1. Sustainable planning for the water industry Some environmental challenges and opportunities Stephen Bolt Environmental Standards Manager

2. contents • where are we now? • where are we going? • how does AMP4 fit future requirements?

3. where are we now? • AMP1&2 completed • AMP3 half way there • environmental catch up never caught up! • procession of EU Directives • UWWTD • Bathing waters • Shellfish • Habitats Directive etc • law of diminishing return

7. Consented load (trade effluent) Kg/day

8. where are we going? • Complete investment on existing Directives • Habitats Directive 2004,2006 &2008 review of licences. (abstractions and discharge consents) • universal P removal? • shellfish waters directive • fresh water fish directive • move towards Water Framework Directive

9. AMP4 company preferred strategy • SD at heart. Needs careful interpretation of legislation • clear objectives • complimentary control of diffuse • benefits will take time. Some objectives better targeted by WFD than current drivers? • sustainable cost to customers (willingness to pay?) • cost benefit to inform customers • sewer flooding and maintenance

10. how does AMP4 fit future requirements? • law of diminishing return • point vs diffuse • coastal eutrophication infraction • new bathing water directive • uncertainty over “good” status • potential WFD “gaps” • how much can point control deliver? • zero emissions of Priority Hazadous Substances

11. challenges • taking account of long term planning needs to.. • avoid of abortive expenditure • ensure sustainable development • avoid infraction • cater for unknown drivers (eg endocrine disruptors) • towards WFD • 6 year cycle vs 5 yr AMP

12. opportunities • joined up regulation (long distance road map) • complimentary control of point and diffuse • outcome driven objectives • achievement of WFD and BWD objectives • sustainable outcomes • balanced SD objectives – three legs (social, economic and environmental • holistic directives • energy vs water quality objectives • climate change • social impacts

13. conclusions • never have the challenges and opportunities been greater • water industry has key role to play • all industry sectors must play their part • implementation of EU legislation in a sustainable way a challenge for industry, customers and regulators alike