CONTENTS NEWS
6 Ofwat shake up announced The Government plans to review Ofwat’s remit and responsibilities 8 AMP5Tracker Seven Trent Awards ecology consultancy framework
SPECIAL REPORT
35Water Efficiency Round Table Find out what happened when industry leaders met to discuss water efficiency in their businesses
FEATURES 12 Implications of the Bristol Water review
16 Urban drainage Chris Digman of MWH argues for better landscaping to manage the flow; Preventing backflow – a look at valves; United Utilities starts work on Preston stormwater project
20 Monitoring and metering Pilot project demonstrates potential of instrument for final effluent; Sludge blanket level detection helps with compliance
16 Urban drainage needs rethink
27 Filtration and separation Welsh treatment works reaps the rewards of new media; Thames installs system for backwashing screens; Luxembourg raises quality with ultrafiltration
30 Aeration Researchers at Veolia Eau reveal an innovative approach to aeration control
COMMENT 27 Welsh plant adopts new media
12 Bristol Water appeal Legal counsel Suzanne Rab frames the implications of the Competition Commission’s decision on Bristol Water’s appeal against its price review
26 Water UK Barrie Clarke asks what government policy might mean for the water industry
REGULARS 35 Water efficiency under discussion 4 Water & Wastewater Treatment September 2010
14 Diary 41Technically speaking 44 Book review
24 Operational management Logica’s Graham Hainsworth reveals how customer contact can be reduced by operational efficiencies
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