Water Quality: A Foundation of Hydrological Monitoring
Measuring water quality is one of the foundations of hydrological monitoring for surface water applications, which can include open channels, rivers, reservoirs, lakes, and estuaries. It’s crucial to monitor essential indicators of water quality such as water temperature, conductivity, pH, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, and nutrients for a number of reasons, including preventing harmful algae blooms and the proliferation of invasive aquatic plant species.
OTT HydroMet's versatile water quality technology options including multiparameter sondes, CTD’s, and UV nitrate sensors provide flexible solutions for spot sampling or profiling, continuous deployment, or continuous deployment real-time. Reliable water quality data combined with powerful software tools helps professionals detect patterns, make better decisions, and increase efficiency in the lab and on the deployment site.