Water monitoring
FROM OBLIGATION TO OPPORTUNITY: USING DATA TO DELIVER AMP8 OUTCOMES
By Phil Collins, Development Director, Hydro International A
s the water industry moves into AMP8, the message from regulators is clear. Data is no longer something we collect simply to satisfy a requirement; it must be actively managed, analysed and acted upon. The pre AMP8 instructions within the Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP) reinforce this expectation, calling for stronger environmental understanding, better evidence and more informed operational decision making. For water companies, this presents both a challenge and an opportunity. Programmes such as sewer overflow reduction plans and Section 82 continuous water quality monitoring demand reliable, frequent, high quality data. That data needs to support regulatory reporting while also providing practical insight that engineers and operations teams can use every day. At Hydro International, we work alongside water companies to make this shift achievable. We have built a strong track record of monitoring installations across the UK, many of which are installed, managed and maintained by our nationwide services teams. These telemetered sites support a wide range of applications, from remote flood warning locations, natural flood management schemes and reservoir level monitoring to targeted spot flow and water quality surveys. Through accurate remote capture of water level, flow, weather and water quality data, we provide consistent, trusted datasets that support flood mitigation planning, water resource assessment and long-term environmental research.
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Section 82 of the Environment Act raises expectations further, requiring continuous upstream and downstream monitoring of receiving waters around sewerage assets. Our Hydro Logic River Sentinel system has been developed specifically to support this duty, monitoring parameters including temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, turbidity and ammonia at the required frequencies. This capability is underpinned by technology we have designed for real world deployment. Our Hydro Logic Flexi Logger 105 telemetry logger pairs with a wide range of sensors to monitor flow, level, weather and quality data. We have also developed the Hydro Logic Flexi Grit 30 sediment sensor, giving operators clearer visibility of sediment behaviour
within stormwater and wastewater systems. Data becomes truly valuable when it is accessible and understood. Our Hydro Logic Timeview time series platform and Hydro-Logic Aquator water resource software, support the conversion of complex datasets into clear, actionable insight.
If you would like to talk through your WINEP obligations, Section 82 monitoring plans or wider water management challenges, we are always happy to share insight, offer advice and help identify practical solutions.
Hydro International
hydro-int.com/smart-monitoring April 2026 Instrumentation Monthly
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