The Caribbean Water & Sewerage Association Inc. is a regional organization of water utilities dedicated to serving the growth and development of its Caribbean members.
Matthew Child from the International Joint Commission gave a presentation on remediating Areas of Concern in the Great Lakes. He discussed three main challenges faced by most Canadian AOCs: contaminated sediments impairing fish and wildlife consumption and habitat; loss of habitat; and stormwater issues impairing beaches and degrading aesthetics and plankton populations. He provided examples of sediment remediation, habitat restoration, and green infrastructure projects from other AOCs. Child emphasized the importance of partnerships, community engagement, accountability, and persistence in making progress on RAP goals.
The new Texas legislation establishes a process to set minimum environmental flow standards for all major river systems in the state to protect rivers and estuaries. Scientific teams will recommend flow needs based on the best available science, while stakeholder groups consider social and economic factors. The state environmental agency will then adopt formal flow standards and reserve unallocated water. This comprehensive law could become a national model and help sustain $2 billion in coastal fisheries by ensuring adequate freshwater flows into bays.
Water Wise: Residential Landscape and Irrigation Guide for Western ColoradoKaila694m
This guide provides best practices for residential water conservation and irrigation in western Colorado. It discusses the importance of being good water stewards given the region's arid climate and finite water resources. The guide covers topics like understanding local soil types, selecting drought-tolerant plants, designing efficient irrigation systems, and using evapotranspiration data to determine optimal watering amounts to prevent overwatering and the pollution of local waterways. The overall goal is to educate residents on landscape and watering practices that save both water and money while preserving the environment.
The document summarizes the 26th annual Beach Sweeps program organized by Clean Ocean Action. It highlights that the program has expanded to 70 locations along New Jersey's coastline and brings together thousands of volunteers each year to remove marine debris from beaches and waterways. Data collected by volunteers is used to identify pollution sources and monitor trends to find solutions to keep beaches clean. The success of the program illustrates public support for a clean ocean and the power of citizen action. Special thanks are given to the many faith-based groups, civic organizations, businesses, and volunteers that support the Beach Sweeps program each year.
2007 11 27 Climate Changeand Great Lakes Water Resources Report Final AffiliatesLynne Chaimowitz
Climate change will significantly impact water resources in the Great Lakes region:
- Temperatures are expected to rise substantially, reducing water supply through increased evaporation.
- Precipitation patterns will become more variable, increasing flood and drought risks.
- Lake levels are predicted to drop significantly due to higher temperatures and changing precipitation.
- Other regions will face even greater water shortages, increasing pressure to divert water from the Great Lakes.
Conservation efforts are needed to ensure adequate water supplies in the face of a changing climate and growing demand.
From Forest to Faucet: Priority for Healthy Watersheds by Albert H. Todd, Ex...Kim Beidler
This document discusses the importance of forests for protecting watershed health and providing clean drinking water. It notes that forested watersheds intercept rainfall and reduce runoff, retaining nutrients and protecting soils from erosion. This supports healthy aquatic systems and water supply. The document presents an analysis of watershed importance for surface drinking water supply in the Chesapeake Bay region and the role of forests in protecting these important watersheds. It also examines threats to these forests from development, fire, and insects/disease. The conclusion discusses using this information for decision making and prioritizing forest protection to maintain water quality and avoid increased water treatment costs.
The document discusses the history of drought in Texas based on paleoclimatological records. It notes that megadroughts have occurred in Texas lasting 20-40 years, including some in the 1100s-1200s and late 1500s. When the Spanish explorer Cabeza de Vaca arrived in Texas in the 1530s he encountered a population suffering from a drought of at least two years. Droughts also impacted settlers and colonies in the 1600s-1800s. The most severe drought on record was in the 1950s, but several major droughts have occurred since, including costly multi-year droughts in the 1980s and the current ongoing drought beginning in 2010.
The Buzzards Bay Coalition protected over 200 acres around Allens Pond in Dartmouth, one of the largest land conservation projects in Buzzards Bay's history. The Coalition also continued to expand septic system pilot projects around the bay to reduce nitrogen pollution by 80% and protected nearly 1500 acres of land in the Mattapoisett River Valley over the past 15 years to protect drinking water sources.
Matthew Child from the International Joint Commission gave a presentation on remediating Areas of Concern in the Great Lakes. He discussed three main challenges faced by most Canadian AOCs: contaminated sediments impairing fish and wildlife consumption and habitat; loss of habitat; and stormwater issues impairing beaches and degrading aesthetics and plankton populations. He provided examples of sediment remediation, habitat restoration, and green infrastructure projects from other AOCs. Child emphasized the importance of partnerships, community engagement, accountability, and persistence in making progress on RAP goals.
