25th - 26th June 2006, The Russell Hotel, London
Global Water Efficiency Strategies 2007
Demonstrating The Costs, Benefits And Savings Of
Water Efficiency Technologies
From Leading International Pilot Projects And Case Studies
| 0830 |
Coffee and Registration |
| 0900 |
Chairman’s Opening Remarks |
Dr Julian Dennis, Director of Compliance & Sustainability, Wessex Water
Opening Panel
| 0915 |
Identifying The Optimum Mix Of Water Efficiency & Re-Use Measures To Make The Business Case For New Investment Programmes |
- Bringing together the latest empirical data, from around the world, on the whole life costs and benefits of various water efficiency and re-use technologies
- Assessing the economic viability of domestic and greywater reuse – what are the key success stories, globally?
- Incorporating the key environmental factors into the business case – including climate change, the need to reduce the carbon footprint and population growth/expansion of housing stock
- Conclusions so far from the latest global trials and rollouts
The format of this is an international panel including a pan-audience discussion sharing perspectives on the above issues.
Suzan Taha, National Water Master Plan Director, Ministry of Water & Irrigation, Jordan
Saul Arlosoroff, Director & Chairman, Finance/Economic Committee, Mekorot - The National Water Corporation of Israel
Michael D’Andrea, Director Water Infrastructure Management, Toronto Water, City of Toronto
Meyrick Gough, Water Planning & Strategy Manager, Southern Water, UK
Keynote UK & EC Regulatory Panel
| 1000 |
Predicting The Future Regulatory Framework To Manage The Economic, Environmental And Social Benefits Of Water Efficiency And Re-Use |
- Defining options and priorities for the future regulatory framework – how can sustainability issues be successfully incorporated into 5 yearly budgetary and asset management cycles?
- Which regulatory stakeholders should legislate? National government, regional government, water regulatory bodies, building regulatory bodies?
- Valuating sustainability in the context of asset management plan formulation
- Examining the economics of water efficiency – who should pay?
Moderated by John Fawell, Independent Drinking Water Consultant
Peter Jiggins, Head of Branch – Drinking Water, Defra
Sylvie Detoc, DG Environment, European Commission
Rob Westcott, Water Resources Policy Manager, UK Environment Agency
Simon Walster, Demand Management Senior Analyst, Ofwat
Mike Johnson, Principle Building Surveyor, CLG
| 1045 |
Coffee and Refreshments |
Two International Case Studies
| 1115 |
Examining The Economics Of Water Efficiency Initiatives Compared With The Costs Of Developing New Resources And/Or Expanding Customer Metering Schemes |
- Incorporating the need to reduce the carbon footprint into the costs of implementing water efficiency initiatives
- Analysing the economics of the demand/supply balance
- Considering the whole life cost and pay back period
- Examining the less tangible benefits including the positive impact on customer relations and the ability to reduce debt
- Passing costs on to the customer
French Case Study
Pascal Berteaud, Water Director, French Ministry of Ecology & Sustainable Development
Timothy F. Brick, Chairman of Board, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
| Two International Case Studies: |
Adopting An Integrated Approach To The Management of the Total Water Cycle
| 1205 |
Adopting An Integrated, Sustainable Approach To Reducing Water Consumption And Managing The Water Cycle |
- Development and implementation of a cost-effective and comprehensive water efficiency strategy for the deferral of water and waste water capital works
- Incorporating water efficiency and water conservation principles in public policies and municipal standards
- Cost-benefit analysis associated with the provision of financial incentives supporting the implementation of water efficiency measures and the “capacity buy-back” principle
- Development of sector specific water conservation measures and water consumption reduction targets
- Continuous improvement initiatives in the implementation of a water efficiency plan
- Assessment and reduction of water distribution system leakage
- Increasing public education and communication to support water efficiency
Michael D’Andrea, Director Water Infrastructure Management, Toronto Water, City of Toronto
| 1225 |
Integrating Water Efficiency And Environmental Principles Within the Management of Water Resources In Jordan |
- Assessing the total water cycle
- Analysing precipitation, runoff, ground water recharge
- Allocating demand management of different water resources
Suzan Taha, National Water Master Plan Director, Ministry of Water & Irrigation, Jordan
| 1255 |
Lunch & Exhibition Visit |
European Case Study
| 1415 |
Experiences From A Leading Trial On Retrofitting Domestic Water Efficiency Technologies |
- Understanding the business case for focusing on domestic bathroom technologies
- Analysing the flow rates and spray patterns of different shower heads
- Assessing customer satisfaction with different water saving devices
- Results and recommendations for the water industry to make showers more efficient for the future
Richard Critchley, Water Resources Planning Manager, United Utilities plc
| Developing New Strategies For Changing Consumer Behaviours And Perceptions |
| 1440 |
Educating Consumers On The Need To Conserve And Understand The True Value Of Water |
- Educating consumers on the reduction of water as well as use
- Educating consumers on the life cycle of water to understand why they need to pay for water
- Cultivating new habits on water efficiency in the garden as well as the home
Grant Pearson, Senior Water Quality Advisor: Education, Rand Water
Sponsored Manufacturer R&D Session
| 1505 |
Assessing The Scope For Redesigning Traditional Water Device Technologies For Tomorrow’s Sustainable Home |
- Examining next generation technology options for toilet flushing including vacuum assisted and air flow systems?
