The Sensors for Water Interest Group (SWIG) has announced the appointment of Justin Dunning, Sales Manager of Chelsea Technologies as its new Chairman.
Justin Dunning brings a wealth of experience of sensor technologies to the role, and replaces Leo Carswell, Principal Instrumentation Consultant of WRc who has completed his 2 year tenure as SWIG Chairman.
Commenting on his appointment, he said that under his watch:
“SWIG will continue to work with manufacturers, end-users and researchers to encourage cross fertilisation of ideas to benefit the sectors we serve. We will organise workshops focusing on practical applications and addressing topical water measurement challenges. Wehave a good track record of facilitating successful collaborations and we will continue to enablecollaboration between researchers, developers and end-users in the water sensor community.”
SWIG added that it wished to thank Leo for his hard work and dedication in the role, and welcomed Justin to take up the reins.
Call for Papers for 2017 Conference
SWIG is a not for profit, knowledge-exchange and networking group holding events covering all aspects of water sensing.
During 2017 the group will be holding its 4th biennial Sensing in Water Conference and exhibition, which is anticipated to be bigger and better than ever.
In 2015, 180 people attended Sensing in Water over the 2 days of the conference, including 12 major water companies, in addition to regulators, sensor manufacturers and distributors, researchers and consultants, and the conference grows each time it is held. SWIG has now announced the following call for papers for the 2017 conference:
Call for Papers: Sensing in Water 2017, 27-28 Sept 2017, Nottingham Belfry
'Meaningful measurement from the micro to the macro scale’
SWIG is seeking abstracts from end users, regulators, designers and engineers, researchers and manufacturers of water sensors & related technology on the following themes:
On new and evolving sensing technologies for improved detection of chemical and biological targets in water. A focus on future sensing technologies and their application would be within scope and presentations that highlight innovation and commercialisation are particularly welcome.
On the treatment works the sensor has the important role of telling the operator what is happening and controlling the various treatment systems. Presentations that discuss the role on the sensor and how it can inform the operator to help protect compliance and increase efficiency are welcome.
Water and wastewater networks, remote and buried infrastructure – assets that are critical in the provision of water and environmental services. We are looking for examples of novel solutions or creative applications of technology that illustrate how monitoring and measurement at the network scale is delivering value for stakeholders.
Sensors for Catchments – presentations on catchment monitoring using remote, portable or strategic environmental sensing systems.
Proposed presentations should strongly relate to use of sensors within the water industry. For consideration in the programme for SiW 2017.
Abstracts (100 words max) should be sent to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it stating which themethe presentation would fit into.Presentations will be 15-20 minutes in length.Deadline for abstract submissions is 31 March 2017.