Groundswell Example Manual
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1. RBC 6 Ecology Action Centre SS Biv wate 7 Ae Project Step by Step Well Monitoring Well monitoring consists of two simple steps 1 taking a manual water level measurement with the water level recorder and 2 uploading the automatic water level measurements from the datalogger and the barologger Finding the Well and Heading Out Dont monitor during inclement weather The upload process is not time sensitive it is best to wait for good weather and not jeopardize the equipment the well or the laptop Make sure you have a map of the well site if you are unfamiliar with the location Let the Groundswell coordinator know you will be monitoring if you think you will need her help if it s your first time for example Opening the Well If the well is locked use the key for the padlock and open the well cap Place the well cap beside the well with the padlock in the cap so it won t get lost When you open the well you will find two cords with ports for the Levelogger LL and the Barologger BL Remove these ports and let them dangle out of the well Collecting a Water Level Measurement 1 Set the water level recorder WLR next to the well Remove the WLR user manual from the case and review the use of the tape guide 2 Remove the tape guide from the back of the WLR and clip it to the well Insert the leg of the WLR into the tape guide and rest the other leg on the casing of the well 3 Unscrew the lock to allow2. and also in areas of high development Expanding the provincial network would provide information about groundwater resources in more areas of the province In particular some regions are facing development or industry issues and are in dire need of information about their aquifers The cost of adding observation wells in every community installing and maintaining dataloggers in each well and visiting them regularly is prohibitive Groundswell is creating a community based groundwater monitoring network of wells which will cover more of the province and provide vital watershed information to local communities By identifying monitoring wells and unused drinking wells that would be appropriate for monitoring and pairing them with community groups in the local area a new network of low cost monitoring is achievable Groundwater monitoring in Nova Scotia currently uses the provincially run Groundwater Observation Well Network GOWN Established in 1965 the network measures groundwater quality and levels to assess the impact of human activities on groundwater and long term trends associated with issues such as climate change The network consists of 39 monitoring wells distributed across the province Each well is equipped with electronic data loggers which collect groundwater level measurements every hour The wells are visited by a field technician twice per year in order to assess the data loggers and compare the manual water level to the digi
3. Download Recover Previous Log Figure 3 To save the data click the Save File As icon SS and input desired name for the saved file use the Project ID for the filename for example GS 103 BL Save Data Export Data 2002854 Aquaterra Resource 2011 10 26 Logger Seral Number Filename Geen Aquaterra Resource LEVEL Unit om Offset 0 000000 cm TEMPERATURE Unt or Figure 4 9 Ecology Action Centre NM E combined ht 23 23 23 22 22 Date Time LEVEL TEMPERATURE 26 10 2011 11 58 53 0 AM 26 10 2011 11 59 01 0 AM 0480 0295 0110 9925 2740 10 26 11 58 53 12 10 26 11 59 01 997 6600 997 6375 997 6150 997 5925 997 5700 RBC Blue Water Adii Project The data will be saved in a ___ xle or lev format As a backup next click on Export Data Kg and save the data in the same location as the xle file Use the same name format as above Disconnect the datalogger from the laptop Open the folder where the files were saved and verify that they were uploaded Take the other port hanging out of the well and connect it to the computer Follow the same procedures as above starting at Receive Settings from Datalogger When you are finished with both loggers you can pack everything up secure the well and leave the site Congratulations you are finished the field component Sending Files to Groundswell Coor
4. Manual Groundswell Jennifer West MSc PGeo Groundwater Coordinator RBC SAG Blue Water De Project 6 Ecology Action Centre NOVASCOTIA Environment Natural Resources TD Friends of the Environment Foundation smallchangefund Table of Contents Introduction to Groundewell M ssssssnseeuneeeeneee sete t tek L EL ERE LEES ERR E REELLE REE ERE k Rk k kr ner 3 ENE 6 PN ee 7 PE ETE 7 Step by Step Well Monitoring rorrrrrnrrrrnnnernnnrrrnnnrvnnnrnranrennnnennansnnnnnennnnennnnsennnnennnssennnsennnssnnnnne 8 Finding the Well and Heading Cut 8 PEN 8 Collecting a Water Level Measurement u ssssssseeseuenee ennen nen kn ene n enken enke keen ken ken kk kner 8 Send Up the Base SANN DEE 9 Uploading Water Level PA E 9 Sending Files to Groundswell Coordinator 13 Appendix A Quick Start Instruction Manual for Solinst Levelogger Gold 14 Appendix B Instruction Manual for Water Level Recorder W W u sssssssseeeeeer reen rer 15 Appendix C Groundswell Field Forms u sssssssseueeee ett k kk LER E ERE E NERE E REESE ERE REESE REE RE re 16 Date updated May 2012 Jennifer West 6 Ecology Action Centre RBC SNE Blue Water Project Introduction to Groundswell Currently provincial monitoring wells are located in 25 of the 42 surface watersheds in the province Ideal distribution of wells would see at least one well in every watershed