The new Texas legislation establishes a process to set minimum environmental flow standards for all major river systems in the state to protect rivers and estuaries. Scientific teams will recommend flow needs based on the best available science, while stakeholder groups consider social and economic factors. The state environmental agency will then adopt formal flow standards and reserve unallocated water. This comprehensive law could become a national model and help sustain $2 billion in coastal fisheries by ensuring adequate freshwater flows into bays.
Water Wise: Residential Landscape and Irrigation Guide for Western ColoradoKaila694m
This guide provides best practices for residential water conservation and irrigation in western Colorado. It discusses the importance of being good water stewards given the region's arid climate and finite water resources. The guide covers topics like understanding local soil types, selecting drought-tolerant plants, designing efficient irrigation systems, and using evapotranspiration data to determine optimal watering amounts to prevent overwatering and the pollution of local waterways. The overall goal is to educate residents on landscape and watering practices that save both water and money while preserving the environment.
The document summarizes the 26th annual Beach Sweeps program organized by Clean Ocean Action. It highlights that the program has expanded to 70 locations along New Jersey's coastline and brings together thousands of volunteers each year to remove marine debris from beaches and waterways. Data collected by volunteers is used to identify pollution sources and monitor trends to find solutions to keep beaches clean. The success of the program illustrates public support for a clean ocean and the power of citizen action. Special thanks are given to the many faith-based groups, civic organizations, businesses, and volunteers that support the Beach Sweeps program each year.
2007 11 27 Climate Changeand Great Lakes Water Resources Report Final AffiliatesLynne Chaimowitz
Climate change will significantly impact water resources in the Great Lakes region:
- Temperatures are expected to rise substantially, reducing water supply through increased evaporation.
- Precipitation patterns will become more variable, increasing flood and drought risks.
- Lake levels are predicted to drop significantly due to higher temperatures and changing precipitation.
- Other regions will face even greater water shortages, increasing pressure to divert water from the Great Lakes.
Conservation efforts are needed to ensure adequate water supplies in the face of a changing climate and growing demand.
From Forest to Faucet: Priority for Healthy Watersheds by Albert H. Todd, Ex...Kim Beidler
This document discusses the importance of forests for protecting watershed health and providing clean drinking water. It notes that forested watersheds intercept rainfall and reduce runoff, retaining nutrients and protecting soils from erosion. This supports healthy aquatic systems and water supply. The document presents an analysis of watershed importance for surface drinking water supply in the Chesapeake Bay region and the role of forests in protecting these important watersheds. It also examines threats to these forests from development, fire, and insects/disease. The conclusion discusses using this information for decision making and prioritizing forest protection to maintain water quality and avoid increased water treatment costs.
The document discusses the history of drought in Texas based on paleoclimatological records. It notes that megadroughts have occurred in Texas lasting 20-40 years, including some in the 1100s-1200s and late 1500s. When the Spanish explorer Cabeza de Vaca arrived in Texas in the 1530s he encountered a population suffering from a drought of at least two years. Droughts also impacted settlers and colonies in the 1600s-1800s. The most severe drought on record was in the 1950s, but several major droughts have occurred since, including costly multi-year droughts in the 1980s and the current ongoing drought beginning in 2010.
The Buzzards Bay Coalition protected over 200 acres around Allens Pond in Dartmouth, one of the largest land conservation projects in Buzzards Bay's history. The Coalition also continued to expand septic system pilot projects around the bay to reduce nitrogen pollution by 80% and protected nearly 1500 acres of land in the Mattapoisett River Valley over the past 15 years to protect drinking water sources.
Landscaping for Water Conservation A Guide for New JerseyFarica46m
This document provides guidance on using landscaping techniques that conserve water for homes in New Jersey. It recommends reducing the size of lawns and using mulches, drought-tolerant plants, and proper maintenance to decrease outdoor water usage. Specific tips include using alternatives to turf grass where it is difficult to grow, selecting drought-resistant plant varieties, and applying mulches at least 2-4 inches deep to retain soil moisture and prevent weeds. The overall goal is to help homeowners design beautiful landscapes that are tailored to their property and climate while minimizing water consumption.
Climate Change Challenges in Transboundary River Water Resources Management p...Global Water Partnership
Clim - Presentation Transcript
1.CLIMATE CHANGE CHALLENGES IN TRANSBOUNDARY RIVER WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Dr Mohamed AIT KADI GWP/Technical Committee Chair MRC International Conference 2-3 April 2010, Hua Hin, Thailand
Water Conservation and salmon issues for lower Fraser RiverEric832w
This document provides an overview of water issues in the lower Fraser River relevant to salmon conservation. It discusses threats to water such as pollution, diversion, climate change, and impacts from various economic sectors. It also covers ecosystem needs for fish including habitat and instream flows. The document analyzes water licensing and allocation issues and options to satisfy new water demands. It examines water law, governance, and opportunities for the Fraser Salmon and Watershed Program to engage in water policy.
