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Early Flood Warnings: IoT Sensors Deployed in Eastern Slovakia

Recent flooding events in the region have highlighted the urgent need for innovative solutions to protect our communities. After almost a year of work in silence as part of FLOPRES project, we were able to demonstrate the power of tech to the public and install the first IoT sensors in Eastern Slovakia. What is FLOPRES?  FLOPRES is a collaborative Slovak-Polish initiative aimed at creating an integrated solution for flood modeling, forecasting, early warnings, and the integrati...

Key Take-Aways from SlovakiaTech: Paving the Way for a Sustainable Future

At SlovakiaTech 2024, the agenda was packed with inspiring talks, interactive workshops, and engaging panel discussions. This year, the event covers the latest topics and trends in technology, innova...

In (Tap) Water: What You Need to Know About Cyanobacteria

Summers bring us joy and a yearning for a soothing dip in our favorite lakes and ponds. Yet, lurking beneath the sparkling surface is a little-known threat to our water quality - Cyanobacteria, or bl...

Introducing MERATCH Pressure Level Sensor

Traditional groundwater monitoring methods can be time-consuming and labor-intensive. The MERATCH Pressure Level Sensor addresses these challenges by offering a fully automated solution. This innovat...

FLOPRES Project Update: Installation of MERATCH Water Level Sensors

Flash floods, with their rapidly rising water levels and all the destruction in their wake, are increasingly common scenarios worsened by climate change. These water hazards call for immediate and co...

Fluoride in Your Tap: Friend or Foe to Your Teeth?

Welcome to the first installment of our series exploring the impact of various minerals found in our drinking water! In this initial post, we'll delve into the world of fluoride, a mineral that has s...

A Wake-Up Call on Water Quality from BVS

A third of wells don't make the grade. Water authorities provided free water analyses, and the results raise concerns. The main issue? Nitrates. Many household wells have water that significantly...

Case Study: Advancing Simulated Flood Management in the Danube River with MERATCH

The practice of simulated flooding plays a crucial role in the sustainable management of the Danube River floodplain. These controlled water releases are essential for maintaining the ecological bala...

NEWS: GOSPACE LABS Protects Against Floods with Innovative Digital Infrastructure for the FLOPRES ProjectNEWS:

Gródek nad Dunajcem – February 27, 2024 – Slovak technology company GOSPACE LABS will be responsible for the digital infrastructure of the FLOPRES project, which focuses on flood prevention and ...

Case Study: Wastewater Management

Improperly managed urban wastewater poses a significant environmental and health risk due to pollutants like harmful bacteria, viruses, nitrogen, and phosphorus. These contaminants can harm rivers an...

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