Understand your obligations around water quality
Water quality is at the heart of environmental protection, public health, and industrial responsibility. For businesses operating in the water and wastewater industries, as well as those managing trade effluent, staying ahead of regulatory requirements is crucial.
The introduction of the 2021 Environment Act has set new legal standards for water quality, requiring organisations to take a more proactive approach to monitoring, treatment, and compliance.
The 2021 Environment Act Strengthened Water Quality Standards
The Environment Act 2021 introduced stricter requirements for water quality, focusing on reducing pollution from wastewater, improving storm overflow management, and increasing regulatory oversight. Key provisions include:
- Stronger obligations on water companies to monitor and report discharges.
- New legal targets for reducing pollutants in rivers, lakes, and coastal waters.
- Increased accountability for businesses that produce trade effluent, ensuring compliance with discharge permits and environmental limits.
With growing pressure from regulators and the public to protect water resources, businesses must adopt robust water quality monitoring systems and sustainable wastewater management practices. This ensures compliance with the latest standards while reducing environmental impact and operational risks.
Explore our hub to learn more about:
- Regulatory requirements and how they affect your business.
- Best practices in water quality monitoring and trade effluent management.
Innovative solutions for wastewater treatment and pollution prevention.
Insights
Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) FAQ
1st September 2021
We discuss how Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) affects aquatic life and why monitoring it is crucial for clean, healthy waterways.
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.
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.
