Water-Environment Links

Three types of resource are shown on this page:-

Research Sites

The Drinking Water Inspectorate	Provides annual reports on the quality of water supplied by all water companies in England & Wales (possibly a unique service within the EC). This site also provides useful information leaflets on topics of general interest to consumers such as taste, chlorine or lead in water supplies. You can also view the Information Letters that are used to communicate regulatory requirements to the water companies. A site of interest not only to UK water consumers but also to those interested in the practicalities of implementing  drinking water quality standards.
Sniffer	The Scotland and Northern Ireland Forum for Environmental Research. Identifies and manages environmental research on behalf of members and other stakeholders. Its aim is to improve the environment of Scotland and Northern Ireland through research and forum activities which will: Contribute to understanding and knowledge Inform policy and disseminate best practice
The International Water Association	Provides details of its extensive range of specialist publications and conferences. IWA has 35 Specialist Technical Groups on topics ranging from the 'Design & Operation of Small Wastewater Treatment Plants' to 'Membrane Technology'. This site is useful for identifying academic publications and contacts.
The American Water Works Association Research Foundation	Funds a large annual programme of research on topics encompassing the science, engineering and management of water supply. Summaries of all proposed, current and completed research projects are provided. A good source of  R&D information directed at the problems of the water supply industry.
The Environment Agency	Provides information on the state of the Environment in England & Wales, and also newsletters on topical subjects such as 'water demand management' and 'contaminated land'. A section on R&D provides a search capability for reports published during 1998 and thereafter.
The Water Environment Research Foundation	Manages research on wastewater collection and treatment systems, human health and environmental effects, watershed management, and residuals management. Details of reports and research projects are available from this site.
The Chartered Institution of Water & Environmental Management	Has a general discussion forum that is useful for those seeking views on water-related topics or problems from members of this professional body.
The Water, Engineering & Development Centre	Education and research related to the planning, provision and management of infrastructure for low-income countries. This site provides reports in a PDF format for viewing and printing using Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Environmental Data Services	Provides a daily broadcast of NEW news stories about European policy, government and other need-to-know stories in the European environmental scene.
Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)	Has a searchable database containing details of more than 200 research projects into water conservation.
European Research Gateways On-Line (ERGO)	FWR has now established a link with ERGO. This site provides access to more than 90,000 project records from 21 European Organisations, including FWR.
Water Institute of Southern Africa	Has fourteen Technical Divisions including Anaerobic Processes, Membrane Technology, Nutrient Removal and Water Distribution.
United Kingdom Water Industry Research	UKWIR, facilitates and manages collaborative research for UK water operators. The UKWIR programme generates sound science for sound regulation and sound practice.
British Water	A powerful association of nearly 200 leading organisations in the UK water and wastewater industry and is thus also a key component of the UK's environmental management capability.
National Drinking Water Clearinghouse	Helping small communities by collecting, developing and providing timely information relevant to drinking water issues.
Environmental Valuation Reference Inventory	The Environmental Valuation Reference Inventory (EVRI) is a benefits transfer infobase. The infobase is accessible only to registered subscribers who have a valid user ID and password. The pages About EVRI, Subscription Information, and Tour EVRI are accessible without a subscription. The EVRI is an exclusively Web-based application, designed for use with Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. Users may choose to work in English, French or Spanish.
HYDRA	HYDRA is the HYDrosciences Research Association for strategic multi-disciplinary research in water science, policy and management. Membership comprises water science research groups in SE England. It's main objective is to undertake strategic research through collaboration between member organisations, policy makers and industry.

Educational Sites

U. S. Geological Survey Water Resources Education	Educational materials for various ages and grades, including USGS Learning Web, Water Science for Schools, Frog Web, Education Posters, Water Resources Education Initiative outreach program and links to materials from other sources.
Natural History Museum Identification Qualifications (IdQs)	The Identification Qualifications (IdQs) are certificates in species identification competence awarded by the Museum. They were set up in collaboration with the Environment Agency. The Freshwater Macroinvertebrates IdQ and Aquatic Macrophyte IdQ are particularly relevant for ecologists involved in WFD work.   The Identification Masterclasses are courses that accompany the IdQs and are run by the Field Studies Council and Birmingham University School of Biosciences.
International Water Resources Association	IWRA has strived to improve water management worldwide through dialogue, education, and research for over 25 years. Since its official formation in 1972, the organization has actively promoted the sustainable management of water resources around the globe. The world is a much smaller place today than when IWRA began its work due to advancing technologies and global social changes. The belief that sustainability requires interdisciplinary action and international cooperation is a driving force behind the association. IWRA seeks to improve water resource outcomes by improving our collective understanding of the physical, biological, chemical, institutional, and socioeconomic aspects of water.
The European Environment Agency (EEA) Water Themes and Data	Clean fresh water is essential to life. Unfortunately, since the Industrial Revolution, most of Europe's rivers have been treated more like a convenient way of transporting waste to the sea, destroying the biodiversity of thousands of kilometers of waterways, harming human health, and polluting coastal waters in the process.
Water Pollution Guide	Water Pollution Guide, where you can find useful information about the sources of water pollution and how they can be treated.

World Wide Web PLACES/LINKS from FWR

EUROPA	Activities of the European Union; Introduction. Includes a section on The Environment
OGCbuying solutions at a glance	OGCbuying solutions is an Executive Agency of the Office of Government Commerce in the Treasury. It is the Government's procurement services for the UK.
European Water Association	The principal objective of the Association is to foster and advance the common interests of members with the relevant constituent organisations and institutions in European countries engaged in the prevention and control of water pollution. It is not concerned in any way with the international affairs of the member organisations nor with national and political matters.
Netherlands Water Partnership	Whether you are looking for information on water subjects, or seek knowledge from third parties in a particular field, the WIN will provide you with the information you need. Its vast database contains countless news facts, project descriptions, events information and contact addresses.
The Healthcare Supplies Association (HAS)	Promotes, maintains and seeks continuously to improve professional standards and training-related supplies and associated services within the healthcare sector.
The Society of Procurement Officers in Local Government (SOPO)	Engages in a range of activities aiming to promote its strategic purchasing, contracting and supplies functions. Its aim is to advise local authorities throughout England, Wales, Scotland and N. Ireland on all purchasing and supplies matters of national/general interest.
Information for Local Government from Central Government	The site provides the first, online, one-stop gateway for local authorities to get quick and easy access to local government-related information that is published on the web sites of central government departments and agencies.
London Contracts & Supplies Group	Recognition of the collective expertise and resources of the London Boroughs, the GLC, and ILEA, and the desirability of increased participation in the development of policy led to the creation of the London Joint Supplies Board which in 1991 was renamed The London Contracts and Supplies Group (LCSG).
WaterAid	The UK's only major charity dedicated exclusively to the provision of safe domestic water, sanitation and hygiene promotion to the world's poorest people. WaterAid's vision is of a world where all people have access to safe water and effective sanitation.
Water UK	Water UK represents UK water and wastewater service suppliers at national and European level.
Water in the South East	The water companies in the South East of England (Folkestone & Dover, Mid Kent, Portsmouth, Southern, South East, Sutton and East Surrey, Thames and Three Valleys) are continuing to work with the Environment Agency to help promote sensible use of Water. The new website has replaced the 'Beat the drought' website as a single point of reference for consumers, providing information on current water resources, what the water companies are doing to protect drinking water supplies in the long term, and how customers can help by using water wisely.
WAPUG - The Wastewater Planning Users Group	A not-for-profit organisation established nearly twenty years ago to promote best practice in the wastewater industry.