Monitoring emissions to water

Equipment for continuous monitoring discharges to rivers, smaller watercourses and the sea
Continuous water monitoring equipment must be of an acceptable standard to ensure that the environment remains properly protected.
Direct toxicity assessment of effluents
The MCERTS scheme for Direct Toxicity Assessment (DTA) of effluents will require laboratories to follow prescribed test methods, participate in the DTA proficiency testing scheme and have an appropriate quality management system.
Portable equipment for monitoring water
Portable equipment can be used to monitor pollution in the water environment, for example in waste water, rivers, lakes, trade effluents and groundwater.
Sampling and chemical testing of water
We carry out sampling and chemical testing of water to assess the quality of the water environment and to assess effluents discharged by businesses to the environment.
Self monitoring of effluent flow
If you discharge effluent to a river, small watercourse or the sea, and if effluent flow monitoring is a requirement of your permit, you must monitor the volume of effluent you discharge.

Equipment for continuous monitoring discharges to rivers, smaller watercourses and the sea