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7 May 2026Industrydirk@smemonitoring.co.zaNo Comments

Flow Measurement Errors: Causes and Solutions in the Field

Why Flow Monitoring Fails in the Field (And How to Improve Accuracy) Why Accurate Flow can be challenging in Real-World Conditions Flow measurement errors are a common issue in sewer, stormwater, and open channel monitoring systems. Flow monitoring in controlled…

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29 April 2026Industrydirk@smemonitoring.co.zaNo Comments

Pond Aquaculture Monitoring: Improve Yields with Real-Time Dissolved Oxygen Data

Pond Aquaculture Monitoring: Improve Yields with Real-Time Dissolved Oxygen Data Introduction: When Water Quality Becomes a Business Risk Aquaculture ponds may appear stable, but conditions below the surface can change rapidly and without warning. A drop in dissolved oxygen, a…

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22 April 2026Industrydirk@smemonitoring.co.zaNo Comments

Emerging Geotechnical Monitoring Technologies: From Instruments to Intelligent Systems

Geotechnical Monitoring Is Evolving: From Instruments to Intelligent Decision Systems Why Emerging Technologies Are Changing the Way We Manage Risk In geotechnical engineering, monitoring has always been about one thing: reducing uncertainty. Whether it’s a tailings dam, slope stability, or…

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15 April 2026Industrydirk@smemonitoring.co.zaNo Comments

UVT Sensor for UV Disinfection in Wastewater Treatment

UVT Sensor for UV Disinfection: Why UVT Isn’t Optional in Wastewater Treatment Wastewater treatment plants are under constant pressure to meet discharge standards while keeping operational costs under control. When it comes to disinfection, that balancing act becomes particularly sharp.…

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8 April 2026Industrydirk@smemonitoring.co.zaNo Comments

Sewer Level Monitoring: Lessons from a Real-World Trial

Sewer Level Monitoring: Lessons from a Real-World Trial Introduction Sewer networks are out of sight—but they shouldn’t be out of mind. Accurate level monitoring plays a critical role in: Preventing overflows Managing capacity Supporting proactive maintenance But sewer environments are…

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25 March 2026Industrydirk@smemonitoring.co.zaNo Comments

Continuous Water Monitoring Saves Great Brak Estuary in South Africa

Continuous Water Monitoring Helps Community Solve a Mystery—and Save an Estuary at Risk Overview Community concern and science came together to understand the factors causing the decline of the Great Brak Estuary in South Africa in recent years. Drought was…

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19 March 2026Industrydirk@smemonitoring.co.zaNo Comments

Saving Time and Costs in Water Quality Sensor Calibration with Aqua TROLL

Saving Time and Calibration Costs with the In-Situ Aqua TROLL Water quality sensor calibration is a necessary part of water quality monitoring, but it does not need to consume excessive time or increase operational costs. In many monitoring programs, calibration…

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11 March 202611 March 2026Industrydirk@smemonitoring.co.zaNo Comments

Remote Environmental Monitoring in Harsh Environments When Reliable Data Is Critical

Remote Environmental Monitoring in Harsh Environments: Reliable Real-Time Data Anywhere Environmental monitoring rarely takes place in convenient locations. Many of the most important monitoring points are found in remote, hazardous, or difficult-to-access areas where frequent site visits are expensive, time-consuming,…

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18 February 2026Industrydirk@smemonitoring.co.zaNo Comments

How to Design a Technically Defensible Groundwater Monitoring System

Designing a Technically Defensible Groundwater Monitoring System Groundwater monitoring is often approached as an instrumentation exercise. In reality, it is an exercise in applied hydrogeology, measurement science, and data governance. A Technically Defensible Groundwater Monitoring system means that your measurements:…

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11 February 2026Industrydirk@smemonitoring.co.zaNo Comments

Why Eutrophication Causes Low Dissolved Oxygen in Rivers and Dams

Why Nutrient Pollution Causes Low Dissolved Oxygen in Rivers and Dams Low dissolved oxygen in rivers and dams is one of the most common and damaging water quality problems. In many cases, the root cause is nutrient pollution, which…

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