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Data Logging

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Trade Effluent

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Data Logger

Monitoring consumption through data logging activity can assist in reducing waste by promoting more efficient use of water. Smart technology now allows businesses to monitor and get data on water usage at regular intervals. This can help identify abnormal or unusual usage such as a leak or identify areas where savings can be made.

If you wish to connect any monitoring equipment to a Yorkshire Water meter, an application must be made for a data logging cable to be fitted. You can apply for this via our Data Logging Connection Request form. To find out more about the application process please refer to our Data Logging Policy. A data logging cable may also be known as a pulsed output, pulsed connection, splitter or repeater.

Once your data logging cable has been fitted you can connect this to a data logger, building management system, secondary dosing system or an out-reader.

Trade Effluent

Trade effluent is the liquid waste from a business or industrial process that passes to public sewer.

The liquid waste from various industries and processes is classed as trade effluent and includes liquid waste from car washes, laundrettes, metal finishing, textiles through to large chemical works, food and beverage manufacture etc.

Control of trade effluents applies to companies of all sizes and consents may be required for discharges of only a few litres per day and also to discharges that are made infrequently.

The definition of a trade effluent does not include toilets, sinks, personal cooking, and uncontaminated surface water drainage.

Wastewater discharges from hotels, pubs, restaurants, takeaways and caravan parks are not currently classed as trade effluent. However premises found to be discharging materials such as fats, oils, greases and food waste to sewer that cause blockages or affect the operation of water company assets, can be controlled under another part of the Water Industry Act.

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