All of us in the water industry take it as read that we need to use water wisely and recycle wherever possible. I put this to the test last year, first at home and then by trying to help my […]
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When desalination contracts turn sour; an opportunity for arbitration?
I recently completed my first arbitration. The process was quite an eye-opener. I have to admit I was somewhat sceptical at the outset that this procedure represented good value for money. In addition to the two teams of lawyers and […]
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Engaging with our Political Representatives on those less popular topics
Last week’s blog on the subject of wastewater discharges struck a cord amongst colleagues which encouraged me to reach out to my local Member of Parliament to spell out the facts. My first brief attempt did not elicit the response […]
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A 19th Century Solution to a 21st Century Problem
Two events here in the UK have caught my attention in the last six weeks in the way that the water industry treats wastewater. News coverage was initially muted, but I am pleased to see that the issues are at […]
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Nanofiltration finally makes it – well almost
One of my strongest memories from the early days of the membrane industry occurred at the Membrane Technology Conference in Boston in 1988. This annual conference was the ‘must attend’ for the membrane business community, featuring technology presentations combined with […]
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