Industrial Wastewater What are trade effluent charges? A wide variety of companies and organisations across different industries create trade effluent as the result of a specific process or activities such as producing food & drink, building cars or developing medicines. If your business produces trade effluent that […] weiter
wastewater management Managing storm overflows in AMP 7 Maintaining a good reputation is key for any business and none more so than companies that operate in the UK water industry. In such a highly regulated sector, Water & Sewage Companies (WaSCs) understand only too well the damaging reputational […] weiter
Water Meters How is the wastewater flow monitored? The most effective, and accurate way to monitor wastewater flow is by devising and implementing a specific wastewater flow survey. Or for a more permanent solution, implement an ongoing monitoring project to gather data and generate regular analysis reports that […] weiter
Industrial Wastewater What is trade effluent consent? Trade effluent consent is delivered by means of a license or permit that is issued by the respective water company to a business or facility that produces wastewater, specifically ‘trade effluent’. Understanding trade effluent In order to fully understand the […] weiter
Industrial Wastewater Fats, oils and grease blockages Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) come from food products such as butter, lard, vegetable oils, animal fats, meats, sauces and dairy products. FOG is typically generated during the preparation of food containing these products and from associated cleaning/washing up processes […] weiter
Industrial Wastewater Examples of trade effluent There are many different examples of trade effluent that are the result of the varied processes and activities undertaken by companies operating across a number of industries. Trade effluent is any liquid waste, other than surface water and domestic sewage, […] weiter
wastewater management Monitoring Flow to Full Treatment and Pass Forward Flow at wastewater treatment works As we enter June 2019, UK water companies may well be reminded of the press release issued last June by DEFRA. “5 billion investment by water companies to benefit the natural environment”. In this communication published by DEFRA, Michael Gove, […] weiter
Water Meters When to upgrade a waste water flow meter If you’re currently reviewing your industrial wastewater monitoring, you may be wondering whether that review will involve having to answer the question: when is the best time to upgrade a waste water flow meter? Upgrading waste water flow meters can […] weiter
Industrial Wastewater When will I return an investment on my waste water flow meter? As with all capital expenditure, securing a long-term return on investment is key to the longevity and success of any business. It’s no different with a waste water flow meter which is why many of our clients ask us that […] weiter
Water Meters Who monitors the water flow? If you’ve ever wondered who monitors the water flow, this article is for you. Water flows are monitored by the individual user/provider or the processor/manufacturer i.e. company or plant. industrial wastewater The reason for monitoring water flow is one of […] weiter
Water Meters How does a waste water flow meter work? Used to measure the volumetric or mass flow of waste water, sewage or trade effluent, a waste water flow meter works by measuring the amount of waste water that flows through, under or around flow meter sensors. There are three […] weiter
Water Meters When should I use a water flow meter? Whenever you need to measure the volumetric or mass flow of liquid, sewage or industrial wastewater, a water flow meter is what you should use. For example, if you manage a sewage network or a waste water treatment plant, measuring […] weiter
Water Meters What is a waste water flow meter? A waste water flow meter is an instrument that is specifically used to measure the volumetric or mass flow rate of waste water, sewage or industrial effluent. Flow meters are also available for measuring other parameters including gas or liquids. […] weiter
wastewater management Machine learning helps wastewater management By Oliver Harrison, Sales Engineer Introduction Water authorities aim to transport waste water as cost-effectively as possible. Analysing the performance of the sewer networks is key for identifying potential issues developing in the sewer network and detecting where improvements can […] weiter
Water Meters How do you maintain a waste water flow meter? Once installed, it’s imperative that waste water flow meters are maintained properly to ensure they continue to record data accurately and have long life. A well looked after flow meter can still be working 25 years later. We caught up […] weiter