Gazing through a clearer crystal ball

Better climate change modeling will help water companies plan future expenditure more effectively. New initiatives could improve things a thousand-fold within eight years.

In their 25-year strategic direction statements, the English and Welsh water companies all place climate change among their top three challenges for the future. The fact that they have little idea of how climatic variability is going to affect their particular area makes planning for the future a bit of a stab in the dark.

To these companies, the prospect ...

Subscription required

To read this full article you must be subscribed to Global Water Intelligence.
Subscribe Now, Sign up for a Free Trial or Log In