Dr Pamela Simpson

Dr Pamela Simpson FRSB FWMSoc MICorr

Technical Consultant and Industrial Microbiologist

A Chartered Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology with more than 30 years experience in microbial control and biocide applications, Dr Pamela Simpson provides expert witness support, technical advice, on-site surveys, management of laboratory support, and access to a wide range of microbicides to solve problems, specifically on microbial influenced corrosion.

Prior to founding Whitewater Technologies Ltd she worked for two major international chemical companies, where her main role was solving customers’ microbiological problems by the scientific application of a wide range of speciality biocides.

She has provided cost effective solutions for clients in relation to process water treatment, plant hygiene, microbial influenced corrosion and product preservation.

Pamela has a developed broad knowledge of the application of microbial control in:

• Closed heating and cooling systems
• Domestic hot and cold water building supplies
• Product preservation and antimicrobial surface protection
• Process water control, reuse and recycling
• Effluent minimisation and clean-up

She has experience in a range of industry sectors including oil, paper, food, paint, textiles, leather, mineral extraction and processing, adhesives, coatings and water treatment.

Recent projects have included:

• Expert witness on the source and cause of microbiological contamination and biofilm formation within a hired hot tub which caused pseudomonas infections and illness.
• Expert witness on microbiological contamination and biofilm formation within closed hot and cold heating systems.
• Expert witness on microbiological contamination and biofilm within a closed heating system and also domestic supply pipework of a new build hospital to avoid corrosion issues.

Pamela is the author of the BSRIA BG50/2021 'Water Treatment for Closed Heating and Cooling Systems'.

Pamela undertakes expert witness instructions, including giving evidence in court, in cases involving microbial influenced corrosion in industrial and domestic pipework, closed heating and cooling systems, fire sprinkler systems and water storage tanks. She can act on behalf of either claimant or defendant.