Articles
Subscribe to hydroterra News
Field not found.
Sentek’s IOT In Action
08 August 2024
Since their official release of Sentek IOT DTU in August 2023, Sentek have received plenty of positive feedback from their distributors and end-users. Main points of difference regarding IOT loggers are related to ease of setting-up process and user-friendliness of the app.... Read More
Welcome to our New Suppliers! Sensorex & Geolux
08 August 2024
HydroTerra are thrilled to announce the arrival of two new suppliers, and along with that, some exciting new products that you can now check out on our website. [caption id="attachment_21727" align="alignright" width="228"] Sensorex FCL5 Free Chlorine Sensors[/caption]
Sensorex:
Sensorex specialize in the design and manufacturing of... Read MoreNew Additions to our Rental Fleet!
08 August 2024
Panther Pro from Ion Science:
The Panther Gas Leak Detector utilizes a micro thermal conductivity sensor which offers fast and sensitive detection for many gases. The internal piezo pump offers extremely stable sample flow and makes it highly stable in... Read MoreSentek’s Wireless Data-Logger – Nexus Blue
08 August 2024
Sentek has been a trusted Aussie brand since 1991 in soil data monitoring, and currently supplying equipment to over 80 countries globally. Since their release in 2019, Bluetooth (BT) probes have been a game changer in regions with limited or no cellular connectivity,... Read More
Oizom’s Landfill Odour Monitoring
08 August 2024
Oizom was recently chosen to monitor the waste storage processes and landfill operations, such as waste collection, transportation, and disposal at designated sites. The challenge: Landfill Odour pollution was a serious concern for nearby residents and impacted their health and quality of life.... Read More
New Solinst Bladder Pump Design
08 August 2024
- NEW durable Santoprene bladders.
- NEW lower-cost PVC pump option.
- Reliable stainless steel pump design.
- Ideal for VOC groundwater sampling.
- Excellent for low flow purge and sampling.
- Portable or dedicated.
Pioneering Marine Science for a Sustainable Future – What is being done to revive Sydney’s seas
08 August 2024
The Sydney Institute of Marine Science (SIMS) is a non-profit organization that was formed through a partnership between Macquarie University, the University of NSW, the University of Sydney and the University of Technology, Sydney. SIMS have over 100 scientists and graduate... Read More
Preferential Flow Paths Identified using Non-Invasive Technology
08 August 2024
[caption id="attachment_21753" align="alignright" width="312"] Willowstick instrument (specially tuned magnetic receiver, simultaneously collects magnetic field and GPS data). [/caption] Contaminant seepage flow paths entering and/or exiting tailings impoundments are a major headache for mine owners and regulators. These preferential seepage flow paths are difficult and expensive... Read More
HydroTerra’s Range of Stygo Modular Systems
11 July 2024
HydroTerra’s range of Stygo modular systems are the perfect solution to monitor data from a range of sensors. These small and compact modular integrated systems have been deployed in many different sites across Australia and around the world. With large deployments in Queensland and Western Australia. Our Stygo's are capable... Read More
HydroTerra’s Service Level Agreements – Ensuring maximum reliability & satisfaction
11 July 2024
HydroTerra's Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are designed to ensure the highest levels of service reliability and client satisfaction. These agreements provide a clear framework for the maintenance and operation of our clients' environmental monitoring systems. By establishing SLAs, we set clear expectations... Read More
New Financial Year Offers from Aquaread!
11 July 2024
To celebrate the new financial year, we have a special offer from our friends at Aquaread and NKE to introduce the Bluelink device. The Bluelink device replaces the Aquameter in your portable monitoring setup. It connects to the end of the Aquaprobes... Read More
NKE Cloud System Integration
11 July 2024
NKE Instrumentation designs, manufactures, and sells instruments for the measurement and monitoring of oceans and fresh waters. InoView is a multilingual platform that allows you to consult the data collected by NKE multiparameter probes in real time and instantaneously. It is a platform... Read More
A Snapshot of our New Suppliers!
