by Tom McNamara | Feb 6, 2023 | Fresh Water, Outdoor Water, Personal Action, Potable Water, Science, Waste Water
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, and conductivity....
by Tom McNamara | Feb 3, 2023 | Outdoor Water, Potable Water, Science
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, and can accomplish...
by Tom McNamara | Feb 2, 2023 | Fresh Water, Outdoor Water, Personal Action, Science
What is river monitoring? River monitoring refers to the ongoing observation and measurement of physical, chemical, and biological parameters in rivers. The purpose of river monitoring is to gather data on the health of rivers and streams, identify trends over time,...
by Tom McNamara | Jan 31, 2023 | Personal Action, Potable Water
Turbidity meters Turbidity meters are instruments used to measure the turbidity of a liquid, which is a measure of the amount of suspended particles in the liquid. In the context of monitoring drinking water, turbidity meters are used to measure the clarity of the...
by Tom McNamara | Jan 23, 2023 | Asset Management, Potable Water
An overview This post covers, at a very high level, the main approaches and technologies used by utilities to maintain their potable water networks. It is intended to be useful for those who want a background understanding rather than those who are seeking specialist...
by Tom McNamara | Jan 20, 2023 | Asset Management, Background to UK Water, Fresh Water, Outdoor Water, Personal Action, Waste Water
Different methods There are various ways to measure the health of a river, including both physical and biological methods. Some of the most common ways to measure the health of a river include: Water quality monitoring: This involves measuring various physical and...