Could chemicals discharged from sewage works endanger human or ecosystem health? The challenge Point source discharges of pollutants from sewage works or industry are…
Point source discharges of pollutants from sewage works or industry are responsible for 16% of failures by rivers to meet WFD targets, and at high concentrations may be damaging to wildlife and human health. https://www.wskep.net/waterr2b/sectors/health-emergency/chemicals-sewage/

What effects do cytotoxins in drinking water have? The challenge The UK is a densely populated small island. Its small rivers allow limited dilution of any chemical that enters…
The UK is a densely populated small island. Its small rivers allow limited dilution of any chemical that enters them. Because of this, aquatic life here faces more risk of exposure to pharmaceuticals than in most developed nations. https://www.wskep.net/waterr2b/sectors/health-emergency/cytotoxins/

Environmental management to sustain high quality water resources The challenge The most important characteristic of evian water is its high purity, which results from slow…
The most important characteristic of Evian water is its high purity, which results from filtration of the water through soils and rocks and other natural elements of the landscape, such as wetlands. https://www.wskep.net/waterr2b/sectors/farming-food/evian/

How do we assess the effects of oestrogens in sewage effluent discharges? The challenge The UK, or more specifically England, has had high incidences of widespread endocrine…
The UK, or more specifically England, has had high incidences of widespread endocrine disruption in wild fish. This has been associated with effluent discharges from domestic sewage treatment plants (STPs). https://www.wskep.net/waterr2b/sectors/water-utilities/oestrogens/

How can drinking water quality be monitored on-line? The challenge In England and Wales, the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) has responsibility for checking that water…
In England and Wales, the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) has responsibility for checking that water companies supply water that is safe to drink and meets regulatory standards. https://www.wskep.net/waterr2b/sectors/health-emergency/online-drinking/

How was water quality in Loch Leven restored? The challenge Loch Leven is a large, shallow lake in lowland Scotland that is important as a tourist destination. It is also…
Loch Leven is a large, shallow lake in lowland Scotland that is important as a tourist destination. It is also renowned for its brown trout fishery, internationally protected plants and waterfowl, and as a nationally important RSPB nature reserve. https://www.wskep.net/waterr2b/sectors/recreation-sport-leisure/loch-leven/

The Mires-on-the-moors project: Can restoring moorlands enhance water supply, improve water quality and store more carbon in the landscape? The challenge On the uplands of…
On the uplands of Exmoor and Dartmoor, generations of peat-cutting and the creation of drainage ditches has caused the mires to dry out, which reduces the water-holding capacity of the moors. This increases the fluctuation in river flows throughout the ye… https://www.wskep.net/waterr2b/sectors/water-utilities/mires-moor/

How much phosphorus needs to be removed to meet the Water Framework Directive in UK Rivers The challenge Across the UK many rivers are eutrophic and have phosphorus levels well…
Across the UK many rivers are eutrophic and have phosphorus levels well above the WFD limits for good ecological status. The challenge is to devise a cost effective strategy for P reductions in rivers in order to meet the WFD standards. https://www.wskep.net/waterr2b/sectors/water-utilities/phosphorous/

Monitoring water quality, and early detection of unwanted toxins, is essential in a wide range of areas including public and industrial water supplies, wastewater discharges from industry, and the output of wastewater treatment plants. https://www.wskep.net/waterr2b/sectors/health-emergency/continuous-monitoring/

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