Podcast Episode
03/10/2025
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Every Drop Counts: The Critical Role of Calibration in Water Quality
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Host Dave Howell is joined by special guest Mark Nicholls, Business Development Manager at Beamex, to explore the critical role of data integrity, calibration and compliance in the water and wastewater industry.
In this episode, we uncover why the demand for reliable, traceable data has never been greater, and how digital calibration solutions are enabling utilities to move away from outdated paper-based systems towards smarter, more efficient workflows.
Drawing on insights from the Cunliffe Report and real-world examples from a major UK water supplier, we discuss the challenges operators face, from inconsistent calibration practices to record-keeping gaps and the technologies driving meaningful change.
With innovative tools such as LOGi CAL and the MC6-EX, we highlight how utilities can strengthen safety, reduce waste and build greater public trust in water quality through forward-thinking calibration strategies.
Topics include:
- An overview of the Cunliffe Report – what it investigated and why it matters.
- The critical role of calibration and data reliability in water and wastewater operations.
- The scale of inconsistency in calibration practices and its consequences.
- Ongoing challenges with record-keeping and calibration documentation in 2025.
- Key factors behind disparities in calibration practices, from ageing infrastructure to training gaps.
- The practicalities of implementing mandatory calibration schedules and independent oversight.
- The feasibility of setting standardised data quality benchmarks across diverse utilities.
- Lessons from other industries with strong auditing and enforcement frameworks.
- The role of digital tools such as LOGi CAL and MC6-EX in flagging calibration issues proactively.
- Simple, actionable steps operators can take now to begin improving data reliability.
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