Water Level Sensors - SME Monitoring - Water Quality Testing Instruments and Equipment

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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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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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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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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14 May 2025Industrydirk@smemonitoring.co.zaNo Comments

Understanding and Interpreting Tailings Dam Monitoring Data

Tailings storage facilities (TSFs) are complex and high-risk structures. Monitoring them is not just about collecting data—it's about understanding what that data tells us. Interpretation plays a vital role in identifying early warning signs, supporting regulatory compliance, and ensuring long-term…

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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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