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New Vision for Water: 88 Reforms Proposed by Independent Commission

New Vision for Water: 88 Reforms Proposed by Independent Commission

The Independent Water Commission, led by Sir Jon Cunliffe, has published 88 recommendations to reform the UK and Welsh water sectors. Key proposals include a new integrated regulator, stronger consumer advocacy, and nine regional water authorities focused on local priorities. The report addresses regulation, water demand management, company governance, and infrastructure resilience, following nine months of extensive research and over 50,000 public responses.

Safe drinking water for rural villages in Northern India

Safe drinking water for rural villages in Northern India

The company L&T Construction Delivers Safe Drinking Water to 6.8 Million Residents across Scattered Rural Villages in Northern India. Using smart tools and applications it was possible to cut construction time by 90% and reduced the project’s environmental footprint. The company utilized 3D BIM technology with STAAD and OpenFlows (by Bentley’s Systems) to standardize design and determine an optimal construction methodology.

Versorgungssicherheit: Erkenntnisse aus dem Reallabor

Versorgungssicherheit: Erkenntnisse aus dem Reallabor

Um Wasserknappheit zu bekämpfen, sind Technologien zur Wasserwiederverwendung vielversprechend, insbesondere in der Landwirtschaft. Doch wie immer gehen damit auch Herausforderungen einher. Das ISOE – Institut für sozial-ökologische Forschung hat sich im Forschungsprojekt HypoWave mit gesellschaftlichen und institutionellen Hürden beschäftigt. ISOE-Wasserexpertin Martina Winker stellt die Ergebnisse bei der Konferenz der International Water Association (IWA) vor.