Be Section 82 Compliant and Achieve AMP8 Goals with End-to-End Wastewater Monitoring

The Challenges of Wastewater Monitoring

Effective wastewater management is more critical than ever, with increasing regulatory pressure and public scrutiny. Utilities must navigate complex challenges under AMP8, from outdated infrastructure to strict compliance requirements.

Challenge	Details
Negative Publicity & Environmental Concerns	Wastewater management faces intense scrutiny due to media reports on sewage discharge into the sea. Aging infrastructure remains undetected and unaddressed, leading to inefficiencies and failures.
Regulatory Compliance	Stricter regulations, such as Section 82 of the Environmental Act 2021, currently requires DO (Dissolved Oxygen), Turbidity, Ammonia and pH and Temperature. In the future more in depth analysis into water quality will likely require real time COD and Nitrate monitoring. Failure to comply can result in fines, negative press, and environmental harm.
Storm Overflow Challenges	Distinguishing between diluted rainwater and untreated waste in storm overflow chambers is critical to avoiding regulatory breaches and mitigating pollution.
Sensor Maintenance Issues	Optical probes in wastewater systems are prone to blockages, requiring frequent maintenance to ensure accurate measurements.

The Solution for Wastewater Monitoring

To address these challenges, wastewater infrastructure upgrades under AMP8 budgets are essential.

However, before investing in high-cost solutions, real-time monitoring helps identify failing assets and optimize performance.

Solution Area	Description
Influent Overload	COD (Chemical Oxygen Demand) probes at plant inflows detect excessive organic loads.
Mid-Process Optimization	Nitrate and DO (Dissolved Oxygen) sensors in aeration tanks ensure effective treatment.
Effluent Compliance	Monitoring turbidity, ammonia, pH, temperature, DO (Dissolved Oxygen), and COD (Chemical Oxygen Demand) ensures discharge remains within regulatory limits.
Storm Overflow Monitoring	Identifying whether overflow is mostly rainwater or untreated waste helps prevent fines and environmental damage.
Sensor Reliability	Our self-maintaining filtration and automatic cleaning cycles minimize blockages and reduce maintenance, ensuring long-term, uninterrupted measurements.

UV and optical probes deliver continuous, real-time water quality data at every stage of the wastewater cycle. Strategically placed at final effluent discharge points, they track pollutants upstream and downstream to ensure compliance.

By integrating advanced wastewater monitoring solutions, we help utilities make smarter investment decisions, maintain compliance, and protect the environment.

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