- Can aerated showerheads measurably deliver improved performance?
The new code for sustainable homes that the CLG have recently introduced provides a driver for more efficient products within homes. This session will bring together leading manufacturers to discuss their willingness to deliver more innovative and efficient products.
| 1545 |
Refreshments and Exhibition Visit |
Panel Session Followed By Audience Q&A On Design Innovation In The Home
| 1615 |
“Maintaining A Quality Of Life For Consumers” Examining The Total Costs And Savings Benefits Of The Latest Water Efficiency Technologies |
- Evaluating the effectiveness of new water efficiency technologies
- Comparing and contrasting the practical issues and total costs involved including power consumption, input of operating systems, social issues, environmental costs
- Assessing the savings and long term effectiveness of non conventional measures including “hippo bags” and flush bags
- Adapting convenient water efficiency technologies in the home to give customers an equal level of service
- Cost benefit analysis of the latest domestic technologies including aerated showers, spray taps and water efficient toilets
- Conclusions: Which technologies deliver the best results
Moderated by Jacob Tompkins, Director, Waterwise
Alan Turner, Principal Regeneration & Projects Officer & Chairman of Kent Water Demand Management Group, Kent County Council
Nigel McGowan, Managing Director, Save-A-Flush
| 1655 |
Understanding The Boundaries Of Public Acceptability On Domestic Water Efficient Products |
Today, household bathroom magazines often advertise products with high levels of water flow. This session delivers the latest research on the dividing lines of public acceptance to help water companies position their public engagement campaigns
- Understanding the impact of social responsibility and the rights of the consumer for water saving devices
- Assessing the limits of consumer preparedness to make social change
- Evaluating the effect of metering on management of the water resource
- Implementing change direct from water companies to encourage consumers to save water
Catherine Harvey, Chairman, Consumer Council for Water Eastern
Exclusive Research Findings
| 17.20 |
Assessing Customer Perception, Acceptability & Sustainability On A New Build Housing Estate in Heybridge |
- Evaluating customer feedback – what do they like, what are the key concerns, if any?
- Examining the sustainability of water efficient fittings
- Matching the targets for the Code for Sustainable Homes with the realities of design consumption in homes
Clare Ridgewell, Demand Planning Manager, Essex & Suffolk Water
| 1745 |
End of Day One followed by Networking Drinks Reception in the Exhibition area |
 Top
| 0830 |
Coffee and Exhibition |
| 0900 |
Chairman’s Opening Remarks |
Mike Pocock, Head of Strategic Planning, Veolia Water
| 0915 |
The Emerging Carbon Agenda: Impact on Water Efficiency And The Sustainable Use of Water Resources |
- Assessing the carbon challenge
- Carbon as a driver for water efficiency and sustainable use of water resources
- Adaptation and mitigation of climate change
- A shift in the economics of water efficiency
- Providing a new rationale for assessing resource options
- Taking a partnership approach when considering financial costs
Trevor Bishop, Head of Water Resources Management, Environment Agency
| 0940 |
Case Study Of A Domestic Retrofit Trial – Examining The Total Costs And Benefits |
- Outlining the objectives of the trial including the key costs and water savings targets
- Project findings so far – identifying the costs and savings on the key technologies
- Successfully integrating retrofit technologies into existing plumbing systems – outlining how compatibility issues were solved
- Focus on the key problem areas including aerator taps and inserts, dual flush toilets and shower heads
Lesley Tait, Senior Environmental Advisor, Thames Water
| 1005 |
Measuring The Costs Of Implementing Commercial Property Customer Surveys |
| 1030 |
Refreshments & Exhibition Visit |
| Cost Benefit Analysis of Greywater Recycling & Rainwater Harvesting |
Case Study
| 1100 |
Scrutinising The Cost Benefits Associated With A New Build Rainwater Harvesting Scheme |
- Examining customer perceptions and behaviours in relation to the technologies and noise
- Examining the economics from a developer perspective
- Savings – how effective is the system?
- Total life cycle costs including incremental social cost
- Payback
Steff Wright, Chairman & CEO, Gusto Homes
Greywater Case Study
| 1125 |
Overview Of The Total Costs & Practicalities Of Making A Multi-Stakeholder Greywater Project Work |
- Delivering a water efficient building through working with the various stakeholders including developers and end users
- Addressing the key responsibility issues including the handling of
- Initial financial outlay vs. relatively long payback period
- Maintenance and operational management
- Scoping the capital, operating and environmental costs
- How onerous is the management of the operations?
