More than 7000 people die every day from contaminated water and food. Since the World Summit on Sustainable Development in 2002 the problem of water and food contamination increased even though the worldwide investment was 30% higher.
Higher amounts of water but not quality in most countries, is the result of a survey in more than 50 countries in the last 6 months. The main reasons but also the driving factors for the developments of the markets are:
- Lack of water treatment and sanitation facilities,
- Industrial water pollution,
- Ongoing shortage through climate change.
The worldwide markets for water and waste water investments and operations reached US$312 billion in 2006 and will increase up to US$625.7 billion in 2015. Asia is showing the highest growth rate and counted for US$26 billion in 2006. China alone counts for more than US$8 billion and will soon be the world's biggest market with more than US$25 billion.
The bottled water has the highest growth of 16% up to 2006 because of shortage and quality. The profit in this market is more than 18% in best practice comparison. Drinking water shows more than 12% growth and a profit of 20% in best practice comparison. The prices for drinking water will increase worldwide in the next 15 years more than 5 times from today because of shortage and quality security.
The waste water and process water markets fluctuate with the investment conditions and depend on the development of the economy. The growth rates will be between 7- 9% but the profit is 3-6% for best practice comparison. There is a trend to combine wastewater treatment and drinking water production so-called “total water concepts” to reduce both cost and shortage and therefore increase efficiency. The waste water markets count for 60% of the total water market.
Water desalination and water disinfection show as segments of the markets with high growth and profit potentials. But nanotechnology and molecular science will change most of the technologies in the water markets in the future.
SOURCE: Helmut Kaiser Consultancy
Wednesday, 16 May 2007
How the Carbon Trust can help making business sense of climate change
Products and services that can help turn opportunities for cutting energy consumption and carbon emissions into real cost savings for your company.
22 May 2007 – Village Hotel, Coryton, Cardiff
30 May 2007 – Ramada Plaza, Wrexham 10:30am – 3pm
Come along to this free event to identify how the Carbon Trust can help your business to mitigate the risk of Climate Change, contribute to the future low carbon economy and save you money.
Topics covered include:
• Free advice to save money and energy
• Interest free Energy Efficiency Loans
• Support for Low Carbon Innovation
• Buildings Design Advice
For more information and to register your place
visit http://carbontrust.quadrant.uk.com/
22 May 2007 – Village Hotel, Coryton, Cardiff
30 May 2007 – Ramada Plaza, Wrexham 10:30am – 3pm
Come along to this free event to identify how the Carbon Trust can help your business to mitigate the risk of Climate Change, contribute to the future low carbon economy and save you money.
Topics covered include:
• Free advice to save money and energy
• Interest free Energy Efficiency Loans
• Support for Low Carbon Innovation
• Buildings Design Advice
For more information and to register your place
visit http://carbontrust.quadrant.uk.com/
Wednesday, 9 May 2007
WATER MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES IN GLOBAL CHANGE - De Montfort University, Leicester 3/5 September 2007
The ninth Computer Control in the Water Industry (CCWI) conference in collaboration with the Sustainable Urban Water Management (SUWM) aims to facilitate cooperation between water practitioners and researchers and provide a forum for discussion of topical themes on urban water management, computing and control, including water conservation and recycling.
The conference will cover issues of concern to both developed and developing countries and papers focusing on developing countries are particularly welcome.
If you are interested in attending please contact Margaret Barton by Email ccwi2007_suwm2007@dmu.ac.uk or tel: +44 (0)116 2506213. For more information, visit www.dmu.ac.uk/ccwi2007_suwm2007
The conference will cover issues of concern to both developed and developing countries and papers focusing on developing countries are particularly welcome.
If you are interested in attending please contact Margaret Barton by Email ccwi2007_suwm2007@dmu.ac.uk or tel: +44 (0)116 2506213. For more information, visit www.dmu.ac.uk/ccwi2007_suwm2007
GLOBAL WATER EFFICIENCY SUMMIT - 25/26 June 2007, Hotel Russell, London
Demonstrating the Costs: Benefits and Savings of Water Efficient Technologies from Leading International Pilot Projects and Case Studies
With the growing need to maintain adequate water supplies in the face of low rainfall and planned urban developments, UK and overseas water utilities must look at ways on which they can increase water reuse and recycling.
