The potential risks to water quality from diffuse pollution driven by future land use and climate change
Part of the WFD Article 5 reporting requirements is an element of horizon scanning to the middle of this century to identify potential risks to water quality from diffuse pollution driven by future land use and climate change.
A review has been carried out and the key changes that might result from these drivers are an expansion in woodland cover and an increase in the area under arable production as a result of climate change providing enhanced opportunities for agricultural production. These were discussed and agreed at a project workshop and formed the basis of the land use change scenario used in the project. Other potential drivers such as CAP reform, planning and renewable energy development were also reviewed.
Evaluating science policy and practice interfaces (Poster)
This poster presented at the Knowledge Exchange Scotland: Policy Impact and Practice Conference held in Edinburgh in October 2012, evaluates science policy interfaces such as CREW.
This work was commissioned under the CREW call down service. The object of the project was to carry out a literature search on the effects of switching from chlorine to monochloramine for water disinfection, specifically with regards to the effects on lead and copper corrosion. Information was sought on current understanding of disinfectant choice on lead and copper corrosion; the lessons learned from a Washington case study, and guidance on the appropriate sampling protocol for lead and copper measurements.
The use of alum sludge and sewage sludge as a soil improver on Barra
A key guiding principle is that the use of organic wastes as a fertiliser should only be used on land that would normally be fertilised as part of its management regime otherwise it becomes a waste disposal route rather than a beneficial recycling activity. This is paramount to both the external perception of the activity and to environmental protection.
The uses for ozone in the treatment of water and wastewater
In most water treatment plants ozone is used for multiple applications. Ozone is now used as a disinfectant, an oxidant of organic and inorganic molecules, a coagulant aid, removing taste and odour, a means of controlling algae and as a way of biologically stabilising water. Ozone is very effective for disinfection against bacteria, viruses and protozoa. However, when used in a disinfection capacity, it is often used when contaminants are highly resistant to more conventional disinfectants.
CREWs NEWs July-September 2012
The July-September 2012 edition of CREWs NEWs is available now. Find out about CREW events, projects, contract opportunities and competitions as well as news and events from the wider water sector. If you have any comments about CREWs NEWs or would like to advertise an upcoming event please get in touch.
Implementation Processes for the Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act
This report provides evidence to SEPA and the Scottish Government on the implementation processes for the Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009 (hereafter FRM Act) within existing policy frameworks. It gives guidance on the roles and processes of the Flood Risk Management local advisory groups. These groups are now termed local advisory groups as opposed to ‘sub-district’ advisory groups as termed in the FRM Act. These local advisory groups will be established by autumn 2012. Much of the report is based on recent findings relating to good practice for catchment management and research into how Area Advisory Groups have undertaken their responsibilities in Area Management Planning under the Water Framework Directive.
Flood Insurance Provision and Affordability Beyond the Statement of Principles: Implications for Scotland
This survey makes a preliminary assessment of possible social implications in Scotland of changes to the flood insurance market that may follow the end of the Scottish Statement of Principles on the provision of Flood Insurance. The Statement was agreed between the Scottish Government and the Association of British Insurers (ABI) in December 2008 and is due to finish in July 2013. It has both secured the availability of flood insurance to communities at risk of flooding in Scotland, and ensured that the Scottish Government has invested in flood risk management measures during this period. The ABI have made clear that they do not intend to renew the agreement owing to their belief that it prevents the development of a free market in flood insurance.
There is a need for ongoing review and advice on the technical effectiveness of measures to mitigate diffuse pollution and the effectiveness of the policy to deliver them. The Scottish Government needs support on understanding how to better spend across these measures, to get the most value. This report sets out the findings from a workshop held on diffuse pollution mitigation strategies which aimed to: provide updates on available data on effectiveness of existing measures; to review strategies for assessing effectiveness and uptake of measures; and to identify potential measures that could be supported in the future.
CREWs NEWs Jan-March 2012
The Jan-March 2012 edition of CREWs NEWs is available now. Find out about CREW events, projects, contract opportunities and competitions as well as news and events from the wider water sector. If you have any comments about CREWs NEWs or would like to advertise an upcoming event please get in touch.
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