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Welcome to the winter issue of the FWR Newsletter THAMES TIDEWAY TUNNEL Building for a 22nd century In September 2014 a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) was granted a Development Consent Order – the Thames Tideway Tunnel is the largest ever NSIP in the UK. This ‘super sewer’ will be 25km long, running from Acton in the west to Abbey Mills in the east. In our lead article, Andy Mitchell, CEO of the Tideway Tunnel, presents the story so far. The Environment Agency is consulting on both its draft River Basin Management Plans (RBMPs) and Flood Risk Management Plans. The RBMPs set out measures to improve water in rivers, lakes, estuaries, coasts and in groundwater. The draft plans relate to the second cycle of the Water Framework Directive. See page 5 for details. In ‘Wastewater Matters’ Tim Evans considers the issue of endocrine active substances and whether or not they constitute a serious pollutant threat. For information on events and news highlights please go to our website www.fwr.org. You can also contact us via email ([email protected]. uk) or telephone (01628 891589). The , which will eventually connect to the Thames Tideway Tunnel Maxine Forshaw - Editor As we welcomed in the New Year, Andy Mitchell THIS ISSUE the Thames Tideway Tunnel team CEO of Thames Tideway Tunnel Thames Tideway Tunnel was reflecting on – and recovering from – what was probably the most significant by Andy Mitchell, CEO of Thames Tideway Tunnel 1 12 months on the project so far, and the culmination of years of work. Wastewater Matters - Endocrines 4 In September 2014, we received the momentous EA consultations 5 news that the government had granted a WHY IS THE THAMES TIDEWAY Private Water Supplies 6 Development Consent Order (DCO) giving the TUNNEL NEEDED? FWR activities 7 green light for construction of our 25km long ‘super FWR News 8 sewer’, which aims to tackle sewage in London’s sewerage system was designed by Sir the . The tunnel, from west to east in the 1860s, for a population FWR Publications 8 London, will be one of the biggest infrastructure of four million people. While the Victorian sewers projects in Europe – but it is one needed to address are still in excellent working condition, they are a serious problem facing the capital’s river. struggling to cope with the demands of London’s

PROGRESSTO DATE While this project is absolutely central More than400 employees,including civil give some more To perspective on the scale areWe following in the footsteps of Sir will transfer the sewage to Sewage TreatmentWorks. Main work is due to start with onthe Thames in 2016, Tideway Tunnel the aim ofcompletion 2023. by topreventing sewage pollution on such biga scale, continuing to develop green infrastructureand sustainable drainage systemswill be vital to (SuDS) supplement the tunneland help toprolong its lifespan. Planning project a this size has been an enormous task. started consultation on the project and, in 2010 of days public exhibitionsfollowing 114 and biggest the planning meetings, 200 over application ever submitted in the UK was handed to the government for consideration in February2012. engineers, ecologists, project managers and architects, work on the project. Although main constructionisn’t due to beginuntil the past few years2016, involved have meticulous planning and designing in preparation.This has included thorough investigations of the ground to be tunnelled developed designers while have through, routea that minimise will the impact on infrastructureexisting London. in ofthe project, it will require construction 24 the and London boroughs, sites across 14 routewill pass buildings, under 75 1,301 bridges, 20km of river walls, 50 in-river structures, tunnels, 45 of 24km gas main, of15km water main and 18km of sewers. worked have closely We with organisations for acrossTransport London including Port the London AuthorityLondon, of (PLA), Crossrailand local authorities, and make sureregularly we meet with residents and stakeholders. other JosephBazalgette, Victorian the engineer whose sewer legacy has allowed London to maintain a safe environment to live in for 150 years. need We to ensure that leave we a similarlegacy and sure make the sewerage protected networklong-lasting, is against CSOdischarge pointat Vauxhall. THE PROPOSED SOLUTION PROPOSED THE Starting in west London, the proposed the Starting London, west in Andy Mitchell, CEO,in the Fleet Sewer. It hasIt been more than ten years since discussionsstarted about how best to tackle the issue of sewage pollution in the Thames. Sincethen, years of study concluded have that themost effective to help way prevent this pollution would be to build a 25km interception, storageand transfer tunnel running up to 65 metres below the river – the Thames Tideway The tunnel Tunnel. would need to be 7.2 metresin diameter capacitya and have of 1.5 millioncubic metres, indicating somewhatthe scaleof the problemfacing the river. follows generally tunnel route main for the theRiver Thames to Limehouse, where it then continues north-east to Abbey Mills PumpingStation near Stratford. There it willbe connected to Thames Water’s Lee due for completionTunnel, which next year, Along with its also ecology, we a have It isIt easy to forget that this waterway Currentlythis is happening on weeklya be kept clean. features. This magnificentasset deserves to is one of our city’s most famous and beloved butneed we to remember that the river itself 2 in some of London’s most popular landmarks, landmarks, most popular London’s of some in goon boat cruises along the Thames to take dangerously polluted. Thousands peopledangerouslyof polluted. safein the knowledge that its water is not generationsshould be able to enjoy the river and fishing and future toname just Our, a few. ofactivities rowing, – sailing, paddleboarding Every see we day it being used for a range dutyto protect the river’s recreational value.