11 July 2024
HydroTerra is always focused on new products and suppliers we can bring to the Australian market. New solutions are always evolving and HydroTerra is continuously on the lookout for developments that will help our customers with new and creative solutions for their environmental monitoring needs. Here are some new suppliers... Read More
Webinar tomorrow | Transect Approach to Characterizing and Monitoring Dissolved Contaminant Plumes
11 July 2024
Tomorrow, we welcome Murray Einarson (Practice Leader, Contaminated Site Management) at Haley Aldrich for another exciting webinar! What will Murray cover? Early conceptualizations of dissolved contaminant plumes assumed that hydrodynamic dispersion would cause the plumes to spread laterally and vertically along the flow path. The practice... Read More
HydroTerra Partnering with Oizom to Bring Quality & Affordable Air Quality Monitoring Solutions
11 July 2024
HydroTerra is thrilled to announce our partnership with Oizom, a global leader in smart air quality monitoring solutions. This collaboration brings affordable and high-quality monitoring systems to our clients, enabling real-time tracking of air, dust, weather, pollutants, and odors. Affordable and User-Friendly Systems Oizom's... Read More
Key Learnings from Jack Ng – The Toxicity of Inorganic and Organic Contamintants
11 July 2024
A couple of weeks ago, we were joined by Emeritus Professor, Jack Ng from the Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Sciences, The University of Queensland. Jack was the lead author of the NEPM guidance for industry on “Contaminant Bioavailability and Bioaccessibility”, and... Read More
PFAS Sampling Recommendations
11 July 2024
"Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) are a group of manufactured chemicals that move easily through the environment through surface water runoff and leaching to groundwater. Once in the environment, PFAS has a long half-life. Low concentrations of PFAS are found in Australia, and across the globe. We continue to assess ambient... Read More
The Solinst Cloud is here!
13 June 2024
The LevelSender 5 is designed to connect to Solinst Direct Read Cables and Leveloggers, upgrading your current installations by adding cellular telemetry at an affordable price. The LevelSender is compact in design and is simple to setup and maintain. Leverage your current... Read More
LevelScout 2X: Affordable and accurate water level monitoring across Australia
13 June 2024
Seametrics set themselves apart with environmental sensors by offering accurate, affordable and serviceable sensors which prologues their operating life beyond the life of the internal battery. The LevelScout 2X is no different – this sensor offers affordable, accurate and serviceable level &... Read More
Horiba U-50 Series – Multi-parameters Water Quality Meter
13 June 2024
The Horiba U-50 Series multi-parameter water quality checker enables the user to measure and indicate the monitoring result simultaneously for up to 11 parameters with one unit. Tough & powerful design, considering user friendly field monitoring on site, such as river, ground water,... Read More
NKE/Aquaread roadshow wrap-up
13 June 2024
We wrapped up a very successful Roadshow with NKE/Aquaread last week. It was fantastic to have Pierre Le Hegarat Area Sales Manager for Asia/Pacific travel from France to join us in person. Pierre shared his knowledge with our internal sales and support staff... Read More
Exciting new products from Waterra!
13 June 2024
A recent visit to Waterra in Canada has given us insight into a couple of exciting new products. These will shortly be added to our Marketplace, but here is a quick preview. Waterra-1-UP-Pump Waterra has developed an innovative portable... Read More
Webinar tomorrow – Contamination remediation uncertainty and what can drive it!
13 June 2024
Tomorrow we will host our 10th webinar of 2024. We will be joined by Ian Kluckow (Senior Principal Consultant) from Prensa. Ian has over 35 years of experience in the implementation and management of site investigations and remediation and risk-based assessments related to... Read More
Solinst Distributor Conference 2024 – A huge success!
13 June 2024
Our friends from Canada recently hosted a Distributor Conference which was held over 3 days. The conference included informative presentations and more hands-on practical sessions that ever before! Solinst brought together over 40 distributors from all around the world. Day 1 featured talks on... Read More
Waterra eDNA Filters for water sampling
13 June 2024
There is interest in querying some surface water bodies as to the presence of certain organisms. Surface water bodies such a ponds, streams and lakes can be sampled using Waterra eDNA filters by pumping water from that body through the filter. DNA in... Read More
HydroTerra Training Courses continue!
13 June 2024
HydroTerra offers a range of courses to help you learn the skills needed for professional environmental monitoring. Our courses are delivered in a variety of formats for convenience. All courses are delivered by experts with current knowledge. Enhance your groundwater management skills with... Read More
Come visit us at the ALGA Perth Conference today!
