Hydraulic conductivity testing
Get the critical flow data you need—without the complexity that slows you down. Accurate hydraulic conductivity measurements are essential for understanding water movement, modeling behavior, and protecting infrastructure. But traditional methods demand hours of hands-on work and leave too much room for error. Our scientists combine advanced, field-proven methods with decades of expertise to deliver precise, reliable conductivity data—fast. Our streamlined process eliminates the guesswork, so you can trust your results, focus on analysis, and drive your project forward with confidence.
Leave the complexity to us
We measure hydraulic conductivity in the lab using two instruments: the KSAT, which uses both the falling head (automated) and constant head (non-automated) methods on a soil core; and HYPROP, which automatically determines unsaturated hydraulic conductivity on an undisturbed soil sample. Each device simplifies traditionally tedious, painstaking measurements by automating them, delivering the data directly to LABROS software. Removing manual interventions not only reduces the potential for human error in measurements, it also reduces the time necessary to generate a complete hydraulic conductivity curve for any soil type. As a result, you get project-ready data you can trust in less time.
Partner with us to get more data points, more resolution, and more information than traditional methods such as pressure plates or hanging water columns.
Your samples. Your schedule.
The HYPROP and KSAT are designed to use a standard 250 mL or 100 mL, 2 in diameter sampling ring, which means a single sample can be used for both analyses. Each device can complete its analysis in only days, versus weeks or months with traditional methods. As a result, you spend less time collecting samples, less time waiting for results, and less of your budget on tedious lab work.
Partnering with METER means you get accurate, actionable data quickly, so you can keep your project moving.
Use your budget on data, not lab time
The HYPROP and KSAT are designed to use a standard 250 mL or 100 mL, 2 in diameter sampling ring, which means a single sample can be used for both analyses. Each device can complete its analysis in only days, versus weeks or months with traditional methods. As a result, you spend less time collecting samples, less time waiting for results, and less of your budget on tedious lab work.
Partnering with METER means you get accurate, actionable data quickly, so you can keep your project moving.
Standards and protocols
Our lab services are performed in both the United States and Germany. As part of the initial consultation for service, we will help determine which office is the most appropriate for your project needs according to your location and any protocol or reporting standards that must be met.
Before collecting samples in the United States, we recommend reviewing the USDA Domestic Soil Quarantine Map.
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