vi UK Focus OTT Hydromet celebrates 150 years of OTT product brand
For 150 years, OTT HydroMet’s product brand, ‘OTT’ has been at the forefront of innovation, pioneering state-of-the-art hydrological and meteorological instrumentation. Originating in Kempten, Germany, OTT has since expanded to be a global industry leader providing the highest quality products, customized solutions, and technical support.
OTT HydroMet plans to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the OTT product brand with events highlighting new innovations, special customer events, global success stories, and more.
• New Innovations: The OTT brand continues to innovate with its latest release of the OTT PLS 500, smart pressure level sensor and the OTT ecoLog 1000, an all-in-one level logger and telemetry solution now with conductivity measurements.
• Special Events: A series of both private and public customer-facing events are scheduled across the globe including a dedicated customer event, Anwenderforum, at the Kempten headquarters 12-13 September.
• OTT Product Brand Archives: In this LinkedIn social campaign, followers will be guided through the history of the OTT brand, recounting inspiring moments and stories that contributed to the advancement of environmental monitoring. Hashtags: #OTT150, #OTTImpact
“This signifi cant milestone for OTT HydroMet occurs at a time when our mission of enabling decisions that protect lives and the environment is more important than ever,” stated Tom Bolling, President, OTT HydroMet.
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email: Water quality regulations in danger, say campaigners
In a recent controversial move, the UK government announced its intention to amend water pollution rules, potentially compromising the quality of the nation’s rivers. This change, which is primarily intended to facilitate housing development, has sparked an intense debate between environmentalists and developers.
Central to the government’s argument is the belief that the current rules, a remnant from the UK’s EU membership, are overly restrictive. By making adjustments to these regulations, the government hopes to pave the way for the construction of up to 100,000 new homes by 2030.
Housing Secretary Michael Gove and Environment Secretary Therese Coff ey are expected to introduce amendments to the Levelling Up Bill, which will allow for more housing developments. They argue that pollution from new housing is minimal, with the government planning to off set potential damages with a £280m investment.
However, this decision hasn’t been well received by several environmental groups. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) took to social media, accusing the government of backpedalling on its environmental commitments. Although the RSPB later apologised for the nature of the post, it’s clear that the sentiment resonates with many in the environmental community.
The core of these regulations, introduced in 2017, requires developments to be “nutrient neutral” in certain protected areas
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of England. For a project to be considered “nutrient neutral”, developers must demonstrate that the project won’t cause pollutants like phosphates and nitrates to leak into the water. These chemicals, while natural, can signifi cantly harm water quality, endanger wildlife, and lead to overgrowth of algae.
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The rules were designed to prevent wastewater, sewage from new homes, and construction site runoff from entering and harming local water ecosystems. With these regulations potentially being loosened, there are concerns about the degradation of thousands of ecosystems.
From the developers’ perspective, these rules have hampered the growth of the housing sector. They claim that these regulations have stalled the construction of as many as 120,000 homes. According to the Home Builders Federation, the nutrient neutrality rules have blocked housebuilding even when the environmental impact from new homes is minimal.
This debate reaches far beyond just environmentalists and developers. The issue of water pollution has become a signifi cant political topic, especially in coastal areas, potentially infl uencing future elections.
Doug Parr from Greenpeace UK and Katie-Jo Luxton from the RSPB both emphasise the detrimental eff ects of weakening these regulations. The potential environmental damage could be catastrophic, leading to what Luxton describes as a “total ecological collapse”.
Conversely, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak defends the decision, TALKING POINT
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referencing the EU ruling as “disproportionate and poorly targeted”. He assures that alongside these changes, the government will invest signifi cantly in environmental protection. Environment Secretary Therese Coff ey adds that the new plans will help support England’s habitats while addressing housing needs.
The decision to repeal water quality regulations presents a complex dilemma. On one hand, there’s the undeniable need for housing and economic growth. On the other, the potential long-term damage to the environment and the UK’s waterways cannot be overlooked. As the debate rages on, fi nding a middle ground that addresses both housing demands and environmental protection will be crucial.
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