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News Release from: Aquamatic | Subject: Aquamatic Aquacell P2-Coolbox
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 22 June 2006
Wastewater sampler for monitoring
Airport run-off
A portable wastewater sampler made by Aquamatic has been helping Newcastle International Airport successfully monitor surface water discharge, checked periodically by EA approved laboratories
A portable wastewater sampler made by Aquamatic has been helping Newcastle International Airport successfully monitor surface water discharge, which it sends periodically to Environment Agency-approved laboratories for testing The largest airport in the North East of England, Newcastle International utilises the Aquamatic sampler to collect and temporarily store wastewater samples for analysis so that any contaminants are safely controlled
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 10 Dec 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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During the past four years, this has been particularly effective in the winter, when glycol-based chemicals sometimes have to be applied to aircraft, and when acetate de-icing agents are used for safety reasons to treat airfield areas.
Helen Hayden, Environmental Co-ordinator at Newcastle International Airport, commented: "The Aquamatic sampler has proved a very durable and reliable piece of equipment, which helps us demonstrate due diligence in environmental monitoring".
An Aquamatic wastewater sampler is also helping Birmingham International Airport to monitor wastewater discharges by providing a hassle-free facility to gather samples.
The equipment ensures compliance with agreed consent limits laid down by Severn Trent Water .
The world's first wastewater sampler to achieve compliance with the Environment Agency MCERTS Performance Standards for Continuous Water Monitoring systems, the Aquamatic Aquacell P2-Coolbox has proved its superiority at remote sites or where no power is available.
Designed for keeping collected samples at 0-50C, it provides a highly cost-effective and efficient alternative to stationary sampling equipment requiring refrigeration and potentially expensive mains supply installation.
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