Monitoring usually involves drilling a well into the aquifer and lowering sensors to record water level or quality. Short-term pump and slug tests show how aquifers respond to water extraction, while long-term monitoring tracks the effects of climate, development, and seasonal changes.
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Groundwater makes up only about 30% of the Earth’s fresh water, yet it is essential for drinking water, agriculture, and maintaining stream health. With rising demand, continuous monitoring of water levels and quality has become increasingly important.
Buraq Integrated Solutions provides low-power, reliable dataloggers and sensors designed for both temporary and permanent well installations. Wireless systems now simplify multi-well testing by eliminating cables and allowing synchronized measurements with real-time communication and internet access.
Heavy water use caused major declines in the Sparta Aquifer, with levels dropping over 300 feet in some areas. A monitoring network was established using CR200 dataloggers and SDI-12 pressure transducers at 29 wells, sending data via cellular modem to a central station. Data is publicly accessible online, with additional real-time stations supported by the USGS.