this pollutionto continue. andsalmon, which put we at risk allowing by in the River Thames, including seabass, eels 125 different125 speciesof fishbeen have found fishedspecies in the North Sea. As as many a valuable a nursery commercially for many for a huge number of aquatic animals, and actuallyvitala habitat and migration route through the heart of such bustling a city is

tackled urgently. river. This isriver. a problem that needs to be last major source of pollution in the capital’s into the river. Sadly, sewage discharge Sadly, into the river. is the volumeto eight billion toilets flushing straight 55 million55 tonnes, which is the equivalent the particularly thefigure wet weather, was Albert Hall 450 times over. In 2013, due to Albert 2013, In times Hall 450 over. in a typical year – enough to fill the Royal ofraw sewage discharging intoLondon’s river basis,amounting to around million 39 tonnes

discharge pointsalong the river. from Combined Sewage Overflow (CSO) Overflow fromCombinedSewage (CSO) pouring sewage into the tidal River Thames River tidal the into sewage pouring amountof rain can cause them to overflow, growingpopulation. even just smallNow, a

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We have another have We busy months 12 ahead Lastsummer alsoI announced that I To keep up to dateTo with what’s happening on the visit: Tunnel, http://www.thamestidewaytunnel.co.uk/ All imagesare courtesy of Thames Tideway Tunnel. in school a or supporting educational and careersactivities, statistic a of which are we proud. wantedto achieve gender parity the by time finished we construction in 2023. 29% ofAlready, employees on the project arefemale; proof are we already making good progress. But need we to ensure more is done to address the gender imbalance in the engineering industry, certain and make thispercentage doesn’t fall as enter we the construction phase. signed have We up to the government’s Life’ ‘Your campaign, youngsters encouraging especially – young women – to studySTEM subjects at school, whileour ‘Encompass’ inclusivity forum meets regularlyto discuss the barriers facing women inengineering. want to leave legacya We of healthiera cleaner, but it’s river, also vital thathelp we develop the next generation of engineerswho are equipped to build major infrastructure projectsin the future. as award we the construction contracts and prepare for the start of main works next year, but each and day everything do we takes us one step closer to reaching our goal of a healthier Rivercleaner, Thames. Motivation doesn’t comemuch greater than that. Ofconstruction the 24 sites needed to Morethan 40 of our project staff are trained willcreate around direct 4,000 jobs in the peakyear of construction, and furthera 5,000are expected to be created indirectly. Thankfully, thelegacy of other construction projects such as Crossrail and the Olympics meanswill we already poola have of experienced engineers construction and workersequipped to work on the project. But also we want to inspire the future generation ofengineers. The project team works closely with Crossrail’s and Construction Tunnelling which Academy, aims to develop the skills neededfor large tunnelling projects in citya London. as big as buildthe are Thames 11 Tideway Tunnel, located on the River Thames. is It expected thatat least million 4.2 tonnes of excavated materialcould be transported barges by or ships. This will mean 30% a increase to the existingriver traffic and will require expert marineskills. works Thames Tideway Tunnel withthe PLA, the Thames Alliance, Training regulatorybodies and other river employers tohelp develop opportunities that will both meetthe skills gap identified and reinvigorate the river economy. engineering and technology, STEM (science, Ambassadors mathematics) who help promote interestin STEM subjects assisting by with lessons, interview practice, career fairs, speed networking and after-school clubs. For every calendar in the day last year our projectstaff spent an average of 90 minutes NEXTSTEPS Buildingsuch large-scale infrastructure will A process is taking place to procure Planningthe tunnel has included con- Promotingour affordability schemes and social tariff. requirediversea range of skills. The project

