Consent conditions may require flow measuring equipment such as a private meter to be provided, maintained and records kept. The cost of installing and maintaining such equipment will be the responsibility of the discharger.
Assessment of flow by other means such as private water meters or process meters may also be used by trade effluent dischargers. This can aid with calculation, accuracy of billing, and improved monitoring.
Any flow measuring equipment and installation used for trade effluent billing should be to MCERTS standard.