Chennai's Madras Christian College has recently implemented a cutting-edge technology - a smart duck - to monitor the water quality of a lake within its expansive 300-acre campus located in Tambaram. This IoT-enabled duck can be controlled remotely and is equipped to collect real-time data on seven important parameters such as water temperature, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, and pH among others. The lake, an essential water source on the campus, underwent desilting by Bisleri International Limited as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility initiative. They contributed funds for the development of a prototype for water quality testing. A team from MCC-MRF Innovation Park designed a 3D-printed duck with sensors and an accompanying app for data reception and analysis. Principal Paul Wilson of Madras Christian College expressed that the smart duck concept was his brainchild and believes that the data collected will facilitate informed decision-making to preserve the lake and its ecosystem. He highlighted that any changes in water quality could indicate contamination, prompting proactive measures for mitigation. The smart duck features built-in solar panels for power, providing autonomous operation for up to two days without sunlight or the option for manual charging. The startup KOLOZEN, responsible for creating the smart duck, has been successfully gathering and transmitting data for the past two weeks. Researchers foresee the potential for deploying similar technology in other water bodies outside the campus to monitor and collect essential water quality data for local authorities. Professor T Pradeep from the Department of Chemistry at IIT Madras emphasized the significance of this data in understanding water bodies' dynamics during rainfall, seasonal changes, environmental health, and disease outbreaks. The lush scrub jungle at MCC campus harbors various wildlife including spotted deer, porcupines, toddy cats, and bats, making this monitoring initiative crucial for ecosystem preservation."Cameras installed with sensors in their eyes are aiding the college in monitoring the movements of wild animals on campus."