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Installing a Piezometer near Bethany Lake

Detailed Description

A piezometer is a device used to measure the pressure of a liquid, particularly water, within a specific point of a system, such as soil, rock, or a pipe. It is widely used in geotechnical, hydrogeological, and civil engineering applications to monitor water levels, pore water pressure, and hydraulic head in the ground or other systems.

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