16 May 2024
Beginning today is the ALGA Perth Regional Contaminated Land and Groundwater Conference. The conference aims to bring together professionals from the contaminated sites industry to explore many aspects of the contaminated land and groundwater management community. The conference will have a particular emphasis... Read More
Our recent Tech-Talk with Sentek
16 May 2024
We recently welcomed Sentek's ANZ Regional Manager, Medi Zaboli, as part of our Tech-Talk series. Sentek design, develop, and manufacture Best-In-Class technology for measuring and managing moisture, salinity, and temperature of soil. The presentation explored soil moisture products applications and emerging... Read More
Using Solinst Packers for slug testing
16 May 2024
Packer tests & hydrogeological characterization Estimating aquifer properties, such as hydraulic conductivity (K) and permeability is an essential part of site characterization and creating accurate... Read More
Three very different technologies for flow monitoring
16 May 2024
Being able to quantify flow is very important for being able to manage the liquids on your site. This month let’s look at three very different technologies for measuring flow available in the HydroTerra marketplace. All three technologies measure flow differently depending on the type of flow to be measured. 1.... Read More
Make the right decision around your Levelogger deployment
16 May 2024
Deploying leveloggers for level, temp and conductivity monitoring involves choosing the right method based on your project needs. Here are three common deployment options along with their benefits:
- Suspension Cable Deployment: This method involves using a standard suspension cable, such as the... Read More
NEON Range of single parameter meters from Aqualabo
16 May 2024
HydroTerra is pleased to offer the new range of compact, sturdy, user-friendly, single-parameter hand-held Neon meters from Aqualabo. The meters can be supplied with 3m, 7m or 15m cable and are a low cost, reliable and modern option for your water quality... Read More
Beacon – Samplers for ambient and indoor air applications
16 May 2024
Beacon Passive Soil Samplers have proved to be an excellent technology for soil gas surveys. But did you know that Beacon has some great solutions for air sampling also? Beacon Environmental can target... Read More
Next webinar: Environmental monitoring requirements, a changing game! Understanding your GED and compliance obligations. A legal and operational perspective.
16 May 2024
As environmental laws shift towards the management of operational risks, effective monitoring becomes essential for ensuring compliance. If you fail to monitor, you fail to comply. Norton Rose Fulbright Partner, Jacqueline Plant will unpack the legislative obligations triggering environmental compliance in Victoria, including:
-
... Read More
NKE are coming to visit. Find out more here
18 April 2024
In early June 2024 we will be hosting a visit from one of our key suppliers NKE. NKE have also acquired Aquaread in 2023 so we get the benefit of having both these key technology providers represented on Australian soil by Pierre... Read More
Exploring water quality: Toroidal vs Contact conductivity sensors
18 April 2024
Conductivity measurement of water is crucial in environmental applications to assess water quality and detect contaminants, aiding in the protection of ecosystems and public health. Conductivity in water refers to its ability to conduct electrical current, influenced by the presence of dissolved ions like salts and minerals. Higher conductivity indicates... Read More
Webinar tomorrow! Fugitive landfill gas emissions
18 April 2024
For our next webinar, we are joined by Paul Lightbody from Mockinya Consulting. Paul is an expert landfill advisor with over 30 years of experience in landfill engineering, closure and emissions management. Our focus in this webinar will be on methane emissions.... Read More
Exciting new additions to our rental fleet!
18 April 2024
AMS Mini Soil Auger Kit: Mini Soil Auger Kits are complete, compact setups for augering to depths of 12' or 16'. Mini Soil Auger Kits include one (1) Regular and Mud Auger (2-1/4" or 3-1/4"), four (4) Extensions (3' or 4'), one (1)... Read More
New generation of NKE products on the way!
18 April 2024
The new generation of NKE’s WiSens hits the market with a number of versions and pressure ranges, catering to varying needs. This cutting-edge tool promises enhanced vertical profiling capabilities, enabling measurement of water quality at multiple depths within a water column. Equipped with... Read More
Sampling for shallow wells and surface water? We’ve got you covered
18 April 2024
If your sampling needs cover a range of shallow wells and surface water, then the 410 Peristaltic Pump from Solinst is an essential tool for you. Designed for field use, the reversible flow Peristaltic Pump from Solinst is ideal for vapor sampling... Read More
Whale Pumps: Reliable solutions for water sampling and purging
18 April 2024
We are thrilled to announce the addition of Whale Pumps' new groundwater submersible pump line to our offerings! Known for their reliability and ease of use, Whale purge pumps have long been trusted in the industry. The pumps, available in three sizes—Mini... Read More
Sentek’s proud history
18 April 2024
Sentek was first established in the early 1990s in the South Australian Riverland. Sensors were originally developed in response to grower and consultant demand for a near continuous soil moisture monitoring solution. The solution aims to answer the three questions:
- When to... Read More
Aquaread & NKE offer comprehensive measurement product solutions
18 April 2024
Whether you are looking at spot measurement or long-term measurement; Aquaread and NKE combined have a great range of products for measurement of various water parameters across groundwater, freshwater, and seawater. Here is a simple guide for which brand best suits which application when choosing the equipment you wish to... Read More
