Assessing Nutrient Water Quality at Scale: Examples from across the UK | CARDIFF | HYBRID

Hosted by the CIWEM Tyne and Humber branch and CIWEM Welsh branch

Event description

This joint event between the CIWEM Tyne & Humber Branch and the Welsh Branch will explore how nutrient quality in groundwater and surface waters can be monitored, assessed, and managed at scale across the UK.

Drawing on practical case studies from Yorkshire, Wales, and beyond, the session will examine approaches to interpreting monitoring data and understanding nutrient distribution in the water environment.

It will cover a range of assessment methods, including long term monitoring datasets, land use modelling, spatial interpolation, and GIS based decision tools, and will highlight how these techniques can be combined to establish robust baselines, identify data gaps, and support evidence based water quality management.

This is a hybrid event, so please note that the online virtual doors will open at 17:30 BST.

Part of the CIWEM Environmental Quality and Pollution series.

Who should attend

• CIWEM members and non-members
• Water quality professionals working on groundwater and surface‑water monitoring, assessment or regulation
• Environmental scientists and analysts using monitoring data, modelling, GIS or decision‑support tools
• Early‑career professionals and experienced practitioners looking to build skills in interpreting nutrient data at scale
• Those interested in discovering more about the techniques and tools used to monitor and assess nutrients in water bodies

Why you should attend

• Hear practical case studies from across the UK showing how nutrient monitoring data is used in real‑world catchment management
• Learn about different approaches to assessing nutrient quality at scale, including long‑term monitoring, modelling and GIS‑based tools
• Benefit from cross‑regional perspectives
• Gain CPD and develop your technical skills in this area
• Opportunities to network with like-minded professionals in the sector

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About the speakers

Anna Lavelle

Anna Lavelle is a Senior Scientist with expertise in river health and water quality. She has worked on projects addressing nutrient assessments, regulatory reviews, and ecological investigations, focusing on enhancing surface-water quality through thorough analysis and practical solutions.

Andrew Stemp-Walsh

Andrew Stemp-Walsh is a Hydrogeologist with expertise in groundwater quality and modelling. He has worked on projects involving environmental reviews and investigations, applying analytical and technical skills to address challenges relating to water resources water quality.

Michael Pollock

Michael Pollock is a Senior Engineer specialising in hydrology, flood management, and sensor technology. He has worked on projects involving hydrometeorological monitoring and modelling, creating innovative solutions to enhance water system resilience and reduce flood risk.

Daisy Droogmans

Daisy Droogmans is a Consultant specialising in water, environment and nature‑based solutions. She draws on her background in civil engineering and interest in flood risk management, river restoration and coastal systems to support catchment‑scale assessments and environmental projects focused on resilience and sustainability.

Jason Fairbairn

Jason Fairbairn is an Associate Director and Chartered Hydrogeologist with extensive experience in groundwater, water resources and environmental regulation. He draws on a strong background in hydrogeology, regulatory engagement and technical leadership to support major infrastructure and catchment‑scale projects, with a focus on resilient water systems and environmental compliance.

Booking and joining information

This event is open to members and non-members of CIWEM.

There are two booking options for this hybrid event.

Click on the “Register for 14 May 2026 IN-PERSON” button if you wish to book to attend the talk in-person at the Arup offices in Cardiff.

Click on the “Register for 14 May 2026 VIRTUAL MEETING” button if you wish to register for the online option.

Please note there is limited capacity at this event. Bookings must be made through 'MyCIWEM' using the above booking link. Non-members who have not registered for the MyCIWEM system can create an account on the booking page in order to reserve their place.

If you have any questions about your booking or would like to cancel your attendance, please contact branches@ciwem.org.

Please note that registrations close at 09:00, three working days before the event is to take place if you wish to attend in-person and the day of the talk if booking to attend online. If you have not registered by then, unfortunately we cannot add you to the event.

If you have any queries about this talk, please contact Anna Lavelle at anna.lavelle@arup.com.

About the venue and getting there

This hybrid event will take place online using Microsoft Teams and the in-person venue is the Arup offices at 4 Pierhead Street, Cardiff, CF10 4QP.

In-person guests will arrive between 17:00 and 17:30. Those attending online will be able to join the talk from 17:30 when the virtual session will go live.

Travelling to the venue

As part of CIWEM’s commitment to tackling the climate and ecological emergency we would encourage delegates to use the most environmentally sustainable means of transport possible.

By Train

The nearest local railway station is Cardiff Queen Street at Station Terrace, CF10 4EY, which is a nine-minute walk to the venue.

Cardiff Central railway station, Central Square, CF10 1EP is the main railway station for those travelling into Cardiff from outside the city. It is a twenty-minute bus ride from Cardiff Central to near the Arup offices, with several bus routes running near the venue, or a thirty-minute walk.

By Bus | Coach

Cardiff Coach Station is near Cardiff Central railway station in Sophia Gardens, 2 Sophia Close, CF11 9HW and has several bus routes running to the Arup offices for those arriving by bus.

By foot | cycle

The Arup offices half an hours’ walk from Cardiff Central railway and bus stations and ten-minutes’ cycle ride.

By car

If you are coming by car or taxi, please consider sharing the journey with others to reduce your environmental footprint.