The CSA Group*, the provider of the Environment Agency's MCERTS scheme, recently released Bulletin 27, an update on how area velocity (AV) flow measurement systems should be installed and used. The use of AV technology can cause confusion - particularly as new rules on flow to full treatment (FFT) are due to come into force.…

As producers of trade effluent, food and beverage manufacturers are required to take part in the Environment Agency's MCERTS scheme. However, many manufacturers simply don't realise that they could save money by investing in a new wastewaster monitoring system. We worked with our supplier Pulsar Process Measurement to ensure MCERTS compliance for food manufacturer Premier…

As well as providing MCERTS inspection services, we also stock a range of MCERTS approved products, including flow meters and wastewater samplers. But what are MCERTS approved products, and why do you still need MCERTS inspections if you already use certified products as part of your wastewater monitoring system? Our guide answers these questions. What is…

If you're new to the world of wastewater monitoring, it's likely one of the first terms you have come across is "trade effluent". But what is it and what does it mean for your business? We've put together a quick guide to explain.  What is effluent? As a broad term, effluent includes any liquid waste…

If you've been researching your effluent discharge permit requirements, you've probably come across the terms "SIRA Test and Certification", CSA Group, Environment Agency and SCS, among others. But what are all of these terms and what do they have to do with MCERTS? Who are SIRA? SIRA originally started within the British optics industry in 1918,…

If you've been researching your trade effluent discharge requirements, you'll likely have come across the CSA Group. But what does the CSA Group actually do and how can it help you? CSA Group (formerly Canadian Standards Association) develops certification compliance standards in a range of areas. It provides a number of services worldwide and is…

Do you think your business might need consent to discharge trade effluent? Navigating your responsibilities can be confusing. Our guide answers some frequently asked questions about consent to discharge and the steps your business needs to take.  What is trade effluent? Trade effluent is any liquid waste your business discharges to the UK's water ways…