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Sensors for Water Interest Group

Connecting the water challenges of today with the sensing solutions of tomorrow

Discover, Connect, Innovate with SWIG: Your gateway to the forefront of water sensor technology. Join our dynamic community of industry leaders, innovators, and enthusiasts to shape the next generation of sensor-driven solutions. Together, we pioneer solutions, share insights, and drive progress for a smarter, cleaner world.

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Who Are SWIG?

SWIG was originally set up in 1993 along with other Special Interest Groups, with funding from the DTI Advanced Sensor Technology Transfer Programme. SWIG became a limited company in 1996. We are a not for profit information, ideas-exchange, and networking group with a diverse membership drawn from the water and process industries, sensor manufacturers and their distributers, academic institutions involved in sensor research, regulatory bodies and consultants working in the field of water management.

Our Purpose

Our purpose is to make the world of water a better place through the informed use of sensors. We do this by increasing the understanding and use of sensors in water and wastewater processes, in water networks and in the natural environment.

We welcome interest from all water sensor enthusiasts.

What SWIG Does...

SWIG provides a platform for manufacturers, end-users, and researchers in the water sensor community to exchange ideas and test new concepts. Our technical workshops foster collaboration and keep attendees up-to-date with developments, technologies, and regulations. We encourage collaboration among all parties interested in the research and use of sensors for water measurement and control. We attend industry conferences, host a biennial Sensing in Water conference, and hold competitions for early researchers and photographers. All water sensor enthusiasts are welcome.

Constitution

SWIG is a private, non profit making company, limited by guarantee and without share capital, and registered in England. SWIG is controlled by a board of directors, retiring in rotation and elected by the members at an Annual General Meeting. The activity and administration of SWIG is carried out by a secretary appointed by the board.

SWIG Board 

Water Sensor News

Upcoming SWIG Events

  • Water Quality Monitoring for Aquaculture
    Water Quality Monitoring for Aquaculture
    Tue, 19 Nov
    C7 Conference Centre
    19 Nov 2024, 09:00 – 16:00
    C7 Conference Centre, 100 High Craighall Rd, Glasgow G4 9UD, UK
    19 Nov 2024, 09:00 – 16:00
    C7 Conference Centre, 100 High Craighall Rd, Glasgow G4 9UD, UK
    Sponsor TBC
  • Achieving Section 82 Compliance: Innovation in Flow and Water Quality Monitoring
    Achieving Section 82 Compliance: Innovation in Flow and Water Quality Monitoring
    Tue, 28 Jan
    Imperial War Museum North
    28 Jan 2025, 09:00 – 16:00
    Imperial War Museum North, Trafford Wharf Rd, Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester M17 1TZ, UK
    28 Jan 2025, 09:00 – 16:00
    Imperial War Museum North, Trafford Wharf Rd, Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester M17 1TZ, UK
    Holding title only
  • Greenhouse Gas Emission Mitigation: Innovative Approaches for a Greener Future
    Greenhouse Gas Emission Mitigation: Innovative Approaches for a Greener Future
    Wed, 26 Feb
    Location is TBD
    26 Feb 2025, 09:30 – 16:30
    Location is TBD
    26 Feb 2025, 09:30 – 16:30
    Location is TBD
    Sponsor TBC
  • Agriculture and Water: Education through Instrumentation
    Agriculture and Water: Education through Instrumentation
    Wed, 26 Mar
    Harper Adams University
    26 Mar 2025, 09:30 – 16:00
    Harper Adams University, Harper Adams University, Newport, Shropshire TF10 8NB, UK
    26 Mar 2025, 09:30 – 16:00
    Harper Adams University, Harper Adams University, Newport, Shropshire TF10 8NB, UK
  • Virtual Sensors in the Water Industry: Innovation with Purpose or Tech for Tech's sake?
    Virtual Sensors in the Water Industry: Innovation with Purpose or Tech for Tech's sake?
    Wed, 09 Jul
    University of Exeter
    09 Jul 2025, 09:00 – 16:00
    University of Exeter, Stocker Rd, Exeter EX4 4PY, UK
    09 Jul 2025, 09:00 – 16:00
    University of Exeter, Stocker Rd, Exeter EX4 4PY, UK
    Sponsor TBC
  • Global Webinar: Collaboration in Action – Advancing Solutions for the Water Industry
    Global Webinar: Collaboration in Action – Advancing Solutions for the Water Industry
    13 Aug 2025, 09:00 – 17:00
    Webinar
    Sponsors TBC
  • SENSING IN WATER 2025 - Conference, Exhibition & Gala Dinner
    SENSING IN WATER 2025 - Conference, Exhibition & Gala Dinner
    Wed, 24 Sept
    Holywell Park Conference Centre
    24 Sept 2025, 09:00 – 25 Sept 2025, 17:00
    Holywell Park Conference Centre, Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park -LUSEP, Holywell Way, Loughborough LE11 3GR, UK
    24 Sept 2025, 09:00 – 25 Sept 2025, 17:00
    Holywell Park Conference Centre, Loughborough University Science and Enterprise Park -LUSEP, Holywell Way, Loughborough LE11 3GR, UK
    Purchase delegate tickets, exhibitor tickets and gala dinner tickets here!
  • Topic: Skills workshop
    Topic: Skills workshop
    Date and time is TBD
    ABB Carbon Capture Pilot Plant
    Date and time is TBD
    ABB Carbon Capture Pilot Plant, Exhibition Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 2AZ, UK
    Date and time is TBD
    ABB Carbon Capture Pilot Plant, Exhibition Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 2AZ, UK
    Sponsor TBC

2024/25 Member Organisations

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Testimonials

Extremely Useful

Within 48 hours of the workshop there has been a lot of LinkedIn traffic saying how useful the workshop was - well done!

Supplier

28 February 2024

Great Networking

Impeccable organisation, a well equipped venue, and exceptional speakers made for an invaluable experience. A resounding 5/5 for the content.

Academic

12 July 2023

Organised and Efficient

An excellent event that I found very informative, interesting and professionally helpful.

Regulator

30 November 2023

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