Online discharge measurement in environmental monitoring of mine sites

Knowing the actual discharge in rivers is critical information whenever you want to assess and protect the natural waters. We use a range of different technologies for monitoring discharge in natural rivers. The best fit for each application is always evaluated by our specialists.

One of the applied methods is a radar sensor from Geolux, which can calculate the total discharge based on the velocity and water level in the channel. The advanced radar sensor is easy to install even in challenging locations without mains power and is practically maintenance-free.

This method is also used in the environmental monitoring of Sibanye-Stillwater’s Keliber lithium project in Kaustinen, Finland. With the help of automatic measurement, total discharge of river Köyhäjoki can be monitored remotely in real time. Local calibration and accuracy of the measurement is ensured with manual discharge measurements.