Tag: surface water monitoring

streambed sampling setup with 615ml

Investigating PFAS And Pharmaceuticals In The Hyporheic Zone Using Multilevel Drive-Point Piezometers

With climate change, growing populations, and increasing urbanization, municipal wastewater effluent is having a greater impact on our surface water systems. When treated wastewater is discharged into streams, it carries along complex mixtures of contaminants of global concern—including pharmaceuticals, personal care products, and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). To understand how these contaminants migrate and… Continue Reading »

aerated stream with water level measurement devices installed in stilling wells

Field-Replaceable Levelogger Nose Cone For Shallow Aerated Streams

Download Technical Bulletin Overview Solinst now offers an optional, field-replaceable unscreened nose cone design for the Levelogger (M5 models—Junior and LevelVent included). This enhancement is the result of customer feedback and field collaboration with Saso Consulting, who provided valuable insight from real-world monitoring in shallow, aerated streams —a special thank you to Paul Saso. Note:… Continue Reading »

water quality monitoring site installed in a river with levelsender telemetry station

Solinst LevelSender Telemetry Aids Agriculture & Water Quality Research

Globally, agricultural producers are facing tougher rules and challenges when it comes to water use and water quality associated with their operations. In Canada, the Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food (AAFC) conducts research in support of agricultural producers, providing them with the latest information to help them succeed. As part of their initiatives,… Continue Reading »

Levelogger Data Aids Karst Springs Initiative In Tennessee

The Karst Springs Initiative Two “citizen scientists” in Tennessee have taken on the task of studying more closely, the vast network of karst springs in the state. Past research has done a good job in mapping and identifying these features, but there remains a knowledge gap when looking at which karst springs are… Continue Reading »

Leveloggers Monitor Irrigation Channels In Peru

Irrigated agriculture in Peru has been an important part of the country’s growth and development, dating back before the Incan Empire. Recently, concerns including water stress, declining water quality, and vulnerability to climate change have induced a push from the Peruvian government to improve the performance of the existing irrigation systems. The National Water Authority… Continue Reading »

Programming a Levelogger in the Field for Surface Water Monitoring

Long-term Open Channel & Surface Water Monitoring With Leveloggers

Leveloggers are used for measuring water levels in various surface water monitoring applications, including: flood and drought monitoring, base flow monitoring in stream beds, watershed recharge studies, stream gauging, lake and reservoir level monitoring, harbour and tidal fluctuation monitoring, wetlands monitoring, stormwater runoff monitoring, construction site runoff management, ecological studies, field… Continue Reading »

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LTC Levelogger Junior Used To Monitor Hydrofracking In Elk County

The program includes the use of the Solinst LTC Levelogger Junior to monitor changes in water level, temperature, and conductivity in rivers and streams. Conductivity readings provide a general indication of the water quality, while the water level and temperature readings may be used to provide background information when any spikes or significant changes in conductivity readings are noticed. Continue Reading »

Designing Provincial-Scale Water Monitoring Networks To Meet Future Needs

The symposium continued on Day Two with a presentation from the Ontario Ministry of the Environment. The presentation focused on the province-wide stream water and groundwater monitoring networks that are currently being overseen by the Ministry of the Environment in partnership with Conservation Authorities and participating municipalities. These networks monitor ambient (baseline) stream water quality conditions… Continue Reading »