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The Coalition engaged in a wide range of projects in 2013 to improve water quality and protect land across Buzzards Bay, including closing a major land deal, introducing students to local beaches, and securing funding for nitrogen pollution cleanup. Key victories were achieved to advance the fight against nitrogen pollution at local, regional, and federal levels. The Coalition also remained committed to eliminating toxic pollution and preventing oil spills in Buzzards Bay.
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Presentation by Susan Cooksley, Macaulay Institute, on the Dee HELP basin, for the World Water Day workshop, organised by University of Dundee, on 22 March 2010
An unprecedented lawsuit has been filed challenging plans to line the All American Canal, which could dry up thousands of acres of farmland and wetlands in Mexico. The lawsuit seeks to update the environmental review and asserts Mexico has rights to water seepage. Additionally, a major defeat was delivered to the proposed Eagle Mountain garbage dump, which would be surrounded by Joshua Tree National Park. Lastly, the article discusses concerns over development plans at Tejon Ranch that could harm endangered California condors.
The document provides an agenda for the Inaugural Texas Panhandle Water Conservation Symposium. The agenda lists afternoon breakout sessions on topics related to agriculture, public, and municipal water conservation. It also lists several speakers who will discuss challenges facing water supplies in the region due to drought, the impact of the drought, water conservation strategies, and what to expect from the upcoming state legislative session regarding water issues.
The document provides an impact report for GVI's Water For Life program in the Yasawa Islands of Fiji from 2011-2015. The program aimed to increase access to safe drinking water for communities through rainwater harvesting projects. Key activities included conducting water infrastructure audits, providing training to communities, and installing new rainwater collection systems. Partners such as MWH Global, AusAid, and local organizations supported the program. Household surveys were also carried out to assess water needs in communities. The report evaluates the success of the program in improving water security for 10 villages in the region.
Presentation given at the San Diego County Water Authority's Water Planning Meeting on Oct. 25, 2012. To view agenda visit www.sdcwa.org/monthly-board-meeting-20
This document discusses how climate change and past land use have degraded salmon habitat in the Nooksack River in Washington state. It describes a project by the Nooksack Tribe to assess climate change impacts and develop strategies to restore salmon habitat. Climate change is projected to exacerbate issues like higher water temperatures, reduced flows, and increased sedimentation from erosion. The Tribe's actions aim to improve conditions through activities like installing logjams, restoring vegetation, reconnecting floodplains, and reducing sediment and water withdrawals.
Cape Cod Regional Wastewater Management Plan Overview. Background information for presentation during the Buzzards Bay Coalition's 2013 Decision Makers Workshop series. Learn more at www.savebuzzardsbay.org/DecisionMakers
This document summarizes a presentation given by John Nevin of the International Joint Commission on the IJC, the Boundary Waters Treaty of 1909, and the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. It discusses how the IJC was established by the treaty to help prevent disputes over shared waters between Canada and the US. It also outlines key principles of the treaty regarding equal access and priority of water uses. The document then reviews the IJC's role in implementing the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement and efforts to address issues like eutrophication in the Great Lakes.
Letter on The Bay Park Sewage Treatment Plant 12-11-13 via The Nature Conserv...Save The Great South Bay
This letter requests assistance from the EPA, HUD, and FEMA regional administrators regarding improvements to the Bay Park Sewage Treatment Plant in Nassau County, NY after damage from Superstorm Sandy. It outlines the need to modernize the plant to reduce nitrogen pollution, consolidate treatment and outfalls, fortify structures to withstand storms, and transition to advanced treatment technology. Relocating the outfall pipe to the Atlantic Ocean is recommended as the current location in a poorly flushed estuary is degrading the environment and impairing uses of the western bays. Improving the sewage infrastructure is critical to protecting public health, the environment, and building more resilient communities in Nassau County.
The document summarizes water-related news from the Caribbean region. It discusses workshops held in Saint Lucia to reduce water loss and improve energy efficiency, with participation from utilities across the Caribbean. It also mentions that 36 operators from 6 countries sat certification exams through CAWASA, and several passed. Additionally, it reports that Saint Lucia has declared a water emergency due to low river levels, and is implementing measures like repairing leaks and trucking water to reduce the impact of the dry period.
