Links.
UK Official Bodies
UK Water Companies and Latest DWI reports.
Environment Agencies.
Water and Wastewater Link Sites.
UK Official Bodies
- The Department for
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
- The Drinking Water Inspectorate
(DWI)
The DWI's main job is to check that the water companies in England and Wales
supply water that is safe to drink and meets the standards set out in the
Water Quality Regulations.
- The Office of Water
Services (OFWAT)
OFWAT are a government department responsible for making sure that the water
and sewerage companies provide a good-quality and efficient service at a
fair price.
- The Institution of Water
Officers
The Institution of Water Officers is the only professional body that is
concerned solely with the day to day running of the water industry. One
of its aims is to provide unparalleled opportunities to help its members
increase their knowledge about those topics that are crucial to the future
success of the industry.
- The Water
Industry Commissioner for Scotland
The Office of Water Industry Commissioner for Scotland was introduced from
the 1 November 1999 to promote the interests of all customers in Scotland.
- The International Water
Association (IWA)
IWA was formed in 1999 by the merger of two long established international
organizations, IAWQ (International Association on Water Quality) and IWSA
(International Water Services Association). IWA aims o be the leading international
association for the improvement of water management worldwide in an environmentally
sustainable way.
- The Chartered Institution
of Water and Environmental Management
The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM)
is a multi-disciplinary professional and examining body for engineers, scientists
and other professionally qualified personnel engaged in water and environmental
management.
- Water UK
Water UK is the organisation which brings together the UK's water suppliers
at a national level. The organisation promotes all that's best about the
UK's water industry. Water UK also provide help, advice and expertise on
all aspects of the water and sewage business.
- British Waterways
British Waterways maintain canals and rivers for a wide range of leisure
and business uses. Their strategic plan has three major themes: operational
quality, heritage, environment & traditions and development of new and secure
funding.
- The Centre for Ecology
and Hydrology
Four institutes have merged into CEH and the Institute of Hydrology has
become the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Wallingford, specialising in
hydrology.
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UK Water Companies and DWI reports.
Note - Contact addresses and telephone numbers for most of these companies can
be found on the
OFWAT site
Northern Ireland
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Environment Agencies.
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Water and Wastewater Link Sites.
- The Water Environment Federation
(WEF)
The Water Environment Federation (WEF) is the preeminent organization dedicated
to the preservation and enhancement of the global water environment and
is a leading source of information and knowledge on the water environment
- The Water Guide
Here you can find out all the information you need to know about the UK
water industry and the companies operating within it.
- Science
Traveller International
A really great site, bringing together hundreds of links on wastewater
treatment, and especially the activated sludge process
- The Universities Water
Information Network (UWIN)
The Universities Water Information Network(UWIN) disseminates information
of interest to the water resources community and all concerned with our
water resources. UWIN's mission is envisioned as helping to bring water
resources to the information superhighway and the superhighway to water
professionals.
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Water
and Wastewater links for Operators
This web page is designed and written for individuals involved with
the operations and maintenance of water and wastewater treatment plants.
A fine 'down-to-earth' site.
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The
Utility Connection
Probably the world's biggest link site for all types of utility.Provides
links to over 3,900 electric, gas, water and wastewater utilities, utility
associations, organizations, news, magazines, utility financial resources,
and related state & federal regulatory and information sites.
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Waterworld
Leading resource and news centre for the global water industry
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If you have any queries regarding this page, please contact:
Dr. Dave Moreman
tel: 00 44 (1)782 294776
email : dave.moreman@staffs.ac.uk
