In-Situ - SME Monitoring - Specialized Monitoring Instrumentation

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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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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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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3 December 2025Industrydirk@smemonitoring.co.zaNo Comments

A Simple, High-Resolution Approach to Aquifer Testing

The Virtual HERMIT provided a reliable way to collect and manage groundwater data across a large area–when that capability hadn’t been an option before. Technology has come a long way since then, but our mission at In-Situ hasn’t changed: we…

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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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17 September 2025Industrydirk@smemonitoring.co.zaNo Comments

Safeguarding Our Waters: The Role of Water Quality Monitoring in Dredging Operations

Dredging Water Quality Monitoring: Protecting Ecosystems with Reliable Data Dredging is essential for maintaining shipping channels, ports, and coastal infrastructure, but it comes with significant environmental responsibilities. When sediments are disturbed, they can cloud the water, release contaminants, and stress…

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3 September 2025Industrydirk@smemonitoring.co.zaNo Comments

Why System Maintenance and Data Integrity Checks Are Critical in Monitoring Projects

Why System Maintenance and Data Integrity Checks Are Critical in Monitoring Projects In today’s world, reliable data is no longer a luxury — it’s the foundation of every sound decision in water resource management, infrastructure development, and environmental monitoring. As…

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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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7 May 2025Industrydirk@smemonitoring.co.zaNo Comments

The Importance of Continuous Level Monitoring in Groundwater Management

The Importance of Continuous Level Monitoring in Groundwater Management Groundwater is a critical resource in Southern Africa—supplying drinking water, sustaining agriculture, and supporting industry across the region. However, hidden beneath our feet, nature of aquifers makes them especially vulnerable to…

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30 April 2025Industrydirk@smemonitoring.co.zaNo Comments

Mastering Flow Measurement with In-Situ MACE Area Velocity Flowmeters

Mastering Flow Measurement: Why In-Situ MACE Area Velocity Flowmeters Excel in Open Channels and Partially Filled Pipes In the world of water resource management, accurate flow measurement is essential for operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and environmental stewardship. Whether you're monitoring…

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