Waterra Sponsors UK Groundwater Forum

Waterra is delighted to be a sponsor of the 10th Annual UK Groundwater Forum on May 14th at the Natural History Museum in London.

Entitled "Groundwater: a 2020 vision. Challenges for the future" this year's conference includes the participation of an eminent set of speakers including Denis Peach (British Geological Survey/Chair of UK Groundwater Forum Steering Committee) and Jonathon Porritt (Programme Director of Forum for the Future and Chair of the UK Sustainable Development Commission).

From a Waterra perspective the forum places a great deal of emphasis on the need for accurate, on-going monitoring to support the management and sustainability of our groundwater resources. This applies to both the overall supply and the quality of groundwater, which is clearly under threat from a variety of pollution and contaminant threats.

We look forward to meeting with you at the Conference.

Waterra UK Limited
Groundwater Equipment for Professionals

IAH Conference, Data Logger Training

Following on the IAH Conference on April 22nd (at Tullamore in Co. Offaly) Waterra conducted an afternoon workshop on groundwater monitoring with data loggers. Delegates to the course were presented with a live demonstration illustrating how to use loggers reliably and improve field accuracy.

Delegate feed-back was very positive.

".. have used loggers in the past but I did pick up some useful information..."

"...very helpful and easy to understand presentation..."

"...very practical..."

"...great delivery, clear good slides..."


Waterra will be providing more hands-on product demonstrations at the forthcoming Groundwater Leveloggers (good field practice and quality control) training course on June 3rd in Birmingham.

Waterra UK Limited
Groundwater Equipment for Professionals

Breakthrough Low Flow Controller - Waterra UK

Waterra has recently launched its WaSP-F1 12 volt low flow pump controller.

The WaSP-F1 low flow controller is designed to work with all types of 12v submersible pumps and is ideally suited to low flow groundwater sampling. The low flow controller reduces the speed of the pump motor, thereby minimising disturbance in the well and at he same time reduces battery power consumption and wear and tear on the pump itself. Flow rates can be reduced to below 0.5 litre / minute.

The controller has been produced by Waterra to meet EU regulatory requirements, particularly for CE certification of products - unlike many imported alternatives offered by our competitors. Peter Dumble, Waterra MD explains.

"Many of our clients had been looking for an easy to use device that could safely deliver low flow control with 12V pumps, and meet EU regulatory requirements. The WaSP F1 flow controller incorporates many safety features which protects both the equipment and the user in field conditions. It is manufactured in the UK and is fully CE marked to meet the stringent regulations we all work under in the European environment.

This is a product developed by listening to our customers' needs - and we are delighted to have been able to bring this to market at a time when interest in low flow sampling methods is growing".


For more information download the WaSP F1 technical specification (pdf) or contact the Waterra support team.

Waterra (UK) Limited
Groundwater Equipment for Professionals

Thumbs Up for Groundwater Monitoring Training

Waterra's Groundwater Monitoring Training Course held on April 1st proved to be a highly successful event.

‘Nothing else to say – but an excellent course’

The course covered an overview of groundwater sampling methodologies, practical demonstrations on a variety of groundwater monitoring devices ( dip meters, 12V submersible pumps, bladder pumps and passive samplers), and a hands-on workshop where delegates had the opportunity to use all of the equipment.

‘The theory of water movement in boreholes was very useful. The level of experience and knowledge of the presenters was excellent compared to other courses provided by consultants!’

Feedback from the course (as you can see) was excellent and there were some useful suggestions about content. We will try and incorporate those ideas in the next running of the Groundwater Monitoring Training Course on September 9th 2009.


Waterra UK Limited
Groundwater Equipment for Professionals

Darfur leveloggers still reporting

Although the emergency in Darfur isn't making the headlines at present the problem hasn't gone away. There are still many people trapped in difficult circumstances with poor access to both food and water.

Waterra supplied Leveloggers to Oxfam and the Tear Fund in 2007 for automatic recording of water levels in boreholes and wells in the region. Training was provided by Waterra during 2008 to help local technicians get the most from the equipment. Part of the help that we were able to provide was with the introduction of good field practice and record keeping to improve accuracy and consistency with data collection.

The people on the ground in Darfur have been able to reduce the monitoring cycles to a level that has increased the operational life of the units whilst leaving unchanged the accuracy and effectiveness of the data being recorded. Because of the difficulties of installing the equipmentin a sometimes hostile environment the opportunity to leave the equipment in situ for longer is a great practical benefit.

The people in Darfur rely on the availability of groundwater for survival. We are just pleased to have helped in the process of making sure that supply is stable.

Waterra UK Limited
Groundwater Equipment for Professionals

Energy sector supplier blown away by Waterra bladder pumps!

Waterra UK Ltd is delighted to announce the sale of more than 100 Solinst Integra® bladder pumps to a major company in the energy sector.

This represents the largest single sale of this product range and is a great coup for the Waterra sales team because we were part of a competitive tendering process.

The Integra® range was chosen for its ability to meet the most rigorous standards for low flow groundwater sampling, which was essential in the client's difficult implementation environment. The units are extremely rugged and the Teflon® bladders have a 10 year guarantee to provide credibility to our view that these are amongst the most effective products of their type available on the market.

Check out our website for more information on Waterra's full range of groundwater monitoring pumps or call 0121 733 7743 to get help from one of our sales team.


Waterra UK Limited
Groundwater Equipment for Professionals