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28 WET NEWS NOVEMBER 2016 ComiNg SooN • Write a caption Land & Water has been appointed by Wandsworth Council to remove the half-tide weir on the River Wandle at Wandsworth. The six-month project will allow the tidal river to return to its natural state to support biodiversity in central London. Funding for the project is being provided by Tideway, the company responsible for delivering the Thames Tideway Tunnel. Write a caption and email it to yoursayWN@fav-house.com by November 14, 2016. The best captions will be published in the December 2016 issue of WET News. foresight The Civils and Utilities specialists KEEPING THE COUNTRY CONNECTED At Burdens our purpose is clear. To keep the country connected. By using our expert knowledge and national reach we supply the essential infrastructure products and services that keep our communities functioning. We understand the importance of keeping projects on schedule. And that means getting the right materials, to the right place, at the right time… Every time. Connect with us to see how we can help you on 0344 292 7090. www.burdens.co.uk 26587 BURDENS WET NEWS AD_265 x 185mm_AW.indd 1 19/05/2016 14:28 WET News Water Industry Supplier Conference Holiday Inn, Birmingham City Centre November 10, 2016 Events.wwtonline.co.uk/supplier/ Water sector consultancies, contractors, manufacturers, service providers and senior directors will gather for this conference, now in its 3rd year. The event will enable delegates to take stock of the challenges and opportunities still available in AMP, and to look ahead to future opportunities for innovation and collaboration. WWT Water Industry Technology Innovation Conference 2016 Holiday Inn, Birmingham City Centre November 29, 2016 Events.wwtonline.co.uk/innovation/ Building on the success of the last four years, the 5th Annual WWT Water Industry Technology Innovation Conference and Exhibition will address the effect of competition on the industry, consider the role of the customer in innovation strategies, and explore how to best trial new technologies and processes whilst also mitigating risk. WWT Wastewater 2017 Conference and Exhibition National Conference Centre, Birmingham January 31, 2017 events.wwtonline.co.uk/wastewater/ The only event with all WASCs represented, Wastewater 2017 is a comprehensive single-day showcase of wastewater-specific case studies, innovation and thought-leadership all under one roof. Last month's best answers "You'll never get any fish with that miserable light" John@jpurdy.co.uk Top TWEETS: #Watersaving On average, there are 500 million tweets every day on Twitter. We've sifted through a few of them to see what the global Twittersphere has been tweeting on the subject of #Watersaving. Water saving toilets aren't saving water if you need to flush five times #toilets #green #watersaving @LindaMasonJar I have a bottle of water with water filled 5 days ago. Is it okay to have a few sips? #watersaving I rather say so! @chethyaaaa Not sure I agree with showering less but it has previously been suggested that couples should shower together #watersaving @Beckpink Full loads of laundry can save 15–45 gallons a load! #waterwisewednesday #watersaving #conservation @PlacerWater JHB water abusers get fined @iafricanews When your cat loves #freshwater the least you can do is use a #watersaving #aerator #SaveWater @KonstantinaToli The online tournament is hotting up. Iran are in the lead with 48 points!! #wwweek #stockholm #watersaving @ecoactiongames One thing I have noticed with low flow toilets is that they get dirtier faster. Ours are 0.8 gallons per flush. #WaterSavings @ricksimper