Disclosed is a pH and conductivity sensor including a carrier comprising a plurality of conductive tracks and an exposed conductive area defining a reference electrode connected to a first track of said plurality of conductive tracks, a sensing device mounted on the carrier and connected to at least a second track of said plurality of conductive tracks, the sensing device including an exposed surface that is sensitive to H+ concentrations, and a plurality of electrodes adjacent to the exposed surface, an encapsulation covering the carrier, said encapsulation including a first cavity exposing a surface of the sensing device, and a second cavity exposing the exposed conductive area.