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JULY 2016 WET NEWS 19 Registered charity numbers 288701 (England and Wales) and SC039479 (Scotland) WaterAid/GMB Akash/Panos www.wateraid.org Generic WIP Ad A5 portrait.indd 1 06/11/2013 10:21:25 We believe everyone, everywhere can have clean water and sanitation by 2030. See how your company can help. Email us at waterindustry@wateraid.org. 2030. Tracking and identifying changes in water quality ensures a flow of information. T he NephNet technology is suitable for closely monitoring risks of discolouration due to changes in flow and pressure releasing biofilm from inside the pipework. This can also cause problems to branched supplies if pushed too far too quickly, and will alarm at turbidity levels of 1 NTU and 4 NTU (changeable). The portable, battery- powered monitor was created to assist the UK water industry with measuring continuous low level turbidity; to help to control the movement of water; provide a better understanding of the networks; improve the quality of data; and prove the effectiveness of flushing DMA in the network. The innovation behind this technology is to maintain the accuracy of the turbidity sensor, whilst reducing the demand for power. ATi UK sales manager Tristen Preger has worked closely with Severn Trent Water and its contractor Atkins over the past few years to ensure the smooth installation. Preger says: "The benefits of continuous, accurate data have opened the eyes of many water companies, who have previously struggled to IT'S BACK, WITH A Email us: info@sldpumpspower.co.uk Visit our site: www.sldpumpspower.co.uk 0800 146 763 Our Dri-Prime ® NC Series Pumps now come with added "chopper" feature. So, not only do you get ultimate reliability and sustained high effi ciency from our Dri-Prime ® NC Range, the recently added chopper feature will handle the toughest stringy high fi brous wastewater without clogging. Meaning less downtime, better productivity and reduced energy and fuel costs! Features and benefi ts of Dri-Prime® NC Pump Series: – Versatile & fl exible – Reliable & effi cient – Multi-functional, multi-use – Excellent for long distance water transfer – Self priming - continuously operated Venturi air ejector – Priming device requiring no periodic adjustment – Indefi nite dry-running – "Shark's tooth" chopper feature added to macerate solids – N-technology incorporated for non-clog performance, sustained high effi ciency and long-term energy/fuel savings Turn to the experts in emergency turnkey pump and power rental solutions... A solution: Continuous measuring of low level turbidity understand the overall condition of their networks. "In many cases, network engineers simply do not know the quality of their network. As only spot checks were available, there was a lack of information on why water quality differs so much within an area. However, Severn Trent Water has recognised changes in water quality can now be identified and tracked via the NephNet, which is crucial for this trial. If turbidity is detected, the supply can be diverted where possible, and warnings can be sent out to customers to prevent complaints filtering through." The installation for Severn Trent Water was simple, although the challenge was making sure there was sufficient phone signal, as this would allow for text and email alarms to be generated. With the trial lasting for several months while the supply is gradually doubled, ATi will continue to work closely with Severn Trent Water and Atkins. Preger says: "This trial has proved that Severn Trent Water is committed to understanding its networks, and therefore providing customers with improved drinking water and service." Steve Vick International Ltd. Treenwood Industrial Estate, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 2AU +44 (0) 1225 864 864 stevevick.com info@stevevick.com NEW Pneumatic, hand held tools for SAFE, FAST and PRECISE cutting of windows or circumferential cuts in abandoned or inserted ductile mains The Rapid Rotary Cutter The Rapid Window Cutter Installing the NephNet

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