be announced laterin the year. the tunnel.Successful bidders are alsodue to will bewill responsible for delivering and financing Provider (IP), an independentProvider (IP), companywhich investors to finance the Infrastructure

requiredtimescales. time to ensure it can be completed within the tunnel willbe under constructionat the same damage at the bottom ofthe shaft. beannounced Each section this year. of the largevolumes preventing of falling water, section, with the successful bidders due to – which– takes much away of the energy of under to select way the contractors for each vortexdrop shafts being within on-line shafts Central, East and West. A tender process is needfor uniquea solution the– creation of threemain construction works’ contracts – into a connection tunnel. This has led to the The project has been split geographically into drop straight into the main tunnel instead of groundis predominantly chalk, the shafts will modelling.the In eastern sites, wherethe and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) required to design various tunnel components structingstate-of-the-art physical models

sewerage environment. sewerage deteriorationmechanisms that can occur in a Routemap of the ThamesTideway Tunnel. . 1 25-28 March, 25-28 Evans T.D. and Smith,Evans T.D. of Bioassay S.R. (2012) biosolidsoperational an in scalefield trial. Proc. 26th Water Environment Federation, Annual Biosolids & Residuals Conference, RaleighNC (1)

I thinkI the environment is served badly In a multiyear, operational-scale multiyear, a In field Opponentsof biosolids recycling in Germany tried have to use polyacrylamide sludge conditioningagents used dewateringin to achievetheir goal of getting recycling banned. The soil microbial biomass did not reactto polyacrylamide and proposeI that it isinconceivable that it could find its to way the edibleparts ofcrops. siloby thinking.is important It to put things intothe wider context as Williams and Sumpterdone. is also It have important that laboratoryresults are ‘ground-truthed’ to checkwhether they mirror the wider world. Biosolidsrecycling can animportant make contribution to stewardship of the planet’s phosphate. Recoveredwater makes a vital contribution to the flow of rivers and streamsview it my would In dryin weather. bethe height of folly to spend money to treat hazardsthat are not significant risks when there is a desperate need for investment in the ageing and unseeninfrastructure of pipes underground, and to provide safe drinking water and sanitation to the two billion peoplewho it docurrently. not have as well as applied to themselves as aerosols, orinhaled (including personal care products), whichmust surely be the stage thein lifecycles of these products of greatest human exposure. proportionA of these substances partition to the sewage sludge and if not degraded in treatment be will recycled to agricultural land ifthat is the fate of the biosolids. Given that it isthe weakly soluble fraction that reside will in thebiosolids, the transfer to crops be will only a small proportion of thesmall proportionthat isbiosolids.in is hard It for me to imagine how thiscould bea risk human receptor.to any experiment,R. S. Smith and usedI the soil microbialbiomass as non-specifica bioassay to test whether there chemical was any or cocktail ofchemicals in digested sludge from thethatand 1990s would 1980s stress the biomass.There was no such stress. Soil microbialbiomass respiration quotient was themost sensitive bioassay could we use

, . ] [Philosophical Transactions B, The EASs that Williams and Sumpter Theysummarise the stressors faced fish by FigTimeline1 of relative stressors faced fish by in urbanized catchments in the Western worldand the magnitude of threat they posed. February 2015, Volume 370, Issue 1661: 370, Volume February2015, http://rstb.royalsocietypublishing.org/ content/369/1656/20130581 Putting pharmaceuticals into the wider contextof challenges to fish populations in rivers, urbanizedin catchments thein Western world and themagnitude of threat they posed with thesuggested timeline shown Figurein The 1. widthof banda time atany point reflects itsrelative impact on fish. The greater the width,the more harmful the impact on fish.The authors consider that the trends ofthe and 20th 19th centuries termsin of toxicchemicals, untreated and inadequately treated sewage, eutrophication and habitat loss been all have reversed, and because of this there is more life in our urbanized riverstime than atany since the dawn ofthe . The authors state that “The range of fish stressors has nowincreased as temperatures rise, and non-nativefish introductions bring new diseases. The threat from pharmaceuticals [including EASs] to fish populations remains hypothetical, and no studies linked yet have changein fish populationsto exposure.” The last phrase isvery important. reviewed come have mostlythrough the urban wastewater system. They are substances that consumed humans have and excreted JohnSumpter of Brunel University, entitled Tim Evans FWR Wastewater Section Co-ordinator