What we learnt about AquaWatch Australia
18 April 2024
If you missed our previous webinar, we were joined by Dr's Alex Held, Tim Malthus, and Klaus Joehnk from CSIRO. They spoke to us about their current mission to create a 'weather service' for water quality. The aspiration for AquaWatch is... Read More
Benefits of dedicating low flow groundwater pumps
18 April 2024
Utilizing dedicated low flow groundwater pumps instead of a single pump shared between bores offers numerous advantages, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness in groundwater monitoring and sampling processes:
- Reduced Purge Volumes: With dedicated pumps, purge volumes are minimized, leading to significant cost... Read More
Some exciting new developments from AquaRead
21 March 2024
Since their acquisition by NKE Group, Aquaread has gone from strength-to-strength and has now come up with some exciting new developments. Here is a brief look at a couple of these exciting developments. PRO series and a special offer for 2024 The full release... Read More
HydroTerra’s newest technology
21 March 2024
The new Stygo Floating Monitoring Buoy by HydroTerra is the latest in floating water monitoring technology. Designed and engineered in-house, this innovative solution represents a high quality, compact and cost-effective solution for our clients. Manufactured locally in Melbourne, the Stygo Floating Monitoring... Read More
Missed our last webinar? Let’s recap
21 March 2024
In our most recent webinar, we discussed PFAS remediation with Dr John W Hunt from Ventia. Specifically, the role of ESD, Sustainable Practices, Practicability, and Proportionality. We would like to say a big thank you to John for what was a deeply... Read More
Aeroqual’s premium remediation monitoring system
21 March 2024
A top-rated engineering firm recently deployed an all-in-one remediation monitoring system to safeguard citizens during the large-scale redevelopment of a former industrial manufacturing site in Los Angeles (LA). The Aeroqual Dust Sentry exceeded all regulatory requirements, collecting data... Read More
Stepping into the future with Artificial Intelligence
21 March 2024
Our commitment to providing top-tier solutions has led us to embrace artificial intelligence as a means to elevate our services further. We're excited to announce our latest endeavour: harnessing the power of AI to compile a comprehensive database of... Read More
Passive grab samplers – revolutionizing groundwater monitoring
21 March 2024
Groundwater monitoring has always been a critical component of environmental management. The use of Passive Grab Samplers has transformed the way environmental consultants can approach sampling tasks, so let's take a deep dive into the mechanics of Passive Grab Samplers and the... Read More
Webinar: New guidelines in Acid Sulfate soil management
21 March 2024
We are excited to be welcoming Sue-Ellen Dear and Kristie Williams from the Queensland Department of Resources. The lead authors of the Queensland Acid Sulfate Soil (ASS) Management Guidelines (which were released in December 2023), Sue-Ellen and Kristie will be speaking to us... Read More
Discover HydroTerra’s inventory of Pyroscience Lab Meters & Sensors
22 February 2024
HydroTerra’s customers may be familiar with the range of loggers and sensors developed by PyroScience for the monitoring of depth, pH and temperature for underwater monitoring such as the AquapHOx® loggers and transmitters. HydroTerra are also the exclusive Australian distributor for PyroScience’s diverse range of cutting-edge products, designed to elevate scientific... Read More
Integrating the WiMO Sonde: Making Surface Water Monitoring Easy
22 February 2024
In the realm of water quality profiling, the WiMO Sonde has emerged as a game-changer. At the core of the WiMO Sonde's capabilities is its effectiveness in water quality profiling. Engineered to measure up to 20 water parameters, it accommodates up to... Read More
Aquaread’s exciting new Bluelink device and app
22 February 2024
Aquaread are developing a new technology called ‘Bluelink’. What is Bluelink? It is essentially a Bluetooth adaptor that can be fitted to the end of your Aquaprobe cable, replacing the Aquameter. The Bluetooth device allows the probe... Read More
Aquaread’s proud history
22 February 2024
Aquaread was founded in 2008 out of Kent, United Kingdom, by 6 individuals. Initially, a product was designed intended for use in the pharmaceutical market. Its purpose was to automate the routine task of solubilising powder compound into solution. In order to achieve... Read More
Solinst Leveloggers – why you need to keep your firmware up to date!
22 February 2024
The Solinst Levelogger 5 stands as a testament to Solinst's dedication to engineering excellence, drawing from 25 years of experience in delivering precision level monitoring solutions. Beyond its robust hardware, keeping the firmware of your Levelogger 5 up to date is important... Read More
HydroTerra’s latest innovation – the Stygo 3 Sensor
22 February 2024
Stygo 3, HydroTerra's latest innovation in low-powered environmental loggers, is equipped with an integrated solar panel that efficiently powers up to two sensors with low amperage (~100mA – 200mA). Its compatible with Modbus RTU enabled sensors via RS422/RS485, but also offers an... Read More
Aquaflex Soil Moisture Sensors – an Oldie but a Goldie
22 February 2024
Have a pressing need to monitor soil moisture? Then consider the excellent Aquaflex Soil Moisture Sensors. HydroTerra offer the Aquaflex range from New Zealand company, OnFarm Data. With over 30 years' experience in moisture measurement and control systems, OnFarm Data has earned... Read More
HydroTerra webinars. What’s coming and what’s been?
