Spot sampling regulation change

摘要

Licensed providers operating in Scotland's competitive market for water and sewerage services can now undertake regular and spot sampling of trade effluent. The new arrangements will help business customers better understand and control both their trade effluent discharge and the associated charges. The changes are supported by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency and by Scottish Water, and were developed through a series of joint stakeholder workshops run by the Water Industry Commission for Scotland (WICS). Alan Sutherland, chief executive of WICS, said: "The sampling process will be undertaken by those closest to business customers, namely the licensed providers. They will be in a better position to assess their customers' needs and consider additional services that could help customers meet their environmental obligations.