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...
by Tom McNamara | Feb 10, 2023 | Fresh Water, Personal Action, Science
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 by, changes is rain...
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 23, 2023 | Science
Turbidity Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness or haziness of a liquid, typically water. It is caused by the presence of small particles suspended in the liquid, such as clay, silt, algae, or microscopic organisms. These particles can scatter and absorb light,...
