CONTENTS
CONTENTS NEWS 7 Byatt urges industry shake-up
Former Ofwat director general has backed a report criticising the way water companies are managing their financial operations
PROJECT FOCUS 12 Wastewater treatment
Yorkshire Water’s biggest investment in AMP5 is the overhaul of Blackburn Meadows WwTP
THE SUSTAINABILITY ISSUE
19 A pumping system installed over 20 years ago is still proving its worth
19 Pump station still efficient after 20 years
22 Engagement with farmers is reaping water quality rewards for Scottish Water
26 The Met Office’s head of utilities explains how changing weather patterns affect water companies’ bottom line
COMMENT 17 Maintenance
New coatings can save replacement costs in a wide variety of applications, says RPM managing director Dan Macdonald
EVENTS 27 SWIG conference
Four-page preview of Sensing in Water 2013 event organised by the Sensors for Water Interest Group
22 Scottish Water tackles Ugie catchment pollution Editor
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