Water Monitoring
Water Industry
Water companies continuously monitor water quality at every stage, from rivers and groundwater sources, through treatment works and distribution systems, to wastewater treatment and final discharge. Monitoring includes chemical, biological and microbiological testing, flow and pressure monitoring, leak detection, and real-time sensors in networks and rivers. The data ensures compliance with strict standards, early detection of pollution, and protection of public health and the environment.
Section 82 Challenges
The UK water industry is under increasing pressure to meet government-mandated environmental and performance targets. These include reducing carbon emissions, tightening environmental monitoring, and strengthening energy resilience. Regulators also require near real-time data on water quality, leakage, and energy use to improve transparency and enable rapid response to incidents. This move toward digital monitoring and automation is driving higher power demands, which solar alone often cannot meet. Without a reliable backup power source, water companies risk non-compliance, financial penalties, reputational damage, and operational disruption.
Fuel Cell Solution
Fuel cells provide a clean, efficient, and resilient energy source to address these challenges. By delivering continuous power, they ensure that monitoring systems remain online and compliant with regulatory requirements. Powered by methanol, fuel cells significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional combustion technologies and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. They produce near-zero air pollutants, require no major civil works, and offer long runtimes that minimise site visits, improving efficiency and sustainability across the sector.
Fuel Cell Technology
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Types of Fuel Cells
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Benefits of Fuel Cells
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Case Studies
EFOY Water Monitoring
There is an increasing need to ensure our rivers are clean and safe for both the environment and public health. Fuel Cell Systems Ltd delivers the power solution needed to support continuous water quality monitoring.
NLWKN
The NLWKN operates water level gauges on rivers to monitor and share data online. Many stations are in remote areas where grid access is costly. Traditional power sources like batteries and solar panels often fail in winter due to high energy needs and low sunlight.
Wessex Water
Wessex Water treats and supplies 280 million litres of water a day to 1.3 million customers - approximately one tonne of water to every customer weekly across the south west of England including Dorset, Somerset, Bristol, most of Wiltshire and parts of Gloucestershire and Hampshire.
Environment Agency
One of the many roles of the Environment Agency (EA) across the country is to monitor water levels on UK rivers, ensuring effective and timely flood warnings are given. This is achieved using specialized telemetry equipment, which requires a reliable source of power.
We have exhibited at the WWEM Expo in recent years where we focused on our fuel cell solutions for the water, wastewater, and environmental management sectors. At this event we demonstrate the versatility of fuel cell technology and its role in delivering reliable, sustainable power across diverse applications.
Take a look at our full range of products including accessorises and enclosures designed for water monitoring applications.
Reach out to our team today to discuss your project and get guidance on the best fuel cell solution for your needs.