Set up over 10 years ago by Defra and the Inland Revenue in partnership with Envirowise, the Water
Technology List (WTL) scheme promotes the use of water efficient technology by enabling companies to
offset 100% of the costs associated with purchasing and installation in the first year.

As listed products within the scheme, ABB’s WaterMaster, AquaMaster and AquaProbe electromagnetic flowmeters are
all eligible for 100% tax relief at the time of purchase.

With no moving parts that can fail, electromagnetic flowmeters require little or no maintenance, reducing
operational costs and improving both efficiency and profitability through enhanced accuracy.

“Although electromagnetic flowmeters have been widely embraced by the UK water industry, they have
yet to completely replace mechanical meters, which are seen by many to continue to offer a cheaper
alternative,” says Alan Hunt, product specialist for ABB’s UK Measurement Products business. “This is
despite the many inherent drawbacks of mechanical flowmeters, which include deteriorating accuracy
from the day they are installed caused by wearing of internal components.”

ABB’s WaterMaster, AquaMaster and AquaProbe flow meters are widely used across the UK water
industry and offer accurate and reliable
measurement in mains distribution, wastewater and sewage applications. Its robust sensors can be
directly buried, eliminating the need for expensive meter chambers.

Incorporating quad band GSM/SMS communications and a choice of mains, battery and renewable
power options, ABB’s AquaMaster flowmeters offer a highly accurate and flexible solution for flow
measurement in even the remotest locations. Now also incorporating WITS DNP3 communications, the
AquaMaster3 offers water operators access to near real-time data on
device status, presenting new opportunities for intelligent maintenance management.