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In this presentation, a new adaptive water quality management scheme based on real-time and/or near real-time water quality sensors and information technologies is proposed. The sensor-based adaptive management tries to facilitate scientists, engineers and policy makers to perform optimal management of streams, rivers and water infrastructure systems both within a given watershed and nation-wide. The specific elements of this scheme include a real-time sensor-based monitoring network, a predictive modeling framework based on data from sensor network. If a proper conceptual framework is established, multi-scale adaptive management of water and wastewater treatment facilities across a watershed can be possible. However, the approach relies heavily on information collected by sensors. Accurate data collected from properly designed sensors will reduce cost related with uncertainty of the system. Among various sensor technologies, the lab-on-a-chip (LOC)-based sensor technology may be the most suitable for the current water quality management system. Using the technology, small water quality analyzers following the Standard methods can be developed. The LOC-based analyzers can be applied to stream water quality monitoring, and process control for water treatment systems. In this presentation, therefore, the current research regarding the development of the LOC technology-based water quality analyzers and of the water treatment system utilizing the analyzers also will be introduced.