PFAS (Poly- and PerFluoroAlkyl Substances) the more commonly used name of a large group of chemicals used in products such as repellent coatings or fire retardants.  These chemicals are not known to break down and have proven very persistent in the environment and to bio-accumulate.  Their potential to impact human health has recently prompted Health Canada […]

Heron Instruments has been manufacturing the dipper-T Water Level Meter for over 20 years now. Over the years, it has evolved to be able to measure static water levels, drawdown levels, steel well casing length, and total well depth all with the push of a button or simply by switching out the probe. In this […]

Case Study – Groundwater Level Monitoring Groundwater removal on a tunnel construction site required precise monitoring of water level to allow for safe tunneling and shaft construction under unstable ground. Some 2.78 million trillion gallons of groundwater, 30.1 percent of the world’s freshwater, are estimated for the planet. It is a significant water supply source and […]

A very MOOving picture to say the least! A big thanks to our product photo/video contest WINNER Daniel Bernasconi from Arcadis U.S. He will be receiving a brand new rugged laptop/carry case courtesy of Heron Instruments Inc. Some honourable mentions include: Thank you to all of those that participated!! The runner-ups will receive free Heron […]

#GWAW Highlights Protection of the Resource; Encourages Public Participation Heron Instruments Inc officially earned the distinction of groundwater protector during the National Ground Water Association’s (NGWA) 20th anniversary of National Groundwater Awareness Week (#GWAW). Taking place March 10-16, #GWAW is an annual observance established to highlight the responsible development, management, and use of groundwater. The […]

Heron Instruments is pleased to announce the addition of our new Manufacturing Sales Representative, Norman Howard. Norm has over 40 years’ experience in the groundwater industry in various capacities. Norm has worked at Howard Pump Inc. for 22 years in the role of Driller, Pump Installer, General Manager and Vice President. In his 4 years at […]

Heron Instruments’ NEW dedicated, intuitive dipperLog Software (Version 1.1.0.0) in now QUICKER and EASIER to program, launch and recover data from Heron dipperLog data loggers! How to Setup a dipperLog The new software is paired perfectly with the release of the Heron dipperLog line of data loggers. Not only are you able to interface with […]

Heron Instruments is very pleased to be joining the Ontario Government at the WORLD WATER-TECH INNOVATION SUMMIT in London February 26-27, 2019. This year’s Summit will be focusing on Sustainability, Scalability and Service. The World Water-Tech Innovation Summit is now in its 8th year, and has gained global recognition as the summit where deals are […]

A common question posed by our customers is “What is the difference between the dipper-T and the dipper-T2?  Which one would work best for my project?” The answer to that question would depend on the scope of your project and the data collection required.  Both the dipper-T and dipper-T2 are highly accurate water level meters.  […]

Heron Instruments’ dipper-Tag Multi Purpose Tagline is the most economical tool in our water level meter family. The dipper-Tag water level meter can be used by drillers, well contractors, and field sampling technicians to: determine the top of the water column the bottom of the well the top of a bentonite or backfill layer or to lower […]