Wastewater - London Flashcards
1
Q
What is some background information on London wastewater?
A
- Population growth is putting pressure on infrastructure
- London 2100 scheme
- Thames Water has a role to play
2
Q
What are the wastewater services like in London?
A
- Thames Tideway Tunnel - 15 miles long
- 55,000km of sewers in London
3
Q
What is the history of London’s wastewater?
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- 1850s - no effective sewer system
- 1858 - The Great Stink
- 1865 - London’s sewer system opens
- 1950s - River Thames becomes polluted
4
Q
What is the Thames Water London Plan 2100 project?
A
A strategic review of London’s wastewater services:
- Innovative processing technologies
- Business as usual
- Big infrastructure
- Localisation
5
Q
What are the challenges of managing London’s wastewater?
A
- Extreme weather
- Customer expectations
- Ageing population
- Old sewers are deteriorating
6
Q
What are the opportunities of managing London’s wastewater?
A
- More efficient solutions
- Nanotechnology
- Catchment management
7
Q
What is the Drainage & Wastewater Management Plan?
A
- 25-year plan by Thames Water
- Approach to provide sustainable services that protect the environment for generations to come
8
Q
What could the future look like for London’s wastewater?
A
- Nanotechnology
- Healthier people
- Greener cities
- Vertical housing
- London will be a champion of the circular economy