22 February 2024
We have had two great webinars this month already. On Friday, February 2nd, we were joined by the Chief Environmental Scientist of EPA Victoria, Mark Taylor. Mark’s webinar generated substantial interest, pulling in over 300 registrants, continuing our strong start to the year. In this webinar, Mark spoke to us... Read More
Beacon’s Passive Soil Gas Samplers put to use
25 January 2024
Let's take a look at how Beacon Passive Soil Gas Samplers were used in an investigation of contaminant sources in 5 different areas of interest (AOIs). Previous state investigations identified the presence of tetrachloroethene (PCE) at concentrations above the EPA... Read More
Learnings from Victor Kabay
25 January 2024
On Friday 19 January, Victor Kabay from the University of Melbourne joined us for the first webinar of the year. After a monumentally successful 2023 webinar series, we wanted to start the year off with a bang, and we certainly did. Victor... Read More
Solinst 615 Piezometer – what can’t it do?
25 January 2024
The Model 615 Drive-Point Piezometer is designed as an affordable method to monitor shallow groundwater and soil vapor in suitable conditions. The Drive-Points are designed for single use installations, and not for removal and reuse. They are most often installed... Read More
New Solinst 103 Tag Line
25 January 2024
Solinst recently announced the all new 103 Tag Line with white laser marked PVDF Cable to replace the previous version with black PE cable. The cable diameter and tensile strength is the same as the previous version, but with... Read More
Groundwater sampling training course continues!
25 January 2024
Training continues as more students complete Part 1 of our groundwater sampling training course. Students have learnt the fundamentals of groundwater sampling and best practice from the planning phase into the field through 3 online lessons:
- Webinar: Dive right into groundwater sampling... Read More
Groundwater polluting the Great Barrier Reef?
25 January 2024
Scientists have recently discovered that large flows of pollution are reaching the Great Barrier Reef after soaking into underground water. The new research claims that almost a third of dissolved inorganic nitrogen and two-thirds of dissolved inorganic phosphorus in... Read More
A triumph in training at HydroTerra
14 December 2023
The inaugural workshop for our new groundwater sampling training course was held on December 1st and proved to be highly successful. The day commenced within our dedicated workshop, where we presented a diverse array of essential equipment integral to groundwater sampling. Demonstrations,... Read More
The Solinst Roadshow – A great success!
14 December 2023
In Mid-November HydroTerra coordinated a roadshow in collaboration with Solinst. Our friends from Canada flew down for the event. This extensive roadshow traversed diverse locations throughout Australia, presenting a pivotal opportunity to actively engage... Read More
Groundwater investigation: Alternatives to conventional wells
14 December 2023
Groundwater investigations can be costly as drilling wells is no small task. In this article we look at two technologies that can be used as an alternative to conventional monitoring wells: drive point piezometers and multi levels. Solinst has been manufacturing high-quality stainless-steel... Read More
Mastering the Solinst Levelogger
14 December 2023
HydroTerra have been distributing Solinst products for the past 18 years with one of their most popular products being the datalogging pressure transducers which have been widely adopted around Australia. In this article, we look at the impressive range of deployment and downloading options for the latest Levelogger model (3001... Read More
Stygo systems receive crushing support
14 December 2023
HydroTerra would like to thank our clients for supporting our Integrated Modular System product range. Over the last 9 months we have supplied and supported a total of 330 Stygo systems. These systems, designed with simplicity in mind, are pre-assembled and contain all... Read More
HydroTerra’s 2023 Webinar Highlights & What’s in store for 2024!
14 December 2023
With the festive season upon us, we reflect on the culmination of the 2023 HydroTerra Webinar Series. Throughout the year, we orchestrated a total of 19 webinars. These sessions garnered substantial interest, boasting an average of 222 registrants per webinar and resulting in an impressive overall registration count exceeding 4000... Read More
NKE takes water quality monitoring to the next level
14 December 2023
The WiMo sonde, a flagship product from NKE Instrumentation, stands out as a cutting-edge solution for monitoring water parameters with precision and efficiency. With the ability to measure up to 20 water parameters, submergence to 250 meters and the convenience of plugging... Read More
We’re here to help & empower you!
14 December 2023
HydroTerra’s recent roadshows have underscored the ongoing challenges associated with keeping our customers well-informed about advancements and options in monitoring technology. It is through these interactive events that we gain a comprehensive understanding of our clients' technological requirements and the specific challenges... Read More
Dormer Soil Samplers – from floods to global recognition
14 December 2023
HydroTerra loves our Australian based manufacturers. One of our favourites is Dormer. This is their story. Established in the picturesque town of Murwillumbah (NSW), Dormer Soil Samplers have been at the forefront of crafting cutting-edge tools in Australia since 1953. Over the years, the company has earned a global reputation for... Read More
Our next webinar!
