| Abstract Title: | A comprehensive guide to water quality monitoring in accordance with Section 82 |
| Presenter Name: | Anjie Stevens |
| Company/Organisation: | In-Situ |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
Abstract Information :
The 2021 UK Environment Act addresses various aspects of environmental improvement, including air and water quality, waste reduction, species preservation, and ecosystem restoration. Emphasizing sustainability and resource protection, the Act mandates water quality monitoring to combat issues like combined sewer overflows (CSOs). This presentation discusses deployment options for monitoring stations, comparing kiosks and in-stream systems. The presentation also explores sensor selection, focusing on parameters like temperature, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, pH, ammonium, and turbidity. It highlights the importance of accurate data, ease of use, and periodic sensor maintenance. The discussion extends to equipment maintenance, emphasizing the significance of calibrations, routine cleaning, and antifouling components to ensure high-quality, legally defensible data. The comprehensive monitoring requirements outlined in the UK Environment Act underscore the importance of selecting the right instrumentation and maintaining it effectively for optimal data collection.