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WASTEWATER T 4 occurringphytoestrogens. with other EASs such as the naturally many and plant protection plant products and context into activesubstances found (EASs) biocidesin it doesWorryingly, not seek to put endocrine http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/topics/topic/eas.htm. pesticides): in http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/topics/topic/eas.htm. (used disruptors’as required EU regulations by on biocides and plant protection products Commission launched an online consultationto help define criteria for ‘endocrine researchand publish papers the on the European issue. September In 2014, Forum,has just published reviewa paper with WastewaterResearch Industry & Support and Hydrology, who is member a andHydrology, of FWR’s

productsinto that context. sensibleto put biocides and plant protection humans and farm animals and it would seem phytoestrogensand they are being eaten by intereston the topic. there So, are lots of compoundsthat initially generated the metabolitesof aboutphytoestrogens, these arethe not components of they plants; are mould are rarely taken into account in discussions have similar structureshave and effects, but are Althoughalfalfa mycoestrogens and clover. they are not flavonoids. Mycoestrogens frequently foundpasturesin as well asin been identified as phytoestrogens, although contain phytoestrogens. Lignans also have in soy and red clover. Many other Many in soy and red food clover. crops areisoflavones, which arecommonly found phenolic compounds. The compounds. best-researched phenolic tolargea group of substituted natural phytoestrogenicplants. They mainly belong xenoestrogens not generated within the endocrinesystem, but ingested eating by

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R particularriver basin districts, the better their final update will be. but the EA state that the more specific you can be in relation to the questions or need local to have knowledge to answer them, youthink are worth achieving. do notto answer have You all of protect and improve the water environment, and the outcomes the and environment, water the protectimprove and youto comment on the issues, the current and future actions to The EA is now seeking views on these plans. They are asking 2021–2027. Further backgroundinformation can be seen2021–2027. will be reviewed and updated, ready for implementation from implemented from 2015–2021. In 2021 the second 2021 In cycleimplemented RBMPs from 2015–2021. Thepresent draft plans are for the second cycle of WFD to– be ManagementPlans

Draft River Basin Basin River Draft Consultation on reviewed andupdated everysix years. Directive (WFD). In accordance In the plans Directiveare with WFD, (WFD). England and Wales, as required Englandand Wales, Framework the by Water have beenhave established for the ten river basin districts in River Thames at Benson, Oxfordshire(courtesy Maxine Forshaw). explained that each then spoke on the forward way described Kelda’s Kelda’s Services) Water (Kelda described

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Thereis some suggestion that higher Mn levels in children be may associatedwith lower school performance but more studies are needed.The first addendum to the 4th edition of the WHO Guidelines may reintroduce a formal health-based which guidelineis higher thanthe present drinking value water standard of50μg/l. of 400μg/l HeatherWoodhead contractto manage PWS for the MOD in Wales and the South West, showingseveral case studies involving RAs of catchments, treatment plant, service reservoirs and distribution systems. Kelda had achieved compliance99.94% for MOD PWS compared with the nationalPWS figureof 93%. The National is Trust responsible for 544 serve of PWS, which 451 single properties. Mark Roberts Trust) (National PWSis managed the by individual property with central support and advice.has It been calculated of that all rainfall 43% in England and Wales falls oron, flows through, National properties. Trust He gave severalexamples of unsatisfactory supplies which had subsequently rectified. been David Clapham David forWater Safety He argued Plans (WSPs). the need for rainwater recycling to be consideredas potentially PWS and questionedthe responsibilityfor the risk assessment of larger PWS falling on LAs. Forother legislation such as Food, and Health and Safety, the onus isReliance on the company. on sampling of PWS is not enough – although 30%of PWS fail microbiologically on sampling, this could riseto 98% after rain. Larger PWS are often associated with building developments; hospitalsin particular or are have, developing, boreholesbut PWS regulations do not require RA arguablyit – may berequirement a under Health and Safety. He suggested that businessesshould carryout RAsfollowed an auditby from LA. a John Fawell manganese and the possible future reconsideration of its significance inwater supplies. Although it occurs oxidation states, in 11 the mostimportant from the health point although of view is Mn 2+ in distributionsystems it forms Mn insoluble 4+ hydrides. Although Mn isan essential trace element, some studies suggested have it could beneurotoxin a possibly inhalation by (and ingestion by at very high although levels) there are, as yet, no suitable animal models and limited epidemiologicalstudies yield mixed results.

