Water supply and treatment in the UK
An introduction to the contents of this album.
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Have you thought about the journey water makes to get to your taps? What processes has it undergone to make it safe to drink? The tracks in this album examine issues of water supply and trea...
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18 episodesTranscript -- Water supply and treatment in the UK
Transcript -- An introduction to the contents of this album.
Preserving water
A panel discuss how safe, affordable drinking water is supplied in East Anglia, one of the driest parts of the UK.
Transcript -- Preserving water
Transcript -- A panel discuss how safe, affordable drinking water is supplied in East Anglia, one of the driest parts of the UK.
Treating water
Computer graphics reveal the processes at Hanningfield Reservoir, providing drinking water to 60,000 people. The panel explain the purpose o...
Transcript -- Treating water
Transcript -- Computer graphics reveal the processes at Hanningfield Reservoir, providing drinking water to 60,000 people. The panel explain...
Dealing with water emergencies
In 1997 Hanningfield Reservoir hit the news when sewage was pumped into the water system. The panel discusses how negative press can be avoi...
Transcript -- Dealing with water emergencies
Transcript -- In 1997 Hanningfield Reservoir hit the news when sewage was pumped into the water system. The panel discusses how negative pre...
Consulting the public
The value of consistent, timely communication through the media when taking action in a time of drought
Transcript -- Consulting the public
Transcript -- The value of consistent, timely communication through the media when taking action in a time of drought
Is recycling water good?
People on the streets of Essex tell us what they think. The panel outline what we can do to help ourselves.
Transcript -- Is recycling water good?
Transcript -- People on the streets of Essex tell us what they think. The panel outline what we can do to help ourselves.
Fresh water filtration
The multi-stage treatment process river water goes through before it comes out of our taps.
Transcript -- Fresh water filtration
Transcript -- The multi-stage treatment process river water goes through before it comes out of our taps.
Waste water filtration
The processes at a sewage works and the types of waste water treated.
Transcript -- Waste water filtration
Transcript -- The processes at a sewage works and the types of waste water treated.
Background to the case studies
Dr Suresh Nesaratnam explains the choice of case studies in the video.
Transcript -- Background to the case studies
Transcript -- Dr Suresh Nesaratnam explains the choice of case studies in the video.