Miriam College discusses its experience using Moodle and involvement in the Asian University Digital Resource Network. The college aims to preserve local knowledge in Asia through digital tools and sharing cultural assets related to language, religion, music and art. It holds workshops on digital tools and supports research networking, eLearning and service learning. The overall focus is on using technology to document and share disappearing cultural assets across Asia while bringing people together.
http://www.cawasa.org -
In this Issue
Caribbean Water and Sewage Association Inc. April to June 2012 | Vol. 4 No. 2
Rain and Water Page 2
Secretariat News Pages 2, 3, 4 and 5
CaribDa Celebrates 80 Years of Desalination Page 5
Water Conservation Advice and Guide Page 7
Heat Wave Makes Water a Hot Topic Page 10
Should Water Bill Defaulters Get Amnesty? Page 11
Water and Food Security Page 12
Towards a Model OECS Water Act See Back Page
Smartbooks that combine features of smartphones and netbooks are emerging, along with tablets using capacitive touchscreens and multiple operating systems. People are increasingly using two or three screens simultaneously, such as TV, PC and mobile devices. The iPad is creating a new channel of "sofa surfing" users. Location-based apps and APIs are enabling user reviews and comments tied to specific locations to engage customers. Early adopters like Domino's and McDonald's saw increased profits and engagement from social media and location-based marketing campaigns. New forms of mobile payments, visual search, health apps, and faster 4G networks will change mobile interactions.
The document discusses discovering, honoring, and documenting local knowledge in the Philippines. It outlines phases of cultural domination by the West and defines local knowledge as the total perceptions, beliefs, understandings, and skills of a community that are gender-based, age-graded, and embedded in local practices and relationships. The author shares their experience researching the knowledge of Aytas in Pampanga and emphasizes the importance of participatory and respectful methods like ethnography.
Landscaping for Water Conservation A Guide for New JerseyFarica46m
This document provides guidance on using landscaping techniques that conserve water for homes in New Jersey. It recommends reducing the size of lawns and using mulches, drought-tolerant plants, and proper maintenance to decrease outdoor water usage. Specific tips include using alternatives to turf grass where it is difficult to grow, selecting drought-resistant plant varieties, and applying mulches at least 2-4 inches deep to retain soil moisture and prevent weeds. The overall goal is to help homeowners design beautiful landscapes that are tailored to their property and climate while minimizing water consumption.
Climate Change Challenges in Transboundary River Water Resources Management p...Global Water Partnership
Clim - Presentation Transcript
1.CLIMATE CHANGE CHALLENGES IN TRANSBOUNDARY RIVER WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Dr Mohamed AIT KADI GWP/Technical Committee Chair MRC International Conference 2-3 April 2010, Hua Hin, Thailand
Water Conservation and salmon issues for lower Fraser RiverEric832w
This document provides an overview of water issues in the lower Fraser River relevant to salmon conservation. It discusses threats to water such as pollution, diversion, climate change, and impacts from various economic sectors. It also covers ecosystem needs for fish including habitat and instream flows. The document analyzes water licensing and allocation issues and options to satisfy new water demands. It examines water law, governance, and opportunities for the Fraser Salmon and Watershed Program to engage in water policy.
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B. Tanky Bocor
C. Jasa Penurunan Unit/ Bongkar Pasang
D. Jasa Penaikan Unit/ Bongkar Pasang
E. Penggantian Sparepart,Element,Termorstat,1/2 Valve, Cek Valve Dll.
F. Pemasangan Titik Air Panas/ Instalasi Pipa Air Panas
G. Pemasangan Titik Air Dingin/ Instalasi Air Dingin
BERKALA LAYANAN:
Untuk kesehatan dan kualitas air yang digunakan adalah terpelihara dengan baik, dan pemanas air panas memiliki umur 6 bulan lama. pemanas air wajib diservice / dikeringkan.
Kami Penyedia Jasa Service Pemanas Air.
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Kami juga saangat menjamin kwalitat/mutu produk yang kami send sangat bagus dan terjamin,untuk menjaga kerjasama antara kedua pihak.
Selain itu kami slalu memberika pelayanan yg baik untuk setiap pekerjaan yang kami tangani.
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Email: davinatama@yahoo.com Website : http://www.servicesolahart.icoc.cc/
Nomer Telpon: +6221 34082652 Fax : +6221 48702925 Melayani : Jabodetabek
The Coalition engaged in a wide range of projects in 2013 to improve water quality and protect land across Buzzards Bay, including closing a major land deal, introducing students to local beaches, and securing funding for nitrogen pollution cleanup. Key victories were achieved to advance the fight against nitrogen pollution at local, regional, and federal levels. The Coalition also remained committed to eliminating toxic pollution and preventing oil spills in Buzzards Bay.
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Presentation by Susan Cooksley, Macaulay Institute, on the Dee HELP basin, for the World Water Day workshop, organised by University of Dundee, on 22 March 2010
An unprecedented lawsuit has been filed challenging plans to line the All American Canal, which could dry up thousands of acres of farmland and wetlands in Mexico. The lawsuit seeks to update the environmental review and asserts Mexico has rights to water seepage. Additionally, a major defeat was delivered to the proposed Eagle Mountain garbage dump, which would be surrounded by Joshua Tree National Park. Lastly, the article discusses concerns over development plans at Tejon Ranch that could harm endangered California condors.
