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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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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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21 January 2026Industrydirk@smemonitoring.co.zaNo Comments

Preventing Coal Mine Disasters Through Smart Monitoring and Safety Measures

Preventing Coal Mine Disasters Through Smart Monitoring and Safety Measures Coal mining remains a vital industry, but it also carries significant inherent risk. Disasters in underground coal mines are rarely the result of a single failure. More often, they arise…

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14 January 2026Industrydirk@smemonitoring.co.zaNo Comments

Seamless Migration: Converting x17 Configurations to the New 525 Data Logger

Convert x17 Configurations to the 525 Data Logger | Easy Migration Guide Change is easy when it’s done right. With the introduction of the 525 data logger as the successor to the trusted x17 series, many users are keen to…

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7 January 2026Industrydirk@smemonitoring.co.zaNo Comments

Introducing the RDO® TRIO Water Quality Sonde

RDO® TRIO Water Quality Sonde: Reliable Dissolved Oxygen Monitoring in Harsh Environments Reliable dissolved oxygen data is essential for managing water quality in aquaculture, coastal waters, and long-term environmental monitoring applications. But in high-biofouling and variable-salinity conditions, maintaining accurate measurements…

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17 December 202517 December 2025Industrydirk@smemonitoring.co.zaNo Comments

A Practical Guide for Geotechnical and Groundwater Monitoring

Types of Piezometers Explained: A Practical Guide for Geotechnical and Groundwater Monitoring Monitoring pore water pressure is a critical part of geotechnical and groundwater projects. Changes in subsurface water pressure can influence soil stability, structural safety, and groundwater flow. To…

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