Waste water treatment in the United Kingdom - 2012: implementation of the European Union urban waste water treatment directive – 91/271/EEC

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, 2012
Waste water treatment in the United Kingdom - 2012: implementation of the European Union urban waste water treatment directive – 91/271/EEC Download document

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Abstract

Describes what the UK has done to improve waste water treatment and meet its commitments under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. Also provides a general description of the present situation, monitoring and investment, and explains how individuals can help to reduce water pollution.

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  • Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
  • Sewage treatment
  • Pollution/waste disposal/contaminated land
  • Public health/water engineering
  • Special subject areas
  • Environmental issues/energy

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The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is a UK Government department. They are committed to tackling climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and work to secure a healthy, resilient, productive and diverse natural environment. This work has formerly been carried out by the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and the Department of the Environment.

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