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10 June 2026Industrydirk@smemonitoring.co.zaNo Comments

Solid Slug Testing: A Practical Guide to Measuring Hydraulic Conductivity in Groundwater Wells

Hydraulic conductivity is one of the most important parameters in hydrogeology. It describes how easily water can move through soil, sediment, or rock and plays a critical role in groundwater resource assessments, contaminant transport studies, dewatering projects, and environmental monitoring.…

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27 May 2026Industrydirk@smemonitoring.co.zaNo Comments

Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice in Groundwater Monitoring

Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice in Groundwater Monitoring Hands-On Hydrogeology Training with Modern Monitoring Technologies At University of Pretoria, hydrogeology and engineering geology students are not only learning groundwater theory in the classroom. They are also gaining exposure…

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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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