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Insights

Tap into expert knowledge on trade effluent, water quality, environmental compliance, and more. Our insights are here to help you stay informed, navigate challenges, and apply best practice to your operations.

ISCO TIENet 301 pH and Temperature Module

pH monitoring – a permanent headache? Solutions to common problems

21st August 2025

Our expert in Industrial Water, David Claridge, outlines everything you should know if you are looking to monitor pH levels in water.

David Claridge
David Claridge Industrial Water Business Development Manager
Grass with sunset

What happens at ISO 14001 Surveillance Audits?

16th June 2025

Find out what to expect during ISO 14001 surveillance audits—understand the process, prepare effectively, and ensure ongoing compliance with your environmental management system.

Rebecca Chapman
Rebecca Chapman Strategic Accounts Director
Analysing and reviewing

Net zero: key terms for businesses

4th June 2025

As the UK works towards net zero, policies, strategies, and communications often utilise complex terms. We define many of them here – from broad concepts to specific laws.

Elspeth Rider
Elspeth Rider Copywriter
Aerial view of wind turbine farm

UK submits newest Paris Agreement commitment – what does it mean for businesses?

25th April 2025

The new Nationally Determined Contribution brings together many of the UK’s efforts to address the climate crisis. We look at it from a business perspective.

Elspeth Rider
Elspeth Rider Copywriter
Environment

How do the environmental sentencing guidelines affect fines and prosecutions?

12th January 2025

You should have everything in place to manage your environmental risks and be aware of your legal requirements (and follow them) so the risk of prosecution is minimal.

Rebecca Chapman
Rebecca Chapman Strategic Accounts Director
River

What are Intelligent Wastewater Networks? How do they contribute to the REWAISE project?

12th June 2024

How can smart wastewater technology like CENTAUR® help tackle CSO spills, and support a carbon-free water future? We explore the role of Intelligent Wastewater Networks like CENTAUR®.

Sonja Ostjin
Sonja Ostojin Head of Innovation
EMS van

The Water Monitors that can simplify your adherence to the Environment Act 2021

5th December 2023

Struggling with Environment Act 2021 compliance? We explore how AquaTROLL sondes could make water monitoring simpler, smarter, and future-ready.

Kieran Williams
Kieran Williams Managing Director
EMS consultants

Best Available Technique: Have you received your Regulation 61 notice?

14th September 2023

Received a Regulation 61 notice? We explain what it means, why Best Available Techniques (BAT) matter, and how to stay compliant with the latest regulations.

Rebecca Chapman
Rebecca Chapman Strategic Accounts Director
Water quality monitoring

Chlorophyll-a monitoring: your questions answered

7th August 2023

What is chlorophyll-a and why monitor it? We explore its role in tracking water quality and protecting aquatic ecosystems.

David Claridge
David Claridge Industrial Water Business Development Manager
Water from sewer

Chemical Oxygen Demand: A comprehensive FAQ

7th August 2023

What is COD, and why should it matter to your organisation? We explore how measuring COD can help assess water quality, ensure compliance, and protect aquatic life.

David Claridge
David Claridge Industrial Water Business Development Manager
eDAS4.0 logo

eDAS 4.0 ® - for accessing environmental compliance data, fast, from one place

16th March 2023

Are you struggling to manage your environmental data? eDAS 4.0® simplifies data collection, monitoring, and reporting, helping businesses stay compliant with environmental regulations.

Gary Thursfield
Gary Thursfield Technical Director
Fields in the UK

What you need to know about environmental targets – The Environment Act 2021

8th February 2023

How can the Environment Act 2021 help protect water quality and biodiversity? We break down its ambitious goals, focusing on reducing nutrient pollution from agriculture and wastewater.

Kieran Williams
Kieran Williams Managing Director
Lake

What you need to know about water monitoring requirements – The Environment Act 2021

8th February 2023

How will the Environment Act 2021 change water monitoring for storm overflows? We break down the new requirements and how they’ll impact water companies and the quality of our rivers.

Kieran Williams
Kieran Williams Managing Director
Rainwater on road

Our roads are polluting our rivers – here’s how

29th November 2022

Road runoff pollution is a hidden but significant threat to our rivers. Find out how this overlooked issue is damaging.

David Claridge
David Claridge Industrial Water Business Development Manager
Water tap

What you should know about PFAS

24th October 2022

We explore the growing concern around PFAS – “forever chemicals” found in everyday products that linger in our environment, our bodies, and our water. Are we at risk?

David Claridge
David Claridge Industrial Water Business Development Manager