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26 November 2025Industrydirk@smemonitoring.co.zaNo Comments

Why Cleaning Water Quality Instruments Is Critical

Why a Cleaning Kit Is Essential for Reliable Water-Quality Monitoring When deploying water-level or water-quality instruments in lakes, reservoirs, rivers, or industrial discharge and stormwater systems, one of the most persistent — and often underestimated — challenges is biological fouling: in…

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12 November 2025Industrydirk@smemonitoring.co.zaNo Comments

Transform Your YDOC Data Logger into a Versatile LoRaWAN® End Device

We believe in empowering sustainable water decisions with reliable, accurate data. That’s why we’ve added the new ML-00-LORA option board enabling your YDOC logger to act as a full-featured LoRaWAN end device. Why LoRaWAN — and why now? While LoRaWAN excels…

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5 November 20255 November 2025Industrydirk@smemonitoring.co.zaNo Comments

Solid Slug Testing With Level TROLL 700

SOLID SLUG TESTING Tech Note by: Adam Hobson Solid slug testing is a straightforward and cost-effective method for estimating hydraulic conductivity in wells. It involves quickly inserting or removing a solid object—a slug—to create a sudden change in water level,…

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15 October 2025Industrydirk@smemonitoring.co.zaNo Comments

Understanding the Link Between Climate Variability and Water Quality

Understanding the Link Between Climate Variability and Water Quality Climate variability is having a measurable impact on water resources across southern Africa. Shifts in temperature, rainfall, and hydrological flow directly influence water quality by changing the chemical balance and physical…

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1 October 2025Industrydirk@smemonitoring.co.zaNo Comments

Why Wireless Monitoring?

Wireless Monitoring Boosts Tailings Dam Safety Tailings dams are among the most critical structures in mining, and their safe operation is vital for protecting communities and the environment. With growing global scrutiny and stricter regulatory requirements, mining companies are turning…

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18 June 2025IndustrySME MonitoringNo Comments

Advanced Groundwater Level Monitoring with SME Monitoring’s Level Loggers

Advanced Groundwater Level Monitoring with SME Monitoring's Level Loggers Introduction In today’s world, where water resources face increasing pressure from climate change, population growth, and industrial demands, effective groundwater level monitoring is more critical than ever. Groundwater serves as a…

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11 June 2025Industrydirk@smemonitoring.co.zaNo Comments

Are your instruments ready for reliable monitoring?

Effective monitoring relies on effective, reliable equipment. Without routine equipment upkeep, you might be facing inconveniences in the field–equipment malfunctions, waiting on replacement parts or other unexpected obstacles–that could compromise your data and set you behind schedule. A little prep…

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5 June 2025Industrydirk@smemonitoring.co.zaNo Comments

Revolutionizing Water Level Monitoring

Revolutionizing Water Level Monitoring: Introducing the Obscape Radar Level Gauge In the realm of water and environmental management, accurate and real-time data is paramount. Traditional water level monitoring systems often involve submerged sensors, leading to challenges in installation, maintenance, and…

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28 May 2025Industrydirk@smemonitoring.co.zaNo Comments

Accurate Flow Measurement with MACE Flow Systems

Accurate Flow Measurement with MACE Flow Systems Flow monitoring plays a critical role in managing water resources, wastewater systems, and mine infrastructure — especially in applications where traditional flowmeters may not be suitable. The MACE range of smart flow monitoring…

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