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NOVEMBER 2016 WET NEWS 3 C reating more resilient drainage systems will require a new level of collaboration between water companies, local authorities and community stakeholders, Water UK's 21st Century Drainage report has said. The report seeks to be the 'start of a conversation' between stakeholders about how these groups can work together to reduce • ood risk in sewers and urban infrastructure. It calls on organisations to put aside traditional silos to address shared challenges such as promoting the use of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), reducing inƒ ltration of sewers, preventing plumbing mis- connections, educating the public on what they should put into the sewerage system, replacing ageing infrastructure and reducing pollution from combined sewer over• ows. The 21st Century Drainage programme, led by a board chaired by Welsh Water's director of environment Tony Harrington, contains seven distinct workstreams, for which U nited Utilities (UU) has agreed a contract for its ƒ rst full scale application of the innovative Nereda technology at Kendal WwTW, following an intensive review of the technology applicability in the UK market. UU said it will be the largest of its kind in the UK. Nereda o‡ ers a number of advantages over conventional Greater collaboration needed for resilient drainage working groups have been formed and project work in underway. These are: communications and engage- ment; deƒ ning and managing drainage capacity; addressing over• ows that operate frequently; tackling sewer misuse; groundwater inun- dation of drainage systems; enablers to progress; and drainage infrastructure deterioration. "The water industry has invested billions of pounds over the last few decades on behalf of customers," Harrington said: "Working in partnership with the UK's governments, regulators and community groups, we have rivers and streams that are now abundant with life. There is much still to do, but we have seen the beneƒ ts of that investment. However, there are very real external pressures that we have to prepare for now, to ensure our children and grandchildren can build on this success. More people, bigger towns and cities and the e‡ ects of climate change will mean a greater demand for WET News is registered at Stationers' Hall. Origination by Faversham House and TR Clash Ltd. Printed by Buxton Press, Palace Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6AE. Copyright 2016. Faversham House. No part of this publication may be reproduced without prior written permission from the publishers. Every e‹ ort is made to ensure the accuracy of material published in WET News. 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If you think that we have not met those standards and want to make a complaint, please contact the editor. If we are unable to resolve your complaint, or if you would like more information about IPSO or the Editors' Code, contact IPSO on 0300 123 2220 or visit www.ipso.co.uk Kendal WwTW to get UU's rst ll scale Nereda technology www.netwatchsystem.co.ukco.uk We appear to have lots but we must not take water for granted. It is and will be precious. @wwtlive #waterscotland @GoldishCJ #waterscotland Roseanna Cunningham MSP: "Innovation isn't just about *things* but also *ways of working* and *service delivery*" @KTNUK_SRE ' Report urges organisations to put aside traditional silos to overcome shared challenges. Average circulation Jan-Dec 2015: 6,110 Kind and smart words from @TerryAHearn @ wwtlive #waterscotland SEPA one of the world's best...with a new mission now @GoldishCJ Roseanna Cunningham, Scots gov, says days of "silent service" in water sector need to come to an end @wwtlive #waterscotland @LoisVallely The WWTLive Water Scotland conference and exhibition took place last month. Good to hear @ strathearnrose rea© rm Scottish Government's commitment to EU environmental standards post brexit #waterscotland @sclaireg If everyone globally used resources like people in Scotland, we'd need three planets! Radical change required @SEPA_CEO #waterscotland @sclaireg water when it's hot and dry, fewer green spaces to absorb the rain when it's wet, and more unpredictable weather." "Everyone in the water sector realises the scale of the challenge, and that is why more than 40 organisations from across the UK – governments, regulators, local authorities, environmental charities, academics and community groups – have joined Water UK for this 21st Century Drainage Programme," writes Harrington. "Since the programme started, the political landscape has changed signiƒ cantly. Those involved in the programme believe it is the right thing to do..." activated sludge due to the nature of the granules. Contrary to conventional processes, bacteria are concentrated into a compact granular structure with excellent settling characteristics. UU has signed the delivery contract with LiMA, working closely Nereda technology provider Royal HaskoningDHV. "More people, bigger towns and cities and the e‹ ects of climate change will mean a greater demand for water when it's hot and dry, fewer green spaces to absorb the rain when it's wet, and more unpre- dictable weather" Tony Harrington, 21st Century Drainage LiMA will deliver the Nereda project at Kendal WwTW

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