A total of 478 (Baberghand MidSuffolk Althoughthe regulations require LocalAuthorities (LAs) to have carried out risk assessments (RAs)on all relevant supplies of only 32% January1 by 2015, improvement notices been have necessary RAs had been carried respect In outthe by end of 2013. oflarge suppliesand supplies to premises, public commercialor whileLAs 82 had done all the RA required, had not carried 41 out For other LAs 24 PWS, any. had undertakenRAs whilst on all, 58 none. done had issuedin England and Wales. Shenoted that the apparent numberof PWS had reduced due betweenand 2013 2010 gave an interesting gave account of an unsuccessful Professor Jeni Colbourne Chief Inspector) (DWI , FWR Water Supply Co-ordinator Supply Water FWR , for use. Inspection showed the well was being used and ROCEEDINGS STARTED WITH A PRESENTATION A WITH STARTED ROCEEDINGS oncurrent progress with implementation of the Private from

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samples non-compliant in 2010 to 7% in 2013. samplesto 2013. in 7% non-compliant2010 in incompletedata, PWS quality had of improved from 9.6% Privateshe Supplies Water noted (PWS) that, allowing for some Havingdescribed the content of the annual report DWI on Water Supplies Water regulations and possible future developments. remedial works were undertaken. were works remedial distributewater’. Magistrates dismissed the appealand all necessary encompassedthe ‘all physical assets used to collect, treat and to have twoto have supplies but DWI provided a definition of ‘supply’ which available wasinadequately sealed and liable to ingress. The appellant claimed hadbeen taken out of use following non-compliances but was still health.The premises in question had wella and borehole.a The well which relates to sources presenting potential a danger to human DistrictCouncils) appealagainst noticea issued their by council under Regulation 18, Emma Richbell and Vincent Dreau before taking samplesto designtreatment for newany borehole. the importance of adequate pumping, perhaps over several weeks, be considered when fitting water treatment on PWS and stressed Tim Shakesbyexplored and Sons) (Shakesby issues which should revised PWSRegulations would start in January 2015. be included in future monitoring requirements and consultation on Taste and Odour. Looking and Odour. Taste ahead she said that radioactivity would methods. Some LAs had not been using the correct method for accreditedand followSCA (StandingCommittee of Analysts)

whichmore have than of 5% their population reliant on PWS. PWS shouldbe incorporated instrategies, especiallyfor the LAs 32 responsibility for strategy with LAs and advocated that She also noted that recent health service reorganisation had placed toclarification of supply arrangements and discontinuation of use. 6 Mike Waite Mike Royal SocietyRoyal Health for Public 25 September 2014 September 25 in Action Learning about Best Practice about Learning

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Produced by FWR © FWR 2015 Produced by FWR © FWR 2015 7 The , as members of the Institute of Water Centre (Water Education (Water Technology Technology http://www.lottcleanwater.org/education.htm Olympia, Washington, USA Washington, Olympia, N THE N AUTUMN (IoW), FWR were(IoW), invited South to joinIoW East area LOTT’s Water Water LOTT’s I forvisita to the Warner Bros. studio tour of ‘The Making ofHarry Potter’. The tour takes in various filmsets, props and costumes,the triple-decker Knight Bus,green screen technology, plus Diagon the art Alley, and sketch department whichscale included model an of amazing Hogwarts 1:24 Castle.was It fascinating a out day both for fans and for anyoneinterested in having glimpsea into the world of modern film-making. HogwartsCastle scale, which 1:24 includes 2,500 fibre optic lights; constructed by 86 artists and crew members (courtesy Simon Blake) A trip down down A trip Diagon Alley Education and LOTT’s WET citizens and LOTT‘Together, can conserveour water resources, supportreclaimed wateruse, and take actions that will help protectPuget Sound. Learning more is the first step.’ Centeroffers education programmes, together with interactive activities, family environmental and weekend exhibits, presentations. Liz Morrison from FWR took the opportunity to visit the Center whilst on holiday in the USA last year. See: and Technology) Science andTechnology) Center exhibit galleryand classroomopened to provide the in2010 community opportunity hands-on for fun, a with learning all about water.