20 July 2023
Did you know that landfills pose a greater threat to global warming than we may realise? In fact, in Australia around 13 million tons of CO2-e (Carbon Dioxide equivalent) are emitted into our atmosphere from organic waste being deposited in landfills.... Read More
Gas monitoring at landfill sites
20 July 2023
Landfill gas is a mix of different gases that are created by the actions of microorganisms as they decompose organic waste. Landfill gas emissions can be harmful to the environment, it is therefore important that we monitor and control the level to which these gases are emitted from landfills. At... Read More
Dust monitoring at landfill sites
20 July 2023
The need for monitoring landfill sites: Landfill sites are known to introduce substantial quantities of pollutants, including dust, gases, odors, and soluble and insoluble substances into the environment. It is crucial to monitor these emissions to ensure compliance with environmental regulations. Landfill activities... Read More
Learnings on the small water cycle
20 July 2023
A huge thanks to Phil Mulvey, Chief Executive Officer from Ryzo Australia who at our most recent webinar, shared his incredible knowledge about the small water cycle and how understanding it can improve efficiency of water management on farms. “Managing water use... Read More
Uncovering Phytocaps at the WMRR conference
20 July 2023
By conference attendee and co-paper presenter Ruben Andersen, HydroTerra Field Technician. I was lucky enough to attend and present at the 2023 Australian Landfill & Transfer Stations Conference (ALTSC) in... Read More
Program released for ALGA’s flagship event
20 July 2023
The preliminary program has been released for ALGA’s much-anticipated Ecoforum/SustRem 2023 event in October. The program features a staggering 87 oral presentations, 12 keynotes, three training modules, five panel discussions, 24 poster pitches, 39 posters and 12 technology demonstrations – including... Read More
Reclaiming abandoned mine drainage for clean water use
15 June 2023
Here’s an interesting case study from the USA about a not-for-profit-led collaboration that’s helping reclaim and remediate abandoned mine drainage, with the help of some reliable Solinst Leveloggers. Coal mining in Pennsylvania has a long history, supplying a significant portion of the... Read More
Come visit us at WMRR!
15 June 2023
Next week is Australia’s leading landfill and transfer stations conference is being hosted by Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia (WMRR) at the Melbourne Conference and Exhibition Centre (MCEC). Come and visit us at Booth #6 to discuss the ever-changing... Read More
Maximising safety through drone water sampling using Hydrasleeves
15 June 2023
In the world of environmental research and monitoring, obtaining accurate water samples is crucial for assessing the quality and safety of our water resources. However, certain conditions and locations can make manual sampling difficult or even dangerous. Enter HydraSleeves - a sampling apparatus... Read More
Lessons from Myriota
15 June 2023
Huge thanks to Daniel Franklin from Myriota who last week shared his incredible knowledge about satellites and IoT and how they’re being used to improve water monitoring! His fascinating presentation taught us that:
- Satellite constellations have changed dramatically in recent years.
- The trend... Read More
Next webinar: Calibration free pH sensors revolutionise water quality monitoring
15 June 2023
While it’s amazing to think how precisely we can measure water quality today, there are still some fundamental challenges that experts around the world have been trying to overcome for better effectiveness and greater accuracy. One such challenge has been when measuring pH in fields such as water management, mining,... Read More
Which no-purge sampler is right for my job?
