Low-cost sensor system could warn farmers of salt stress in plants

Soil salinity is a critical concern in agriculture when excessive soluble salts restrict a plant's water uptake, according to ...
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ESP32 motion detection setup with Arduino and ESPHome for Home Assistant

In this video, I'm exploring the use of Mini PIR Sensors with ESP32 with both Arduino-based projects as well as making a movement sensor for Home Assistant by using ESPHome. The sensor is quite ...
News4Jax

Declining water levels, limited rainfall prompt Northeast Florida officials to issue Phase II Severe Water Shortage

The logo for the St. Johns River Water Management District (Copyright 2026 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved.) PALATKA, Fla. – The St. Johns River Water ...
IEEE

Smart Water Level Indicator and Control System Using Arduino Uno and Bluetooth

Abstract: The water level indicator project utilizes an Arduino Uno microcontroller, an LCD display, and a Bluetooth module to provide an efficient solution for monitoring water levels and controlling ...
WDBJ

Google Data Center’s expected water use made public

BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - The Western Virginia Water Authority this week released records detailing Google’s projected water use at a planned data center in Botetourt County, following a ...
Hackaday

Making Effective, Affordable Water Level Monitors

Water wells are simple things, but that doesn’t mean they are maintenance-free. It can be important to monitor water levels in a well, and that gets complicated when the well is remote. Commercial ...
World Bank

Scaling Water Reuse: A Tipping Point for Municipal and Industrial Use

Water reuse is a vital solution to growing water insecurity—offering a reliable, climate-resilient supply for cities and industries facing increasing stress on traditional water sources. While the ...
People

Scientist Who Tested Microplastics Levels in Bottled Water Says You Should Be 'Drinking It Straight Out of the Tap'

A new study found that bottled water had “significantly higher particle concentrations” than tap water Getty Bottled water contains “significantly higher” concentrations of plastic than tap water, ...
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel

Colorado water officials plan for “exceedingly grim” drought forecasts, low reservoir levels

Michelle Garrison, a state water resources specialist, saw something missing on her January drive from Oregon to Denver. No ice on the roads. No snow in the foothills. Her mind turned to drought and ...
KTVB

Elevated levels of manganese found in Payette's water supply

PAYETTE, Idaho — Update: On Monday, Feb. 2, the city of Payette has reported that manganese levels have dropped to a healthy level, meaning the water advisory has been lifted. Water monitoring will ...
Jalopnik

Why You Should Stop Using Tap Water In Your Windshield Washer Reservoir

We've all been there. You're behind the wheel, and the windshield needs cleaning. You activate the windshield washer fluid pump, only to hear a whirring sound and see nothing spray. The instinct might ...
Reuters

Microsoft rolls out initiative to limit data-center power costs, water use impact

Jan 13 (Reuters) - Microsoft (MSFT.O), opens new tab on Tuesday unveiled an initiative to curb water usage at its U.S. data centers and limit the impact on the general population from any potential ...