The SIRIS Efconomy wastewater sampler offers a highly reliable sampling solution favoured by businesses and water companies alike. In this guide we're explaining what a sampler is, how it works and how to correctly use and maintain your unit. What is a wastewater sampler? Wastewater samplers are designed to automatically collect samples of wastewater/trade effluent.…

There has been much chatter in the industry and wider media about the use of sewage epidemiology in the ongoing tracking of COVID-19 levels.  How does this method work and how can it help in the fight against this pandemic? Introduction to Sewage Epidemiology Wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) is used to measure a variety of trace…

COVID-19 Regulatory Position Statement released by Environment Agency for monitoring of air and water emissions. In a COVID-19 Regulatory Position Statement (RPS), released by the Environment Agency on 16th April, holders of installation, waste or radioactive substances activity permits have been advised that they "can make certain reasonable adjustments (such as delays or reschedules)" to…

Simon from our Sunderland Head Office took some time to explain the basics of flumes in our guide critical depth flumes and how best to maximise use of their functionality. Using our flow measurement test rig, our instructional video guide to critical depth flumes covers: What is a flume? Common flume mistakes   Approach length…

Effluent sampling can be an expensive requirement for businesses which are required to conduct it as part of their consent to discharge permit. Unfortunately there are a number of factors which can push this cost up further, including poor installation practice, lack of maintenance and opting for units which aren't user-friendly. We visit sites across…