Jakub Jozwiakowski completed a 7-hour free online course on water management in the UK. The course introduced the complex issues facing the UK water industry in managing limited water resources. It covered topics such as water use and supply organization, predicting future demand, reducing demand, and strategies for increasing future water supply. Upon completion, Jakub demonstrated understanding of key concepts including water usage in the UK, the roles of surface and groundwater, and the importance of sustainable water planning given climate change.

1. Statement of participation
Jakub Jozwiakowski
has completed the free course including any mandatory tests for:
Water in the UK
This 7-hour free course introduced the complex issues facing the UK water
industry in managing and maintaining our limited water resources.
Issue date: 13 April 2016
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This statement does not imply the award of credit points nor the conferment of a University Qualification.
This statement confirms that this free course and all mandatory tests were passed by the learner.
Please go to the course on OpenLearn for full details:
http://www.open.edu/openlearn/science-maths-technology/science/environmental-science/water-the-uk/
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COURSE CODE: S278_17

2. Water in the UK
http://www.open.edu/openlearn/science-maths-technology/science/environmental-science/water-the-uk/
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Course summary
Water is arguably the most important physical
resource as it is the one that is essential to
human survival. Understanding the global water
cycle and how we use water is essential to
planning a sustainable source of water for the
future.
Globally, there are many areas that do not have
enough water to support the current population
adequately. Decisions will have to be made on
the best way to use water in a world where there
is climate change. This free course looks at
Water in the UK where water supplies are limited
in certain areas, as shown by recent droughts.
Learning outcomes
By completing this course, the learner should be
able to:
describe how water is used in the UK and the
organisation of water supply and sewage
responsibilities and legislation
explain how the demand for water in England
and Wales has changed between 1971 and
2001, recognise the factors involved in
predicting future demand including climatic
change, and discuss the importance of
predictions and their limitations
discuss variations in the amounts of water
used in different parts of England and Wales,
and how water might be used more effectively.
Contrast the proportions of surface water and
groundwater used for the public water supply in
different areas in England and Wales, identify
the main aquifers, list the possible schemes for
increasing water supply in England and Wales,
and discuss their suitability.
http://www.open.edu/openlearn COURSE CODE: S278_17

3. Water in the UK
Completed study
The learner has completed the following:
Section 1
The UK water supply
Section 2
Water abstraction and its uses
Section 3
Prediction of demand
Section 4
Reducing demand
Section 5
Changing climate
Section 6
Future supply
Section 7
Conclusion
http://www.open.edu/openlearn COURSE CODE: S278_17
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