5. dinator Files should be sent to the project coordinator at your earliest convenience Here are the files to send Raw barologger and levellogger files e g GS 101 LL 2012 04 01 xle and GS 101 BL 2012 04 01 xle Scanned field form or filled out digitally e g GS 101 Field form 2012 05 15 pdf or GS 101 Field form doc Any photos of the well that you think are important are also welcome TA DA You have finished monitoring your well Thank you RBC Blue Water Project 6 Ecology Action Centre 13 Appendix A Quick Start Instruction Manual for Solinst Levelogger Gold full manual available online RBC Blue Water utide Project 6 Ecology Action Centre SA Appendix B Instruction Manual for Water Level Recorder RBC Blue Water ulige Project ee Ecology Action Centre 15 Appendix C Groundswell Field Forms RBC Blue Water utide Project 6 Ecology Action Centre 16 GROUNDSWELL GROUNDWATER LEVEL RECORDING FIELD REPORT GROUNDSWELL ID DATE TIME 24HOUR __ WEATHER L DATA DOWNLOADED FILE NAME WATER LEVEL RECORDER MEASUREMENT DID YOU USE THE TAPE GUIDE YES NO COMMENTS TECHNICIAN S NAME S DDZ x i gt Blue Water Project Ecology Action Centre 17
6. is to provide community groups with guidance during their well monitoring The manual includes a monitoring equipment checklist and a step by step guide to measuring water level uploading datalogger information and submitting data to the project coordinator It also includes a troubleshooting section for accessing the well operating the equipment navigating the software and uploading the data RBC Blue Water ulige Project ee Ecology Action Centre Equipment The Groundswell project uses Solinst Levelogger Gold dataloggers and barologgers and Solinst Water Level Meters which are generously loaned to Groundswell by Nova Scotia Environment Instruction manuals for these instruments are included in the appendices of this manual The water level recorders are stored in secure locations at or close to the offices of each organization The equipment must be signed out following a monitoring schedule which is accessible to group volunteers who are participating in monitoring activities The equipment is assigned to each community group but is the property of the Ecology Action Centre Itis the responsibility of each community group to a provide a safe secure storage location for the equipment b maintain the equipment in good order keep it clean dry etc c maintain a schedule of monitoring and identify where the equipment is at all times d keep all the equipment together and provide it to monitoring volunteers in a tra
7. ncies or faults Observation Wells Database Copyright Province of Nova Scotia All rights on this map reserved NADS3 8 amp Crown Copyright Province of Nova Scotia 2010 Environment All sights veaarved UTM Nova Scotia Environment NSE provides all of the data collected from these wells to the public using an online database Users can download long term groundwater data for any of the wells Additionally yearly reports are completed to review activities in the network and highlight water level or quality changes which were recorded at each well 6 Ecology Action Centre RBC NN Blue Water 19 Project Groundswell has identified several community environmental groups who are interested in monitoring groundwater resources in the Halifax Regional Municipality These groups have been given one or two wells to monitor on a regular basis and will provide the data to the Groundswell project Data is provided on a publicly accessible website Community groups will visit wells in their area on a regular schedule to assess the data logger collect a water level measurement and upload the data The Groundswell project aims to a build an awareness of groundwater issues b create a continuous water level dataset for more communities c increase understanding of provincial groundwater aquifers and d increase the number of wells in the province using an affordable monitoring framework The purpose of this manual
8. nsportable case or kit and e provide reimbursement to Ecology Action Centre for loss of the machine if the equipment malfunctions due to mis use mis handling or mis storage It is the responsibility of the Ecology Action Centre to a provide maintenance services on the equipment when necessary b provide troubleshooting when the equipment is not functioning and c provide insurance on the equipment and replace the equipment if it fails because of reasonable wear Deor NDS NE Blue Water _ Project 6 Ecology Action Centre Components Datalogger Water Level Recorder Tape Guide Lock dial behind behind Logger Port Logger Power Test Button Power Dial USB Cable Note the dataloggers are never removed from the well They have already been installed so you don t have to take them to or from the site You will not see the logger because it is suspended in the well You will only see the logger port sticking out of the top of the well after it is opened Before you head out Prior to beginning a site visit and well monitoring event the following checklist should be reviewed to ensure all necessary equipment and tools are on hand e Directions to well e Laptop charged with Levelogger e Water level recorder software installed with drivers e USB cable e Groundswell manual e Key to padlock on well e Field Form e Gloves e Cell phone recommended e Folding table e Camera optional