15 June 2023
There is a great range of no-purge, or grab samplers, in HydroTerra’s marketplace. But one question we are constantly working to answer with our clients is: “Which grab sampler is the best one for... Read More
The non-contact sport of detecting oil spills
15 June 2023
A demonstration tells a thousand words, and we were lucky enough to have a full demonstration of LDI’s Remote Optical Watcher (ROW) recently to learn about this highly accurate sensor for detecting oil on water. You can now watch the full ROW... Read More
No blue, no green: Time for positive change
18 May 2023
Plastic pollution and ocean health is under the spotlight this World Environment Day (5 June) and World Oceans Day (8 June) with Plastic Oceans Australasia (POA) presenting a special message to help protect our oceans. Featuring Ricki Hersburgh (POA's Executive Director), Dr Paul Harvey (author of The Plasticology Project), Nicola Tsiolis... Read More
The ultimate remediation guide – Thanks to Aeroqual
18 May 2023
Remediation is a huge part of urban regeneration and growth. If done right, transforming past sites into commercial developments can yield large investment returns. There are many things to keep in mind when attempting to deliver a successful regeneration... Read More
Solinst App Interface saves time & money
18 May 2023
When you arrive at your monitoring location wouldn’t it be great if you could access your level data quickly without having to remove the level logger? Wouldn’t it also be great if you did not have to carry your laptop around with... Read More
X-factor yields bumper crops
18 May 2023
Sugarcane growers involved in an international study, have reported a 70 percent increase in yield leading to significant increases in profits thanks to its precision... Read More
It’s perfect! New QLD presence
18 May 2023
We have a new office in Noosaville Queensland, bringing a range of benefits to our North Australian clients. Our in-field support response times will reduce with a local team available for activation, and with shorter travel times comes lower costs. But most importantly,... Read More
Proficiency in phytocaps on show
18 May 2023
"Phytocaps: Trials & tribulations of monitoring and assessing transpiration cap performance" is the topic that Richard Campbell and Ruben Andersen will be presenting at the Australian Landfill & Transfer Stations Conference next month as part of the recently released program. The Waste... Read More
Come and visit us at AHA
18 May 2023
Stand 24 is where all the action will be at next week’s Australian Hydrographers Association Conference 2023 in Penrith, NSW. Come and visit Steve Dudgeon and Richard Walsh... Read More
The Biochar opportunity
18 May 2023
Special thanks to Nigel Murphy of Earth Systems who last week presented the HydroTerra Webinar and expanded our knowledge in biochar and the huge opportunity that exists in Australia for this product. So, what is Biochar? Biochar is a carbon-rich charcoal produced from the slow pyrolysis (heating at about 500 degrees... Read More
Early detection system for oil on water: Join the Tech-Talk
18 May 2023
You are invited to a special technical event we are hosting on Monday 22 May focusing on the remarkable Remote Optical Watcher (ROW), an innovative solution for detecting oil on water. ROW provides highly accurate and continuous monitoring, whether at effluent discharge or influent intake points. The non-contact sensor for detecting... Read More
Behind the scenes of HydroTerra’s Rental Workshop
18 May 2023
The HydroTerra Rental Workshop may sound like a tinkering, relaxed sort of environment, but the daily reality is far from it. While each day’s activities can vary greatly, the action-packed, fast pace... Read More
The future of water is here
20 April 2023
Forty-two percent of respondents under the age of 25 in a national survey conducted by the Australian Water Association (AWA) and Arup, ranked climate awareness as the most important societal trend when it comes to the future of water as a resource. The... Read More
Groundwater monitoring with Solinst Pneumatic Packers
20 April 2023
Low pressure pneumatic Packers are used to isolate a discrete zone in a well or borehole to prevent the mixing of soil gas or groundwater at that particular depth. Subsurface investigations are then focused on that particular depth. At the desired depths, Packers... Read More
ANB Webinar Series on pH sensor technology
20 April 2023
ANB Sensors are hosting a product webinar series over the month of April. The four-webinar-series is based on educating people on their calibration-free pH sensor technology. This technology is a step forward as they have developed a cost-effective, smart, self-calibrating, low-maintenance sensing system that... Read More
Visual MODFLOW Flex 9.0 is here!
20 April 2023
The Visual MODFLOW Flex brings together industry-standard codes for groundwater flow and contaminant transport. As well as essential analysis and calibration tools, and stunning 3D visualisation capabilities in a single environment. It is essentially a groundwater modelling software used for simulating groundwater flow and contaminant transport. The new Version 9.0 of... Read More
Minimising impacts of fertiliser runoff
20 April 2023
Nitrate fluxes in water systems due to fertiliser runoff can create substantial environmental and health concerns. Despite current research efforts, it is reported... Read More
Landfill expertise just a click away
20 April 2023
HydroTerra's Managing Director, Richard Campbell has been involved in the environmental industry for more than 25 years. Since 2006, he has focused on environmental monitoring and data management technologies applicable to the landfill and waste management sectors. Richard is highly experienced within the landfill... Read More
Simplifying the GED for landfill operators
20 April 2023
Landfill operators in Victoria carry an incredibly large responsibility to maintain their General Environmental Duty (GED). The GED is a set of strict laws introduced into the EPA Act (2017). These new laws came into effect on 1 July 2021, stating that,... Read More
Understanding pesticides to better manage water quality
20 April 2023
If we can understand how pesticides cause water pollution, we can adopt the required management practices to prevent this type of pollution from occurring in the first place. Here's a short 'ABC guide' to help understand water pollution... Read More
Filling the void – Nick Bailey
20 April 2023
We are very excited to announce the newest member of the HydroTerra staff, Nick Bailey! He joins us as a Technical Sales Consultant. Nick is an environmental scientist with a background in water quality monitoring and scientific sales. He studied at Monash University and... Read More
Sensing climate change in corals using AquapHOx
20 April 2023
Researchers at the University of Sydney School of Life and Environmental Science are using Pyroscience underwater long-term pH and oxygen sensors to help understand the impacts of climate change on coral reefs. One of the best ways to understand... Read More
Unmanned boat resolves tailings dam survey issues
16 March 2023
OceanAlpha's unmanned surface vehicle, the ME40 survey boat, solves issues mining companies have traditionally experienced with obtaining bathymetry data manually from tailings dams. The new ME40 survey technology has proved a great alternative to manned surveys, especially when the surveys are... Read More
Click. Click. ZOOM!