This conference will examine the cost-benefits and effectiveness of water efficient devices within the domestic and commercial spheres. Delegates will be able to assess the commercial viability and payback savings of specific re-use technologies in grey water recycling and rainwater harvesting from a range of interesting global case studies.
For further information, please call London Business Conferences on ++ 44 (0) 207 749 0470, email info@london-business-conferences.co.uk or visit www.global-water-efficiency.com
With the growing need to maintain adequate water supplies in the face of low rainfall and planned urban developments, UK and overseas water utilities must look at ways on which they can increase water reuse and recycling.
This conference will examine the cost-benefits and effectiveness of water efficient devices within the domestic and commercial spheres. Delegates will be able to assess the commercial viability and payback savings of specific re-use technologies in grey water recycling and rainwater harvesting from a range of interesting global case studies.
For further information, please call London Business Conferences on ++ 44 (0) 207 749 0470, email info@london-business-conferences.co.uk or visit www.global-water-efficiency.com
CIWEM calls for greater recognition of our heritage assets
CIWEM has published its latest Policy Position Statement (PPS), which highlights the importance of the UK’s heritage assets and the threats they face, particularly in the context of the water environment and climate change.
Heritage water assets range from man made to naturalised features, with decorative, functional and industrial aspects. Important historic land-uses include water meadows, historic gardens and parklands.
Managing our heritage assets and the historic environment requires high levels of professional expertise and the engagement of the public and local communities. The report concludes that, amongst others, there is a need for:
- Continued support for initiatives to improve the knowledge base and wider appreciation of heritage resources, especially those related to water resources, water recreation, and wastewater management.
- Greater support for initiatives that seek to understand and conserve our heritage at a landscape scale rather than a site scale; and to understand the links between the built and natural heritage, especially in water management.
- Active protection and conservation of heritage assets and the historic environment through the planning and development control system.
- Better understanding of the impact of climate change on the historic environment and future conservation management needs, and greater recognition of associated wider water and environmental management issues.
To read the full PPS or any of CIWEM’s other position statements, please visit www.ciwem.org/policy/policies/index.asp
Water, Climate and Environment - Solutions and the Bottom Line, CIWEM & CMS Conference
Finding the right contacts – can you help?
13th June 2007, London
The aim of this conference is to showcase the developing solutions organisations are using to address the current climate change and environmental agenda.
The water sector in the broadest sense from government, agencies, consultants, NGOs, consumer groups and retail is very diverse and this is the range they are seeking to engage.
The programme for this conference can be downloaded from http://www.ciwem.org/events/water_climate_environment_13062007.doc
13th June 2007, London
The aim of this conference is to showcase the developing solutions organisations are using to address the current climate change and environmental agenda.
The water sector in the broadest sense from government, agencies, consultants, NGOs, consumer groups and retail is very diverse and this is the range they are seeking to engage.
The programme for this conference can be downloaded from http://www.ciwem.org/events/water_climate_environment_13062007.doc
Tuesday, 8 May 2007
Ofwat Report - International Comparison of Water Service
‘International Comparison of Water and Sewerage Service 2007’ compares the performance of water companies in countries across the world and in a range of areas, including water quality and environmental performance.
In the area of water quality the report only looks at variations in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Portugal. Therefore, a comparison of the UK in terms of a worldwide context is difficult.
In the area of environmental performance it concludes that:
In the area of water quality the report only looks at variations in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Portugal. Therefore, a comparison of the UK in terms of a worldwide context is difficult.
In the area of environmental performance it concludes that:
- 43% of sewage in England and Wales receives tertiary treatment,
- England and Wales have one of the highest compliance rates in the EU with the Bathing Water Directive.
For more information, click here
Ofwat Report - Market Competition in the Water Sector
'Outcomes of Ofwat’s Internal Review of Market Competition in the Water Sector’ mainly looks at the Water Supply Licensing regime.
The review was conducted as a result of Ofwat's conclusion that the current regime is not, and is not likely to be, successful in delivering either effective competition or customer benefits.
