FreeUP Blog Series
What’s happening now & in the future with water
Our aim
We aim to inform and assist the public, industry and regulators with a unified system of water sensing and to put that informatin into context.
Our technology provides the data and insights and these blogs aim to assist with people’s understanding and context.
We hope that toether, insights and understanding can navigate us to a postive future of water security with minimal enviromental impact for all.
Expert Insights on Water Quality Challenges in “Troubled Waters”
In the debut episode of Buro Happold's podcast series "Sandbox," FreeUP’s founder, Tom McNamara, joins water experts Duncan Ker-Reid and Louise Clarke to tackle the critical issue of water quality. Titled "Troubled Waters," this engaging discussion...
FreeUP and CaSTCo Webinar on Water Risk Mapping
We're thrilled to share that our founder, Tom McNamara, recently led an insightful webinar for CaSTCo, focusing on water risk mapping at catchment scales. This comprehensive session, endorsed by CaSTCo and The Rivers Trust, showcased our commitment...
Water Quality Solution Featured on Prolific North
We are excited to share that FreeUP has been featured in Prolific North for our advancements in water quality monitoring. Our innovative solutions promise to provide vastly clearer overviews by making large-scale water quality monitoring more...
FreeUP to Present at SWIG’s “Sensing as a Service” Workshop
We are excited to announce that FreeUP will be participating in the upcoming "Sensing as a Service" workshop hosted by the Sensors for Water Interest Group (SWIG) on March 12, 2024, at Kingswood Golf and Country Club. This event, sponsored by...
FreeUP Wins ESLL Water Quality and Resource Efficiency Challenge
We are thrilled to announce that FreeUP has been named one of the winners of the Environmental Space Living Lab (ESLL) Water Quality and Resource Efficiency Challenge competition. This recognition highlights our innovative approach to environmental...
What is water pollution
What is water pollution? Water pollution refers to the contamination or degradation of water bodies, including lakes, rivers, oceans, groundwater, and even drinking water sources, by various pollutants. These pollutants can be of natural origin or...
What is a scrape and how does it improve a wetland?
What is a scrape A scrape is a technique used in river and wetland management that involves creating shallow areas in a body of water to mimic natural processes and promote biodiversity. The technique is typically used in areas where the water has...
What is water hardness and why does it matter
What is water hardness Water hardness refers to the concentration of dissolved minerals, specifically calcium and magnesium, in water. These minerals can be naturally occurring or come from sources such as agricultural and industrial runoff. Hard...
Introduction to turbidity meters
Turbidity meter Turbidity meters are instruments used to measure the turbidity, or cloudiness, of a liquid. Turbidity is a measure of the amount of suspended particles in a liquid, and can be caused by a variety of factors such as sediment, algae,...
Personal action to help water quality in the UK
Gardening actions There are several actions that individuals can take in their gardens to help improve water quality on a national scale in the UK. Here are a few examples: Reduce use of chemicals: Chemicals such as fertilizers, pesticides, and...
How to create a rain garden
What is a rain garden A rain garden is a landscaped area that is specifically designed to capture and filter rainwater, helping to prevent it from running off into nearby waterways. Creating a rain garden in the UK can be a great way to improve...
How climate change is effecting water quality
Climate change Climate change is having a significant effect on water quality across the globe. As temperatures rise and weather patterns change, the availability and quality of water resources are being effected in a variety of ways driven mainly...
What is sewage
Sewage Sewage is a broad term that encompasses all types of waste and wastewater produced by households and industries, It is made up of the following types of waste water: Blackwater specifically refers to wastewater that is generated by toilets...
What is a sonde
Sensor clusters by another name A sonde is a type of instrument that is used for environmental monitoring. It typically consists of a sensor or set of sensors that are used to measure various parameters, such as temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen,...
Swarm logic and it’s uses in sensing and robotics
What is swarm logic Swarm logic is a concept that is inspired by the behavior of certain natural systems, such as ant colonies, bee hives, and flocks of birds. These systems exhibit a high level of coordination and cooperation among their members,...