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WaterAid is the UK's only major specialist development charity
exclusively dedicated to the provision of safe, domestic water,
sanitation and hygiene promotion for the world's poorest people.
Working through local partner organisations, WaterAid uses low-cost
technologies appropriate to local conditions, and involves local
communities in the planning and construction of their new water
supplies. Through these integrated projects WaterAid, to date, has
helped over six million people achieve lasting health improvements
and a better quality of life.
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The National Flood Forum is a non-profit making organisation set up
by people with direct experience of flooding, and is dedicated to
reducing the suffering of people from flooding throughout the UK
and linking together communities at risk from flooding.
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The Sewer Systems and Processes Network.fosters new collaborations
between researchers and multi-disciplinary partners in the sewer
processes area.
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British Water represents suppliers, manufacturers, contractors,
consultants and others in the UK water industry.
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UK Water Industry Research Limited
Promoting Collaborative Research
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Water Industry Commissioner for Scotland. The primary role of the
Commissioner is to promote the interests of customers of the three
Scottish water authorities and to advise the Scottish Executive
about the level of water authority charges.
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News, information, research and data about the environment of
England and Wales
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A list for discussion and information exchange concerning the
research, planning, design, operation and modelling of urban
drainage systems. Topics range from urban hydrology, drainage and
sewerage to treatment plants, receiving water impacts and
sustainability
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International Water Association IWA's INTENTION is to promote the
integrated management of water as the best strategy for securing
safe water supplies and adequate sanitation for communities
worldwide. It is also the most practical way of directing technical
competence and promoting effective management of both water quality
and water quantity. IWA's COVERAGE includes all aspects of water
supply and treatment, wastewater collection, treatment and disposal
and overall management of water quality and quantity.
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CIRIA's Water Group's work covers everything from urban drainage to
coastal management. Those involved in the Group's work include the
designers, managers, and regulators of water assets as well those
involved with the infrastructure, and legislation of the water
industry.
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The Office of Water Services (Ofwat) - the economic regulator for
the water industry in England and Wales
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The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is a powerful
body which is responsible for the protection of the environment in
Scotland. SEPA became fully operational on 1 April 1996. SEPA's
task is to protect the land, the air, the water, the core elements
forming the very fabric of our environment. It will do so in
partnership with others and in a way which enables Scotland to
sustain a strong and diverse economy.
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CIWEM founded in 1895, is the leading Professional Body in water
and environmental management, in recognition of which the
Institution was granted a Royal Charter in 1995.
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The ICE is a UK-based international organisation with over 75,000
members ranging from professional civil engineers to students, a
fifth of whom live outside the UK in some 140 countries. It is an
educational and qualifying body and has charitable status under UK
law.
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Defra works for the essentials of life - water, food, air, land,
people, animals and plants
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An independent, not for profit organisation, having charitable
status, that shares and disseminates knowledge about water,
wastewater and research into related environmental
issues.
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The Inter Agency
Committee for the
Hydrological Use of
Weather Radar |
- Terms of Reference
To identify research needs and opportunities.
To recommend priorities for future research and to coordinate
research activities.
To seek funding for research.
To identify needs for and availability of data and to recommend
archiving requirements.
To publicise and promote hydrological uses of weather
radar.
To promote and establish international contacts.
To report on its work to the nominating bodies and the water
industry generally |
