Ka ora te wai, ka ora te whenua, ka ora ngā tāngata.

If the water is healthy, the land is healthy, the people are healthy.

Lady drinking clean, safe water

HydroMetrics

Are you concerned about the incoming freshwater standards? Check if you are operating within your nitrate limits by using nitrate monitoring.

Nitrate contamination in drinking water has been identified as an escalating global issue due to the excessive use of fertilizers particularly in areas with intensive agricultural practices. To address this challenge optimally, HydroMetrics’ real-time monitoring sensors have demonstrated significant efficacy in monitoring underground water levels. By allowing landowners and businesses to responsibly manage their land and water resources, these sensors play a vital role in sustainable environmental management practices. Furthermore, these user-friendly sensors do not require extensive technical expertise to operate optimally hence making them accessible to a broad range of users. This innovative approach to nitrate monitoring in water bodies presents significant potential benefits for not only agriculture but also other industries which rely on good water quality for optimal performance.

A Window Into the Future

The rise of nitrate contamination in groundwater is a growing worldwide concern, largely attributed to excessive fertilizer usage and the incursion of these chemicals into the soil. This issue is particularly pronounced in heavily agricultural regions of the world. Innovative tools such as HydroMetrics sensors offer a continuous approach to monitoring groundwater, allowing landowners and businesses to safeguard their water supplies and the surrounding environment. Notably, these sensors are user-friendly and do not require specialized technical knowledge to operate. Cost-effective and dependable, HydroMetrics sensors are uniquely designed to cater to various environmental, agricultural, and industrial settings. Utilizing these devices makes it possible to measure the extent of contamination and execute necessary remedial measures. Verily, “measurement is key to management!”
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I purchased the HydroMetrics Nitrate GW50 Groundwater Optical Nitrate Sensor last year. I have found the HydroMetrics equipment extremely easy to use – plus it records consistent and accurate results in real-time.
The mobile kit is fit for purpose and suits my needs.

Val McMillan, McMillan Drilling

Natural water feature at Wairuna Runoff Opening

Wairuna Runoff Opening

The development of Wairuna runoff has been a collaborative journey spearheaded by Hekeao Hinds Lowlands Catchment Group facilitator Phillip Everest and generously supported by the

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