Historic Ecuadorian City Installs SonicPure

“As a strategic part of our city revitalization initiative, we’ve installed a number of ultrasonic flotation systems to remove harmful algae from our beautiful Laguna de Yahuarcocha,” said Andrea Scacco, Mayor of Ibarra, Ecuador. “We’re proud to be the first city in Ecuador to use this technology, and we’re very confident that this, along with other strategic investments, will help us restore our water to its natural, beautiful state.”

We’re honored to be part of Ibarra, Ecuador’s efforts to restore the historic Yahuarcocha Lagoon to its natural beauty. The city recently installed our Sentinel AIQ™ units to eliminate harmful algal blooms and improve overall water quality.

The tranquil lagoon, a cherished national landmark, was declared by the National Institute of Cultural Heritage of Ecuador as one of the country’s most sacred natural sites. It is not only a symbol of cultural heritage but also one of Ibarra’s most important tourist destinations and recreational areas. Addressing the lagoon’s algae challenges—exacerbated by nutrient runoff and warmer temperatures—was a top priority, and one that SonicPure’s advanced ultrasonic solutions were designed to tackle.

The Sentinel AIQ™ represents the next generation of ultrasonic algae remediation. Fully solar-powered and continuously operational, the platform integrates an onboard laboratory and advanced Internet of Things (IoT) monitoring to measure key water parameters such as blue-green algae, chlorophyll A, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, pH, temperature, and turbidity.

“We’re pleased to work with Mayor Andrea Scacco and our partner in Ecuador, Renato Jacome, President of Rentelkoi Solutions, to help realize the Mayor’s vision of restoring the lagoon to its natural state. Our shared goal is to ensure that the people of Ecuador can continue to enjoy the beauty and vitality of Laguna de Yahuarcocha for generations to come,” said Rob Slingerland, President of SonicPure.

With this installation, Ibarra sets an example for communities across Latin America—showing how innovation and environmental stewardship can work hand in hand to preserve cultural heritage and natural beauty.

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