The document provides an agenda for the Inaugural Texas Panhandle Water Conservation Symposium. The agenda lists afternoon breakout sessions on topics related to agriculture, public, and municipal water conservation. It also lists several speakers who will discuss challenges facing water supplies in the region due to drought, the impact of the drought, water conservation strategies, and what to expect from the upcoming state legislative session regarding water issues.
The document provides an impact report for GVI's Water For Life program in the Yasawa Islands of Fiji from 2011-2015. The program aimed to increase access to safe drinking water for communities through rainwater harvesting projects. Key activities included conducting water infrastructure audits, providing training to communities, and installing new rainwater collection systems. Partners such as MWH Global, AusAid, and local organizations supported the program. Household surveys were also carried out to assess water needs in communities. The report evaluates the success of the program in improving water security for 10 villages in the region.
Presentation given at the San Diego County Water Authority's Water Planning Meeting on Oct. 25, 2012. To view agenda visit www.sdcwa.org/monthly-board-meeting-20
This document discusses how climate change and past land use have degraded salmon habitat in the Nooksack River in Washington state. It describes a project by the Nooksack Tribe to assess climate change impacts and develop strategies to restore salmon habitat. Climate change is projected to exacerbate issues like higher water temperatures, reduced flows, and increased sedimentation from erosion. The Tribe's actions aim to improve conditions through activities like installing logjams, restoring vegetation, reconnecting floodplains, and reducing sediment and water withdrawals.
Cape Cod Regional Wastewater Management Plan Overview. Background information for presentation during the Buzzards Bay Coalition's 2013 Decision Makers Workshop series. Learn more at www.savebuzzardsbay.org/DecisionMakers
This document summarizes a presentation given by John Nevin of the International Joint Commission on the IJC, the Boundary Waters Treaty of 1909, and the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. It discusses how the IJC was established by the treaty to help prevent disputes over shared waters between Canada and the US. It also outlines key principles of the treaty regarding equal access and priority of water uses. The document then reviews the IJC's role in implementing the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement and efforts to address issues like eutrophication in the Great Lakes.
Letter on The Bay Park Sewage Treatment Plant 12-11-13 via The Nature Conserv...Save The Great South Bay
This letter requests assistance from the EPA, HUD, and FEMA regional administrators regarding improvements to the Bay Park Sewage Treatment Plant in Nassau County, NY after damage from Superstorm Sandy. It outlines the need to modernize the plant to reduce nitrogen pollution, consolidate treatment and outfalls, fortify structures to withstand storms, and transition to advanced treatment technology. Relocating the outfall pipe to the Atlantic Ocean is recommended as the current location in a poorly flushed estuary is degrading the environment and impairing uses of the western bays. Improving the sewage infrastructure is critical to protecting public health, the environment, and building more resilient communities in Nassau County.
The document summarizes water-related news from the Caribbean region. It discusses workshops held in Saint Lucia to reduce water loss and improve energy efficiency, with participation from utilities across the Caribbean. It also mentions that 36 operators from 6 countries sat certification exams through CAWASA, and several passed. Additionally, it reports that Saint Lucia has declared a water emergency due to low river levels, and is implementing measures like repairing leaks and trucking water to reduce the impact of the dry period.
Miriam College discusses its experience using Moodle and involvement in the Asian University Digital Resource Network. The college aims to preserve local knowledge in Asia through digital tools and sharing cultural assets related to language, religion, music and art. It holds workshops on digital tools and supports research networking, eLearning and service learning. The overall focus is on using technology to document and share disappearing cultural assets across Asia while bringing people together.
http://www.cawasa.org -
In this Issue
Caribbean Water and Sewage Association Inc. April to June 2012 | Vol. 4 No. 2
Rain and Water Page 2
Secretariat News Pages 2, 3, 4 and 5
CaribDa Celebrates 80 Years of Desalination Page 5
Water Conservation Advice and Guide Page 7
Heat Wave Makes Water a Hot Topic Page 10
Should Water Bill Defaulters Get Amnesty? Page 11
Water and Food Security Page 12
Towards a Model OECS Water Act See Back Page
Smartbooks that combine features of smartphones and netbooks are emerging, along with tablets using capacitive touchscreens and multiple operating systems. People are increasingly using two or three screens simultaneously, such as TV, PC and mobile devices. The iPad is creating a new channel of "sofa surfing" users. Location-based apps and APIs are enabling user reviews and comments tied to specific locations to engage customers. Early adopters like Domino's and McDonald's saw increased profits and engagement from social media and location-based marketing campaigns. New forms of mobile payments, visual search, health apps, and faster 4G networks will change mobile interactions.
