AquaVerify v1.0.0 — Initial Release

AquaVerify is a mobile-first freshwater visual observation application created for the OneAquaHealth × IEEE Global Hackathon (Track 1 — Citizen Science UX). It empowers students, volunteers, and citizen observers to document local waterways with scientific integrity, zero jargon, and 100% offline capability.

Key Features & Highlights

1. Plain-Language Visual Indicators

Clarity & Turbidity: Intuitive visual cards (Clear, Slightly cloudy, Very cloudy).
Water Colour & Odour: Easy qualitative assessments without chemical jargon.
Water Movement & Flow: Document flow velocity effortlessly.
Litter & Surroundings: Track solid waste and land-use context (Riparian buffer, Agricultural, Urban).
"Unsure / Cannot tell" Options: Built into every step to eliminate forced guesswork.

2. Contextual Education ("Why We Ask This")

Explanatory micro-cards on every screen showing the ecological importance of each indicator.
Connects citizen actions directly with biological conservation understanding.

3. Safety & Scientific Integrity

Proactive safety warnings ("Never touch or taste questionable water").
Transparent disclaimers distinguishing visual citizen estimates from certified laboratory analyses.

4. 100% Offline & Local-First

No cloud account or internet connection required during field trips.
Saved observations stay securely on the device with exportable structured records.

How to Install the Android APK

Download AquaVerify_v1.0.0+1.apk from the Assets section below.
Open the downloaded .apk file on your Android device.
If prompted, tap "Allow from this source" or enable unknown app installations in your device settings.
Tap Install and launch AquaVerify!