Amongst its conclusions the report states that the Costs Principle - the mandatory regime for setting access prices payable by a water supply licensee to an appointed water company - is one of the biggest obstacles to the development of competition in water supply.
For more information, click here
The review was conducted as a result of Ofwat's conclusion that the current regime is not, and is not likely to be, successful in delivering either effective competition or customer benefits.
Amongst its conclusions the report states that the Costs Principle - the mandatory regime for setting access prices payable by a water supply licensee to an appointed water company - is one of the biggest obstacles to the development of competition in water supply.
For more information, click here
Ofwat Forward Programme
Ofwat has published its ‘Forward Programme 2007-08 to 2009-10’, which outlines the strategic focus of Ofwat over the next three years.
In the area of harnessing market forces, incentives and innovation, the Forward Programme states that Ofwat will:
• Challenge water companies to produce investment plans as part of a long-term cost-beneficial plan for its consumers and environment.
• Challenge water companies to produce a strategic direction statement that sets out its long-term vision and why this benefits its consumers and the environment.
In the area of better regulation and simplification, the Forward Programme states that Ofwat will:
• Develop and implement a simplification plan for consultation in the late summer of 2007.
• Develop their impact assessment tool.
For more information, click here
In the area of harnessing market forces, incentives and innovation, the Forward Programme states that Ofwat will:
• Challenge water companies to produce investment plans as part of a long-term cost-beneficial plan for its consumers and environment.
• Challenge water companies to produce a strategic direction statement that sets out its long-term vision and why this benefits its consumers and the environment.
In the area of better regulation and simplification, the Forward Programme states that Ofwat will:
• Develop and implement a simplification plan for consultation in the late summer of 2007.
• Develop their impact assessment tool.
For more information, click here
Thursday, 3 May 2007
Roadmapping the Water Sector - Where are we going? Port Talbot 23/04/2007
This event succesfully focused on the drivers for innovation that are influencing the water sector now and will also influence it in the future. Over 30 delegates heard about the water companies’ perspective on innovation, the UK Government plans for the sector, opportunities in the commercial sector and a case study on identifying future and current needs.The feedback has been very positive in terms of networking including several meetings with potential customers taking place as the outcome.
You can download the following presentations:
Dwr Cymru Welsh Water
United Utilities - View from the North West
UKWIR - Barriers to Innovation in the Water Sector
Water Development Services - What is the marketplace looking for?
United Utilities - View from the North West
UKWIR - Barriers to Innovation in the Water Sector
Water Development Services - What is the marketplace looking for?
If you have any other feedback or any comments about this event in particular or about this type of event please let us know by posting your views here.
Tuesday, 1 May 2007
Defra Consultations
Non-agricultural diffuse water pollution in England and Wales and mechanisms to deliver Water Framework Directive requirements on hydromorphology
The deadline for responses to both consultations is 28 May 2007. For more information visit http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/nadwp-hydromorphology/index.htm
The deadline for responses to both consultations is 28 May 2007. For more information visit http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/nadwp-hydromorphology/index.htm
Proposed changes to powers to restrict non-essential uses of water
This consultation paper sets out proposals to modernise the scope of hosepipe bans and drought orders which restrict or prohibit discretionary and non-essential uses of water. The deadline for responding to the consultation is 15 June 2007. For more information visit http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/water-restrictions/index.htm
CIWEM - Government Consultations
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Consultation on a Draft Marine Bill http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/marinebill-whitepaper07/marinebill-whitepaper.pdf
Contact alastair@ciwem.org by 25/05/07
Communities and Local Government
Development and Flood Risk: A Practice Guide Companion to PPS25 'Living Draft' http://www.communities.gov.uk/index.asp?id=1506265
Contact alastair@ciwem.org by 07/08/07
Consultation on a Draft Marine Bill http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/marinebill-whitepaper07/marinebill-whitepaper.pdf
Contact alastair@ciwem.org by 25/05/07
Communities and Local Government
Development and Flood Risk: A Practice Guide Companion to PPS25 'Living Draft' http://www.communities.gov.uk/index.asp?id=1506265
Contact alastair@ciwem.org by 07/08/07
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