The document discusses discovering, honoring, and documenting local knowledge in the Philippines. It outlines phases of cultural domination by the West and defines local knowledge as the total perceptions, beliefs, understandings, and skills of a community that are gender-based, age-graded, and embedded in local practices and relationships. The author shares their experience researching the knowledge of Aytas in Pampanga and emphasizes the importance of participatory and respectful methods like ethnography.
This document provides an overview of the South Beach diet, which became popular in the 1990s as a successor to the Atkins diet. The South Beach diet is divided into three phases that gradually reintroduce certain carbohydrates and foods. The first phase is the strictest and aims to quickly start weight loss while developing healthier eating habits. The second phase allows some previously restricted foods and the third phase focuses on maintenance after weight loss goals are met. Overall, the South Beach diet emphasizes eating lean proteins, vegetables, and "good" carbs and fats while limiting "bad" carbs like sugar and refined grains.
Communication has evolved significantly over time from early human expression through paintings, to the development of writing systems like Egyptian hieroglyphs, to the creation of the Greek and Latin alphabets still used today. A major breakthrough was Gutenberg's 15th century invention of the printing press, which made books and reading more widely accessible beyond just the clergy. The industrial and digital revolutions of the 19th and 20th centuries brought many new communication technologies like radio, telephone, television, and the internet which have continued to advance into the 21st century with fewer borders and limitations.
El Campeonato de Kung-Fu Wing-Tsung se celebró en la ciudad de São Paulo, Brasil. Más de 100 competidores de todo el país participaron en las categorías de kung-fu tradicional, wushu deportivo y artes marciales mixtas. Al final, João Silva de Río de Janeiro ganó el primer lugar en kung-fu tradicional, mientras que André Pereira de São Paulo ganó el campeonato general.
This document outlines Stacey Meyer's class on holes and goals, including essential questions on topics like gene technologies, biochemistry contributions to clean energy, and oil spill impacts. It provides guidance on products like a rainforest conservation pamphlet, stem cell research interview, green technology timeline, and oil spill inquiry lab. Enduring understandings cover gene therapy, environmental preservation, biotechnology in clean energy, and oil impacts. Favorite resources and a reflection are also included, followed by questions on future developments.
SPARC is a cultural center in Venice Beach, California that creates public art to promote civic dialogue and address social issues. As an intern, responsibilities included conducting outreach for mural projects, compiling images and creating timelines. Additional tasks involved selecting archive images for a tour guide, solving and gold leafing print samples, and setting up for an event.
The mission of Root Division is to improve art appreciation and access in the Bay Area. As an intern, responsibilities included developing a youth art education workshop, assisting with exhibits, and maintaining organizational databases. Additional tasks involved completing grants, administration for monthly exhibits, and preparing a presentation.
The document summarizes information about Mormon Rocks and the North Etiwanda Preserve. Mormon Rocks were formed by compression along the San Andreas Fault and are composed of sandstone and granular structures. The preserve protects the endangered Riversidian Alluvial Sage Scrub habitat and other species. It also provides flood control and drinking water for the dry environment and its inhabitants.
1) The document discusses various geological features and processes in the Pensacola, Florida region, including faults, weathering, mass wasting, erosion, and sedimentary environments.
2) It provides examples of oxidation, chemical weathering, slumping, beach erosion, and how knowledge of geology is applied to construction.
3) The region faces challenges from hurricanes and coastal erosion but utilizes geological insights for building resilient infrastructure like hotels and bridges.
This document discusses a project to develop a web-based framework to conserve local knowledge of Javanese vernacular architecture. A team of lecturers and students from Soegijapranata Catholic University digitized existing research, conducted fieldwork to collect additional data, and created 3D models of buildings. They developed an e-learning platform and YouTube channel to promote understanding of Javanese cultural heritage. The project aims to preserve vanishing local knowledge and encourage modern interpretations of traditional design principles.
Andrew Goodwin's Music Video Theory discusses how visuals in music videos can illustrate, amplify, or contradict the lyrics and music. Genres tend to have their own styles and symbols represented explicitly in videos. Effective music videos include close-ups of the artist and develop their unique image to be identifiable. Common themes in music videos include voyeurism, references to other works, and the sexual objectification of female performers through camera angles and body shots.
Communication has evolved significantly over time from oral traditions in prehistoric times to modern digital communication. Early humans communicated through paintings and oral traditions, while ancient Egyptians used engraved symbols on stone. The Greeks and Latins developed important alphabets that became the basis for the modern Latin alphabet. Johannes Gutenberg revolutionized communication in the 15th century with the invention of the printing press, making books more widely available. Major changes continued with innovations like the radio, telephone, television, and internet across the 19th and 20th centuries. Now in the 21st century, digital communication through media like blogs and mobile internet knows no borders or limitations of time and space.
