by Tom McNamara | Feb 17, 2023 | Personal Action
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 herbicides can have a...
by Tom McNamara | Feb 13, 2023 | Fresh Water, Personal Action, Solutions
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 water quality, conserve...
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 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...