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www.fwr.org [email protected] The occasion also saw theUK launch of the book Regulation for Water Quality – How to safeguard the water environment, Chrisby Martin Chubb, Griffiths and Simon Spooner. The publication can be purchased from FWR ( 891589). 01628 It can also be viewed on our website on 20 January 2015, provided January anopportunity on20 2015, to

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for Water Water for Regulation An update on the activities of the FWR Caryll Stephen Chief Executive of the Foundation for Water Research

Firstly, a somewhat belated Happy New We are now looking to organise appropriate training sessions to complement Year to all our friends, contributors this publication. On the ROCK (Reviews of Current Knowledge) and Guides and readers. The year for FWR has front, two further documents have been published and a number of others started just as busy as it ended, as are in the pipeline. Our Wastewater Forum continues to meet regularly and you will see from this newsletter. our Water Supply Section keeps us up to date with events. We are now planning our exhibition circuit for the year; our stand is always well attended The UK launch of our Regulation for and many new contacts are made. Water Quality book in Oxford, with the associated panel discussion, took Our website remains very popular and the number of visitors is growing. So, place in January; a big thank you to all as you can see, we are envisaging a very active year. Again, thanks to all who took part in the discussions. who contribute to the work of the Foundation.

Copies of these reports are available from the Foundation New FWR Publications for £15 each, less 20% for FWR members. Community Involvement in UK Catchment Urban Rainwater Harvesting and Water Management FR/R0021 January 2015 Reuse FR/G0006 Revised January 2015 River catchments are naturally complex With the ever-growing need to conserve systems. The water environment is also the UK’s water resources, rainwater heavily relied upon and modified by harvesting (RWH), grey water recycling human activities. Catchment managers (GWR) and water reuse solutions therefore encounter multiple issues are receiving growing interest from relating to flooding, drought, poor politicians, planners, developers and the water quality, sedimentation, erosion general public. Recent focus in the UK, and habitat degradation, along with by a more environmentally concerned climate change projections. These public and those responsible for long recurring catchment issues have led to term urban planning and development, various policies and frameworks within questions the sustainability of current the context of European legislation water use in our modern, urban way to support the management of of life, particularly our in-building catchments across the UK. use, ‘personal water footprint’ and recreational garden watering.

Long term observations are required to characterise catchment behaviour, This guide was originally published in 2008 and has now been revised; implement effective mitigation measures and meet policy targets. Defra’s it is intended for readers who are interested in the topic of water Catchment Based Approach policy framework provides an example of harvesting, recycling and reuse for non-potable urban applications. It how the UK is now encouraging a more integrated, evidence based and provides an introduction to: the water cycle and drivers to supplement bottom-up approach, allowing for greater partnership for communities to this with RWH and water reuse systems; regulations and guidelines on be involved on a local level. Community Flood Plans also demonstrate how water reuse that apply throughout the UK and Europe; technologies local people are becoming more actively involved in flood risk management. currently available for non-potable, urban water harvesting and reuse; This Review of Current Knowledge highlights issues related to monitoring examples of water harvesting and reuse systems with a particular and understanding the complexity of river catchments which are subject to emphasis on UK practice for non-potable urban applications; and multiple pressures. It details how countries, such as the UK, are beginning sources of detailed information for those planning to implement water to manage catchments at a local level with involvement of local people. harvesting and reuse systems in a UK urban environment. Case studies are presented and emphasise how the rapid growth in technology and communication facilities can be used in innovative ways to support the management of river systems.

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