The document discusses ZANEC's expertise in Web 2.0 and portal technologies. ZANEC provides services including developing collaborative enterprise portals using Microsoft SharePoint. It has strengths such as a culture of innovation, hands-on leadership, and domain expertise in healthcare. ZANEC's business model involves strategic partnerships and a virtual R&D model to deliver software development offshore while ensuring IP protection.
The newsletter provides information on:
1) The link between energy and water usage, and how producing energy requires water while treating water uses energy.
2) Details of an Australian study tour where delegates learned about the severe drought's impacts in Australia and progressive water management practices.
3) New clients and team members at Acequia, including expanded operations in South Texas and strategic research partnerships.
This document discusses hydro-meteorology and its importance for sustainable development in the Caribbean region. It notes that the Caribbean faces significant climate-related risks that challenge sustainable development goals. Timely hydro-meteorological information is essential for livelihoods and reducing uncertainties around future weather and climate. Examples are provided of how hydro-meteorology supports water resources management and agriculture/food security. The severe 2009-2010 drought is discussed as an example of the impacts that lack of early warning and monitoring can have.
The document summarizes events related to World Water Day held on March 22nd. It discusses events held by various Caribbean water utilities to celebrate and raise awareness about water issues. Specifically, it discusses events held by the Water Authority of the Cayman Islands, DOWASCO in Dominica, and inauguration of a solar photovoltaic project partnership between the Barbados Water Authority and the United Arab Emirates. It also provides information on chlorine safety workshops hosted by CAWASA and the Chlorine Institute in Saint Lucia. The overarching theme of World Water Day 2019 was "leaving no one behind" and ensuring access to water and sanitation for all.
This document discusses fresh water management in Canada. It provides background on Canada's fresh water resources, noting that while Canada has abundant fresh water currently, demands are rising. It discusses various issues like groundwater use, diverting rivers, the role of agencies, effects of climate change, and Great Lakes pollution. It also covers Canada's fresh water supply and exports, environmental effects of selling water, and facts about Canadian fresh water. The conclusion emphasizes that all life depends on water and calls for more sustainable management of this vital resource.
Trevor Hill gave a keynote speech on future trends for managing arid cities. He discussed how cities in arid regions import all their fresh water and are vulnerable to drought. By 2025, 1.8 billion people will experience water scarcity. To manage scarce water supplies, arid cities will need to use more supply-side solutions like reservoirs and desalination, and shift to a total water management approach using tools like dual piping systems, aquifer storage and recovery, water reuse, demand-side management with water pricing and data, and regional collaboration. Sustainability in arid regions is possible if cities plan comprehensively for integrated water management.
Caribbean; Rainwater, Catch it While You Can: A Handbook on Rainwater Harve...D5Z
This handbook provides guidance on rainwater harvesting systems for the Caribbean region. It discusses the key components of a rainwater harvesting system including the catchment area, conveyance systems, storage, and post-storage filtration. Proper maintenance and vector control are important to prevent contamination. The handbook also addresses non-domestic applications such as municipal, agricultural, commercial and industrial uses of rainwater harvesting. Design considerations are discussed to optimize rainwater capture and storage.
This document discusses drought conditions and management strategies in several western U.S. states including California, Nevada, New Mexico, and Colorado. It defines drought and notes that definitions vary in different locations. Several impacts of drought are outlined, such as mandatory water use reductions, increased groundwater pumping, economic impacts to agriculture, and increased fire danger. The document also discusses various approaches for addressing drought conditions, including water transfers, conservation efforts, water recycling, conjunctive use of groundwater and surface water, and raising water prices.
Water demand has greatly increased in the Middle East due to population growth, urbanization, and improved lifestyles. However, water resources are limited in many countries in the region. Agricultural use accounts for over 80% of water withdrawals in some countries. While governments have focused on developing new water supplies, policy reforms and wastewater recycling are also needed to manage rising demand. Wastewater reuse remains limited but has potential to help address the growing water crisis across the Middle East and North Africa.
The document summarizes the key challenges facing Small Island Developing States (SIDS) related to water, waste, and climate change according to a speech given by the Minister for Works and Public Utilities of Grenada. It notes that SIDS face increasing water scarcity, flooding incidents, and pollution challenges which are exacerbated by climate change. Climate change is causing rising sea levels, warmer oceans, and changes to weather patterns that intensify hurricanes and drought. Grenada itself has experienced its worst drought in decades and seen impacts like disappearing graveyards. As head of the Alliance of Small Island States, Grenada will continue calling for limiting global warming and fulfilling climate funding commitments.
ADB, Climate Change and Water Security in South Asia, by Arnaud CauchoisGlobal Water Partnership
This document discusses climate change impacts on water security in South Asia and ADB's efforts to support adaptation. It notes that South Asia is highly vulnerable to climate impacts on water and agriculture. ADB is working with countries through projects, policy dialogue, and knowledge sharing to help understand climate risks and develop adaptation strategies, with a focus on water resources management, food security, and climate-resilient development. Examples of ongoing projects aim to strengthen capacity and plan adaptation measures for water sectors in India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and other countries.
