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Rivers, oceans, lakes, aquifers, groundwater, stormwater, urban canals, underground streams, estuaries, and more -- we are passionate about water quality! This page will help you find resources to explore the waterbodies you care about, and connect with other people who have the same interests: ### Questions on Water Quality: [questions:water-quality] **** ## Monitoring * [Water sampling](/water-sampling) * [Water sensors](/water-sensors) * Posts on #water-monitoring * Posts on #water-testing * Posts on #reagents ## Water quality parameters Read about different water quality parameters here, including pH, nitrogen, conductivity, temperature, ORP and turbidity: * https://publiclab.org/common-water-contaminants Also see this overview of 7 ways to monitorn water quality: * https://publiclab.org/notes/anngneal/12-08-2017/7-ways-to-measure-monitor-and-evaluate-water-quality ## Groups and projects working on water quality issues: [wikis:project:water-quality] **** ## Water quality related pages [wikis:parent:water-quality] **** ## Activities [activities:water-quality]...


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kanarinka "I'm actually not sure about this - @donblair - do you know the answer? " | Read more » about 8 years ago
warren "Hey Stevie -- was thinking about how to refine this question for a specific use case, and came across this post by @tonyc: https://publiclab.org/no..." | Read more » over 8 years ago
warren "We (@cfastie and I) tried this out at #leaffest2016 and will post an activity based on it soon! " | Read more » over 8 years ago
pdhixenbaugh "I'm intrigued by the speaker resistance - can that be measured with a multimeter - and what are the rules of thumb for not burning out the timer? " | Read more » over 8 years ago
kgradow1 "https://publiclab.org/wiki/coqui " | Read more » over 8 years ago
pdhixenbaugh "@kgradow1 I'm having trouble finding the coqui activity grid. Could you link to it? " | Read more » over 8 years ago
kgradow1 "Accidentally posted this on the coqui activity grid and looks like I can't remove it. Help? " | Read more » over 8 years ago
kanarinka "Thanks @warren! @kgradow1 - this is a great suggestion for improvement as I've also had that happen. How about @akshaya and I will make a digikey s..." | Read more » over 8 years ago
kgradow1 "This is a great overview! One suggested edit: Include an explanation of how component variability might impact the circuit. I've tried to build th..." | Read more » over 8 years ago
warren "Hi, I reposted this from https://publiclab.org/wiki/coqui-a-simple-water-conductivity-sensor -- to make it into an activity that can be featured in..." | Read more » over 8 years ago
warren "Reminds me of when we modified a Plant Cam (a gardening variation of these hunting cams) for infrared: https://publiclab.org/notes/warren/6-27-2011..." | Read more » over 8 years ago
warren "great -- just ordered it! " | Read more » over 8 years ago
stevie "I don't really have clear ideas about specs for this, except battery power, durability, and one that's low cost. Let's give that one a try! " | Read more » over 8 years ago
warren "Stevie -- on a price/features comparison, this $95 one looks pretty good: https://www.amazon.com/Crenova-Hunting-Infrared-Scouting-Surveillance/dp/..." | Read more » over 8 years ago
stevie "Oh this sounds great! I think you mentioned you have a Mobius already @warren? Can you order one of the trap cams as well? Would be great to have s..." | Read more » over 8 years ago
cfastie "There are a lot of options for cameras to do this type of timelapse recording: Trail cams (smart battery power management, limited preprogrammed ..." | Read more » over 8 years ago
warren "Shall we order one of those and try it out? " | Read more » over 8 years ago
warren "Oops, my comment is poorly formatted, (can't re-edit but filed an issue) -- but you get the idea. I don't know of a moving body of water near LEAFF..." | Read more » over 8 years ago
warren "I saw your related request on the LEAFFEST organizing thread, just wanted to connect that info here as well: - how the cams could be set up (angle..." | Read more » over 8 years ago
donblair "Hi Rebeccah! Fantastic stuff here. Lots to digest, and I have several thoughts -- but first, quickly: the frequency output of the Coqui requires..." | Read more » over 8 years ago
cfastie "Hi Rebeccah, Just in case this can explain the problems when using the proto board, are you aware that the proto board for the Riffle has its pins..." | Read more » over 8 years ago
pdhixenbaugh "Hello Rebeccah! I'm interested in replicating this experiment! The biggest thing I am unsure about is the code - can you link to the riffle code yo..." | Read more » over 8 years ago
warren "Hi, Rebeccah -- looks like your lead image didn't work -- maybe try again, or email it to web@publiclab.org if you can't get it to upload? I'm int..." | Read more » over 8 years ago
EdMallon "Believe it or not, the UNO Datalogger tutorial I posted last year has risen to the top of the traffic stats on our blog, and has generated more tha..." | Read more » over 8 years ago