1/4 Let's play storm overflows spot the difference!
Reasons why #sewageđź’©pollution is a problem are varied and need a cross-govt / system-wide solution. How much has changed between past-present-future @pow_rebecca @Dunne4Ludlow @PutneyFleur? Here's how sewers started off:
Reasons why #sewageđź’©pollution is a problem are varied and need a cross-govt / system-wide solution. How much has changed between past-present-future @pow_rebecca @Dunne4Ludlow @PutneyFleur? Here's how sewers started off:
2/4 Now here's our rather dismal present:
ill-conceived development / highway infrastructure doesn't properly consider water, nature or people.
Poor maintenance, bad practice all over the place and climate change exacerbating.
ill-conceived development / highway infrastructure doesn't properly consider water, nature or people.
Poor maintenance, bad practice all over the place and climate change exacerbating.
3/4 But! Here's an entirely possible future:
- Water-smart
- Climate resilient
- Green, healthy and nature-rich
- People-centric
- Vibrant and productive
- Minimal storm overflows
- Water-smart
- Climate resilient
- Green, healthy and nature-rich
- People-centric
- Vibrant and productive
- Minimal storm overflows
4/4 It needs more than just water company action
Highways authorities, planning authorities, flood risk managers, #LevellingUp, @michaelgove all have a role to play.
More on Tuesday 3rd with @CIWEM @imperialcollege @theriverstrust @DefraGovUK @stantec
ciwem.org/events/river-w….
Highways authorities, planning authorities, flood risk managers, #LevellingUp, @michaelgove all have a role to play.
More on Tuesday 3rd with @CIWEM @imperialcollege @theriverstrust @DefraGovUK @stantec
ciwem.org/events/river-w….
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