated water sampling boat, enhancing environmental monitoring efficiency.