{"id":221373,"date":"2024-11-06T21:30:48","date_gmt":"2024-11-06T21:30:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.solinst.com\/what-is-a-multilevel-system\/"},"modified":"2026-05-07T21:31:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T21:31:30","slug":"what-is-a-multilevel-system","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.solinst.com\/en-gb\/products\/multilevel-systems\/why-multilevels\/what-is-a-multilevel-system\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Multilevel System?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;H1 and breadcrumbs&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;792ca5bd-0808-46bd-9ce7-3bcb8e74f4d3&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;4b28f470-0d73-4e9d-b92d-e6f41f2cea24&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; 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Previously, multilevel systems were often restricted to higher profile projects where a greater level of understanding of contaminant plume migration and groundwater flow regimes was required. <\/p>\n<p>In addition, they were viewed as being more costly and limited to bedrock applications.<\/p>\n<p>In reality, multilevel monitoring devices can be designed to suit a much wider range of projects and save money not only on long-term monitoring costs, but also through increased accuracy in identifying contaminated zones and concentrations.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Initially, multilevel systems were created to allow delineation of contaminated groundwater in fractured bedrock (Cherry and Johnson, 1982) with the earliest systems designed for sample collection rather than full scale monitoring, including sampling, level measurements and permeability testing. Prior to advancements in multilevel instrument design this detailed monitoring was accomplished either by drilling numerous separate boreholes to various depths, often referred to as a cluster type installation, or by installing a series of piezometers at different depths in a single borehole, nested type. The single hole, nested type piezometers were introduced to limit costs and disturbance to the aquifer; however, uncertain seal placement resulting in possible interconnection between monitoring zones resulted in the EPA (1986) stating that &#8220;Information obtained on multiple piezometer placement in a single borehole may generate erroneous data&#8221;. Cluster type installations, subsequently, became the more popular approach. Today\u2019s multilevel monitoring installations are continually increasing in reliability, with improvements in the integrity of seals. 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