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Passive water sampling takes a representative groundwater sample without any purging or pumping from the bore. The Hydrasleeve is an easy-to-use example of this methodology that can be deployed for months at a time. Collecting a sample with a HydraSleeve is usually a simple one-person operation. The standard HydraSleeve components are detailed in the picture…

Why it is essential to monitor groundwater? Monitoring ground water is essential to gain an understanding of aquifer water levels and quality. This provides insight around how the aquifer interacts with local surface water sources, ecosystems and bores and determines whether development works have potential to impact them.  Ground water monitoring should occur prior to…

Environmental Water Monitoring – What is water monitoring, and why is it important? Water monitoring is the regular observation and tracking of water quality. With governments, communities, and businesses required to meet water quality standards, both regulatory and as part of a social licence to operate, it is a crucial part of determining ecosystem and…

Environmental consultancy covers a broad range of disciplines to ensure that projects and operations are compliant with the Australian environmental regulations. The works the consultants undertake is crucial in protecting the environment in which we live.  As an environmental consultant, you are often required to assess sites and undertake investigations for many commercial projects or…

The Van Dorn water sampler is a unique piece of water sampling equipment that is intended for both shallow or deep water. These water samplers are often referred to as “horizontal” because of the way that they descend the water, being parallel to the bottom bed. The sampler is pulled sideways around 1m before the…

There are many elements that go into ensuring the safety of your employees and your workplace itself. Gas monitoring equipment should be an important part of your safety procedures, particularly for those at operating plants and in close proximity to large amounts of gas. Our environmental monitoring specialists at ECO Environmental all encourage the use…

Water is an essential element of our lives, giving life to all living creatures on Earth. The importance of ensuring that this water is of sound quality is extremely important, particularly if that water is intended for consumption. Water quality testing can provide valuable data on the condition of a particular body of water, and…

Regular dust monitoring is an important step in maintaining the safety of your workplace and assessing the impact of your work on the wider community.

Low flow groundwater sampling is a valuable sampling method that can help you obtain an accurate representation of the quality of your groundwater.

Water turbidity can quite simply be defined as “the clarity of water”. A more complete definition is “the cloudiness, opacity or thickness of water due to suspended matter”.