Expert Insights on Water Quality Challenges in “Troubled Waters”

by Tom McNamara | May 31, 2024 | All News, FreeUP, Hardware, News & Social, Science, Software

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...

FreeUP and CaSTCo Webinar on Water Risk Mapping

by Tom McNamara | Apr 12, 2024 | All News, FreeUP, Hardware, News & Social, Science, Software

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 to...

Water Quality Solution Featured on Prolific North

by Tom McNamara | Feb 27, 2024 | All News, FreeUP, Hardware, News & Social, Science, Software

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 accessible and...

FreeUP to Present at SWIG’s “Sensing as a Service” Workshop

by Tom McNamara | Jan 29, 2024 | All News, FreeUP, Hardware, News & Social, Science, Software

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 Metasphere,...

FreeUP Wins ESLL Water Quality and Resource Efficiency Challenge

by Tom McNamara | Jan 4, 2024 | All News, FreeUP, Hardware, News & Social, Science, Software

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 monitoring and...

What is water hardness and why does it matter

by Tom McNamara | Feb 24, 2023 | Fresh Water, Potable Water, Science

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 water can have a...