Sensors for Water Interest Group

The leading community for advanced sensor technologies providing you with the knowledge, connections, and opportunities to help tackle water sector challenges

IN MEMORIAM

JUSTIN DUNNING

4th October, 1962 - 23rd February, 2026

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of our friend, colleague, and long-standing SWIG Board member, Justin Dunning, who died on the 23rd of February this year.

Justin was part of the SWIG community for many years and gave a remarkable amount of his time, energy, and knowledge to the organisation. He had a deep understanding of sensors and their applications within the water sector and was always generous in sharing that expertise with others.

As a Board member, Justin contributed greatly to SWIG over many years. His insight, experience, and thoughtful contributions helped guide the organisation and support the wider community of professionals working with water monitoring and instrumentation.

Those who knew him will remember not only his knowledge, but also the person he was. He was a genuinely kind and decent man, widely liked and respected across the water sensing community. His charm, warmth, and sense of humour made him a pleasure to work with and to spend time with.

Justin always had a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye; he will be greatly missed by everyone at SWIG. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this very sad time.

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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.