Waugh Infrastructure Advisor Hugh Blake-Manson was one of the presenters at the International Water Association ASPIRE conference and Exhibition in Taiwan, held from 22 to 26 October 2023.
Below are some snippets from Hugh about the IWA Conference.
The theme of the IWA Aspire 2023 was “One Water for Smart Cities.”
HUGH BLAKE-MANSON
The major industrial and population centres in the Asia Pacific region are now routinely experiencing climate change hazards. A reliable, ultra-high quality source of water is essential not only for the manufacture of countless electronic items but for human and environmental needs. A myriad of chemicals are produced to make those items, which end up in treatment processes and the environment.
The dominant themes I observed were about research identifying where these contaminants were found, technologies to remove them and conservation (smart metering, network renewal).
Hugh also presented “Climate Change Adaptation Strategy for Waimakariri Three Waters Assets” at the Conference.
Hugh concludes that there is so much for New Zealand’s water sector to learn and apply.
See two more photos from the IWA event in Taiwan.
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