diff --git a/software/lib/waterlevel_sensor.c b/software/lib/waterlevel_sensor.c
index 3d441f8..d91667b 100644
--- a/software/lib/waterlevel_sensor.c
+++ b/software/lib/waterlevel_sensor.c
@@ -32,7 +32,6 @@ struct modbus_iface_param client_param = {
     .serial = {
         .baud = 9600,
         .parity = UART_CFG_PARITY_NONE,
-        .stop_bits_client = UART_CFG_STOP_BITS_1, // 1 stop bit for Modbus RTU
     },
 };