Water Industry In England Research Articles

Appraisal of Changes in Watercourse Quality as a Result of Sewer Reconstruction

Major sewerage work in Littleborough near Rochdale in North West England resulted in the closure of eight Combined Sewer Overflows and the construction of a new overflow incorporating downstream storage. The paper describes the method, named the CARP procedure, used in setting the frequency and volume of discharge from the new overflow and, therefore, the size of the tank. The effect of the resewerage work on the River Roch is being studied as a collaborative exercise involving the University of Manchester, Water Research Centre and North West Water. This is part of the River Basin Management Programme of the Water Industry of England and Wales (Clifforde et al, 1986). First results indicate that the tank will not operate as frequently as predicted by computer modelling. The discharge from the new Combined Sewer Overflow would not appear to significantly effect the river. This is to be confirmed by further fieldwork.

The role of administrator in water control into the 1990's

The paper considers the changes that have occurred in the last decade since the establishment of a completely new structure for the water industry in England and Wales. The significance of this period of change is described in some detail. The challenges arising out of these changes are then described, as well as the objectives to be attained. The survey concludes with an examination of conservation and environmental management issues, and the outlook for the future.

Face to Face

Peter F. Stott, Director, General of the National Water Council of Great Britain, and David B. Preston, AWWA Executive Director, discuss the Water Act of 1973 and its effects on the water industry in England and Wales. Reorganization of over 1400 local water authorities into 10 autonomous regional authorities, the responsibilities and makeup of the National Water Council, the role of investor‐owned utilities, and political considerations of the reorganization are covered.

The effect of the formation of “the water industry” in England and Wales with particular reference to engineers employed on water functions

The introduction sets out the aims of the article, i.e. to describe the setting up of the Water Industry in England and Wales in 1974 when powers and duties were transferred by the Government to newly created Water Authorities at the same time that Local Government was reorganized. The present situation is compared with that pertaining in 1973 with particular reference to the training, career prospects and status of the professional engineer working on water-related functions. The second section describes the organization and management of the services relating to the abstraction, distribution and treatment of water prior to 1974, whereas the next section treats the present day. The introduction of the Water Act 1973 meant that the provision of all services relating to water were entrusted to ten Water Authorities. Their structure and activities are considered. Direct comparison of expenditure and efficiency prior to and following the formation of the Water Industry is not possible because of the revised boundaries and the split of responsibilities. Such figures as are applicable are set out in the fourth section and the effects, particularly in their impact on professional engineers, are considered. The broad effect of the setting-up of the Water Industry is summed up from the point of view of the consumer and the engineer engaged in the industry. Some pointers to the future improvement in the management of the industry are set out.