9. t Open the Solinst program follow download instruction at www solinst com under Downloads In the top centre of the window Com Port Selection should have something selected possibly COM PORT 1 or USB SERIAL PORT depends on computer ee Ecology Action Centre RBC ANG Blue Water utide Project Com Port Selection USB Serial Port Retrieve Datalogger Settings Start Tee S rd Torre Stee Time Compuber Time 18 05 2012 11 09 31 AM k 1 r Memory gebr VETEEN Datalogg i Used Memi a ata Free Meson Be ER eadrgis Y singi Project ID Datakigger Sampling Mode 7 Important Tabs 1 Datalogger Settings 2 Data Control Datalogger Memory Mode Future Start Future Stop 18 05 2012 z 18 05 2012 s od At R Sage LO 41 48 ANM ke 10 41 48 ANM e art Noy Stop Mom Figure 1 CO Ecology Action Centre RBC Blue Water aid Project 10 Le Click on the Receive Settings from Datalogger button If the connection is successful the logger will appear on your screen with settings filled in A non running levelogger is Shown here d Solinst Levelogger software e eee amp ap pers f S File Datalogger Utilities Configuration Help Datalogger Settings Data Control Real Time View Data Compensation Leveloader ee i FA al ev va Com Port 7 USB Serial Port COMS Solinst Hevelogger Datalogger Information Datalogger Time S
10. tal measurement Some wells are also fitted with telemetry units which send the data to a central computer This extra RBC 6 Ecology Action Centre Blue Water 3 tid Project equipment is installed in hard to reach sites and allows the field technician to visit them less frequently Water samples are also periodically collected from the wells to assess groundwater quality Active Groundwater Observation Wells of Nova Scotia Margaree VEDR 4 Amherst O7D A TZ wb Monasterv 028 North Grant 054 cellev River 073 J pi Debert 068 Atlanta 074 Truro 014 S Ga Surrav Siding 007 ei Wei Greenwood 003 5 N pod 2 nn Wilmot 005 ntville 048 DE gt Sheet Harbour 056 Annapolis Royal 062 P a X D tt LEE Se Wolfie ON _Y ee per Coldbrook 081 keng 4 SC A adh T at r Fraser Brook 004 f K Musquodoboit Hbr 078 Meteghan 060 dl wrencetown 043 d d R gr i e nd d West Northfield 077 a DY s d iy Hayden Lake 059 X Disclaimer Map Notes AS s The information on this map may have come from a variety Cartographic compilation design and production by Nova Scotia Ss i M of government and non government sources and is subject Environment Water and Wastewater Branch 1010 to change without notice Nova Scotia Environment Base data derived from the Nova Scotia Map Atlas and NSE Groundwater N NOVA TIA accepts no liability for any errors deficie
11. tatus 18 05 2012 10 35 03 AM StartTime 26 10 2011 11 58 53 AM E 26 10 2011 11 59 01 AM Computer Time 18 05 2012 11 34 28 AM Serial Number 2002854 stop Time Instrument Type Mio Datalogger Memory UsedMemory 2 Readingfs Free Memory 39998 Readingis Firmware Version 3 002 Location Aquaterra Resource Project ID 50 89552 Datalogger Sampling Mode 7 H Chi LEVEL Identification LEVEL Unit cm Sampling Rate 3 FlCompressed 7 Offset cm 0 El Ch2 TEMPERATURE Identification TEMPERATURE Unit DW Datalogger Memory Mode E ei Slate CG F SA Continuous 7 Start Stop Datalogger Future Start Future Stop 18 05 2012 18 05 2012 KE E i 05 a RT 10 41 48 AM 10 41 48 AM Start Now Stop Mow Figure 2 Never click on the stop sign shown in the lower right here it is not active Click the Data Control tab refer to Figure 1 To download the data from the logger select jj KA and select the sub tab if it is not already selected and then click on Download Data All Data The data will be presented in a table and graph c RBC SNE Blue Water ulige Project 6 Ecology Action Centre i M Soinst Leveiooger Sotwore EELER Lee File Datalogger Utilities Configuration Help Datalogger Settings Data Control Real Time View Data Compensation Leveloader YW KE Sr comport use serairotccom gt Solinst Levelogger All Data 8 Append Download Partial
12. the spool to spin freely Turn the probe on by turning the power dial clockwise all the way Press the power test button to be sure it is working it will beep when you press the button 4 Carefully remove the probe and insert it into the well allowing the probe to drop into the well in a controlled fashion not free falling as it might hit and damage the loggers Suspended in the well When the WLR beeps the probe has contacted water in the well e Q RBC 6 Ecology Action Centre El Blue Water 8 tid Project 5 Stop lowering the probe The WLR will keep beeping until you reel it back to above the water line Carefully adjust the WLR measuring tape by hand until the probe is just touching the water line The depth to water is measured as the distance from the top of the casing of the well to the point at which the probe starts to beep 6 Record the measurement on the WLR measuring tape at the top of the tape guide on the Groundswell Form to 3 decimal places e g 2 582 m Turn the WLR off and reel in the probe being careful not to let the tape tangle or twist Secure the probe to its holder secure the spool with the side screw Setting Up the Base Station When possible bring all supplies from your car to the monitoring site before starting the monitoring Turn your laptop on Take out your field form Uploading Water Level Data Choose one of the ports and connect the cord from the logger to the laptop USB por
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