- Payback and savings: Evidential feedback on the effectiveness of the system
Chris Coulthurst, Senior Engineer Office, Recycling Department, South East Water Australia
| 1215 |
Lunch and Exhibition Visit |
| The Life Cycle Costs Of Rainwater Harvesting |
| 1345 |
Examining Rainwater Harvesting Technology and Its Payback |
- Applicability to the domestic, commercial and industrial arenas
- Assessing rainwater catchment systems
- Cost of water and its impact on rainwater harvesting system payback
Dr. Hari J. Krishna, Senior Engineer, Texas Water Development Board, and Executive Vice-President, International Rainwater Catchment Systems Association (IRCSA)
| 1415 |
Successfully Implementing A Large Scale, Commercial Rainwater Catchments Project |
- Total life cycle cost - Defining the capital, operating and environmental costs
- Managing maintenance and operations
- Dealing with stakeholder responsibility issues
- Payback and savings: Evidential feedback on the effectiveness of the system
Rob Etherington, Communications Manager, Energy & Water, TESCO
Neil Pendle, Managing Director, Waterscan
Case Study
| 1440 |
Developing Rainwater Harvesting & Grey Water Recycling Systems |
- Assessing the products and systems in place today
- Case Studies in Germany and elsewhere in Europe
Lutz Johnen, Managing Director, Aquality
| Potable Re-Use Pilot Project: Costs, Public Acceptability & Environmental Implications |
Belgium Case Study
| 1505 |
Examining Customer Acceptability On Indirect, Potable Waste Water Reuse |
- Addressing The Key Challenges Associated With The Development Of Highly Intensive Potable Water Re-Use Scheme
- Reviewing customer feedback
- Customer acceptance strategies
- Total life cycle costs including incremental social cost
- Payback
Emmanuel Van Houtte, Geologist, Intermunicipal Water Company of the Veurne Region, Belgium
| 1530 |
Refreshments & Exhibition Visit |
| 1600 |
Public Acceptability On Waste Water Re-Use And Urban Water Conservation |
- Examining public acceptability on the long term environmental implications of urban area re-use schemes
- Waste water re-use for irrigation purposes
Saul Arlosoroff, Director & Chairman, Finance/Economic Committee, Mekorot - The National Water Corporation of Israel
Manufacturer Panel Session
| 1625 |
The Practicalities Of Specifying, Obtaining And Installing Domestic Water Efficiency Technologies |
- Successfully educating suppliers and manufacturers to develop products that are appropriate for today’s water market
- Ensuring the technologies are correctly specified, obtained and installed
- Grassroots educating and training for users, plumbers, consumers and manufacturers
Facilitated by Paul Jeffrey, Centre for Water Science, Cranfield University
Other Panelists to be confirmed
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| Announcing the Global Water Efficiency Summit . . More |
Tim F. Brick
Chairman of Board
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
Emmanuel Van Houtte
Geologist
Intermunicipal Water Company of the Veurne Region, Belgium
Suzan Taha
National Water Master Plan Director
Ministry of Water & Irrigation, Jordan
Saul Arlosoff
Director & Chairman, Finance/Economic Committee
Mekorot - The National Water Corporation of Israel
Chris Coulthurst
Senior Engineer Office
Recycling Department, South East Water Australia
Pascal Berteaud
Water Director
French Ministry of Ecology & Sustainable Development
Michael D’Andrea
Director Water Infrastructure Management
Toronto Water, City of Toronto, Canada
Dr Hari Krishna
Senior Engineer & Contracts Manager
Texas Water Development Board and Executive Vice President, IRCSA, USA
Grant Pearson
Senior Water Quality Advisor / Education
Rand Water, South Africa
Trevor Bishop
Head of Water Resources Management
Environment Agency, UK
Peter Jiggins
Head of Branch – Drinking Water
Defra, UK
Sylvie Detoc
DG Environment
European Commission, Belgium
Rob Westcott
Water Resources Policy Manager
UK Environment Agency
Simon Walster
Demand Management Senior Analyst
Ofwat, UK
Dr Julian Dennis
Director of Compliance & Sustainability
Wessex Water
Richard Critchley
Water Resources Planning Manager
United Utilities plc, UK
Mike Pocock
Head of Strategic Planning
Veolia Water
Meyrick Gough
Water Planning & Strategy Manager
Southern Water, UK
Lesley Tait
Senior Environmental Advisor
Thames Water, UK
Clare Ridgewell
Demand Planning Manager
Essex & Suffolk Water, UK
Jacob Tompkins
Director
Waterwise, UK
Alan Turner
Principal Regeneration & Projects Officer & Chairman of Kent Water Demand Management Group
Kent County Council, UK
Catherine Harvey
Chairman
Consumer Council for Water Eastern, UK
Steff Wright
Chairman & CEO
Gusto Homes, UK
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