16 March 2023
We love sharing tips and tricks and valuable resources to reduce the head scratching, to save time and to make equipment selection easier. Solinst has an awesome library of videos and on-demand webinars that we find so useful. Here’s just a few... Read More
Monitoring harmful algal blooms
16 March 2023
An Algal bloom is the rapid increase or accumulation in the population of algae in freshwater or marine water systems. Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) are an issue of concern for water management worldwide as they pose a serious threat to public health, economy and biodiversity. HABS worldwide are increasing due... Read More
Calibration-free pH sensors
16 March 2023
Here is the latest update on the calibration-free pH sensors from our supplier ANB sensors. ANB sensors was founded in 2015 and are already bringing truly disruptive technology to the pH sensor market. So why is this... Read More
Save the date! ALGA’s ecoforum is back
16 March 2023
The Australian Land & Groundwater Association (ALGA) is excited to announce that ecoforum is back in 2023, held in conjunction with the 8th International Sustainable Remediation Conference from 10 - 13 October. ALGA, with the excellent work of the ecoforum/SustRem 2023 committees and sub-committees, is delighted to present:
First steps in soft plastics initiative
16 March 2023
Continuing the theme of emerging contaminants, and especially plastics, we note that Australia’s largest supermarkets, Coles and Woolworths, were recently issued with a clean-up notice by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA). The purpose of the notice was to manage the recycling and lawful removal of more than 5200 tons... Read More
New rental fleet acquisition!
16 March 2023
As reported recently we’ve got a new addition to our rental fleet; the Solinst 415 Submersible Pump! It’s currently out for a spin working hard to pump groundwater from wells for sampling and purging. This 12V pump is capable of pumping groundwater from 36.5m below ground surface and achieves... Read More
Air pollution – The silent killer?
16 March 2023
Air pollution is harming us more than we know! Traffic pollution alone is suspected to have been responsible for over 11,000 premature deaths in Australia in a single year (Yu, 2023). This is caused from nitrogen dioxide being formed during the combustion process in vehicles, which can lead to, “illnesses... Read More
Low-power, low-cost, high-performing handheld DO sensor enters market
16 March 2023
Aqualabo has a new DO sensor technology on the market. Ideal for seawater monitoring, fish farming, and the aquaculture industry, the sensor provides a cheaper alternative to your traditional DO sensors. The sensor uses optical dissolved oxygen technology and doesn’t require calibration. With... Read More
Influential women lead HydroTerra Webinar Series!
16 March 2023
In case you missed it - last week was international Women's Day - which seemed fitting as we were joined last Friday by Ricki Hersburgh, the third woman expert presenter in a row to feature as part of the HydroTerra Webinar Series. Ricky... Read More
Soft plastics recycling dilemma in NSW
16 February 2023
The council of Hornsby Shire in New South Wales have recently begun facing struggles due to the increasing demand of its soft plastics recycling service. To combat this, they have introduced a rule whereby residents are required to... Read More
Our next webinar! A step forwards in species identification
16 February 2023
Our next webinar will be held on Friday, 24 February where we will be joined by Melissa Carew of CAPIM, PEARG, & Unimelb. Melissa has been an entomologist and geneticist for over 20 years and so has acquired a vast wealth of... Read More
Is your garden healthy?
16 February 2023
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) have launched a very interesting new program called Garden Safe! The establishment of this program is part of a global initiative that helps you determine any potential contaminants in your garden to determine the... Read More
So, what are the risks of microplastics in soil?
16 February 2023
On Friday, 10 February, we at HydroTerra hosted our second webinar of 2023, and it certainly didn't disappoint! We... Read More
Groundwater awareness week 2023! What you need to know
16 February 2023
Groundwater Awareness Week (GWAW) is taking place from March 5-11! Water is one of, if not the most vital resource on the planet which supports life as we know it. Animals, plants, humans, and the entire ecosystem all depend... Read More
Sentek’s soil moisture probes
16 February 2023
Sentek’s soil moisture probes are widely used to manage soil moisture and fertilizer applications in irrigated potato crops. Irrigation and fertigation schedules are based on the information provided by probes on root growth; water content at various depths; fertilizer penetration and use;... Read More
Dormer Soil Samplers – What do they offer?
16 February 2023
Dormer Soil Samplers is a small Australian owned business that specialises in portable, hand operated soil sampling and drilling equipment for use in soils and sands. They currently supply to customers in 96 different countries, a clear advertisement for the quality... Read More