Water Resources Management In Malaysia : NGO rolesTaylor Ling
This document discusses water resource management in Malaysia. It notes that while water is a vital resource, it is becoming increasingly scarce due to pollution and overuse. The document outlines Malaysia's current water usage and projections that demand will outpace supply by 2025 without improved management. Key challenges include non-revenue water loss through leaks, lack of enforcement, and poor public attitudes toward conservation. The document argues that non-governmental organizations could help address these issues by assisting the government in reducing non-revenue water losses, which currently account for about 40% of water production in Malaysia. With NGO involvement, better monitoring and solutions could be implemented to sustainably manage Malaysia's water resources for future needs.
This document discusses how wetlands can help reduce Canada's municipal infrastructure deficit by improving water quality and reducing flooding risks. It notes that 70-90% of prairie wetlands have been drained, contributing to problems like algae blooms that strain aging water infrastructure. Wetlands naturally filter and clean water by capturing nutrients and sediment. The document argues that municipal leaders should advocate more for wetland protection through regulations and compensation programs that offset costs to farmers, and also raise public awareness of wetlands' benefits to gain broader political support. Protecting and restoring wetlands could help lower infrastructure repair and replacement costs in the long run.
This document summarizes Kiribati's adaptation strategy for water resource management. It notes that Kiribati has limited underground water resources and is vulnerable to sea level rise, extreme weather events, and drought due to climate change. These climate hazards threaten water resources through coastal erosion, storm surges, and decreases in water quantity and quality. Kiribati's adaptation measures include installing water tanks and desalination plants, training communities in water treatment, expanding water infrastructure, monitoring water reserves, and increasing public awareness of water conservation. The national water resource policy aims to improve access to safe water supplies, achieve sustainable water management, and enhance governance of the water sector.
Cape Town contends with worst drought in over a century By D.docxhacksoni
Cape Town contends with worst drought in over a century
By Derek Van Dam, CNN Meteorologist
Updated 1:35 PM ET, Thu June 1, 2017
(CNN)The worst drought in a century is forcing the most stringent water restrictions ever implemented
for South Africa's second largest city.
Cape Town has less than 10% of its useable water remaining for its nearly 4 million residents. The city
is implementing Level 4 water restrictions, which ask residents to limit daily usage to 100 liters (26
gallons) per person. The measure is meant to reduce demand and conserve what little water is still
available and means significant sacrifices for residents.
http://www.capetown.gov.za/media-and-news/Water%20resilience%20a%20heightened%20approach%20to%20avoiding%20water%20shortages%20and%20achieving%20long-term%20water%20security
For Cape Town resident Suzanne Buckley, the restrictions mean adapting to a new lifestyle.
"We have buckets in our shower and bathroom sink to save excess water," Buckley said. "The gray
water is then used to flush our toilets."
The restrictions are in effect across the city in an aggressive effort to preserve its remaining drinking
water, but it may not be enough. South Africa ranks as the 30th driest country in the world and is
considered a water-scarce region. A highly variable climate causes uneven distribution of rainfall,
making droughts even more extreme.
Speaking to CNN, Cape Town Executive Mayor Patricia de Lille explained her concerns about the
growing water crisis. "Climate change is a reality and we cannot depend on rainwater alone to fill our
dams but must look at alternative sources like desalination and underground aquifers."
The Western Cape, one of the country's nine provinces and home to Cape Town, experiences its
annual rainy season during the winter months (June-September). Capetonians are likely several weeks
away from any substantial, drought-relieving rainfall. Even then, predictions are dire for this winter as a
potential El Niño develops off the west coast of South America, according to the Climate Prediction
Center. If El Niño does materialize, it would have a negative effect on rainfall across the Western Cape.
Severe water restrictions
The average American uses between 80 and 100 gallons (302-378 liters) of water per day. This
includes flushing toilets, taking showers or baths, brushing teeth, running dishwashers and
watering lawns.
Imagine restricting daily water use to 25 gallons. Some of the most basic tasks involving water that
we take for granted would be eliminated or severely restricted.
For Cape Town resident Kathy Basso, saving water has meant adopting the "if it's yellow let it mellow, if
it's brown flush it down campaign," a simple and effective measure that saves nearly 10 liters of water
per flush, and has been promoted by city officials.
Hotels across the city are closing their pools and asking patrons to be water .
This document summarizes a presentation on water resource management challenges in the Caribbean region in light of climate change. It discusses how climate change is exacerbating water scarcity issues through reduced and more variable rainfall. It promotes an integrated approach to water resource management from ridge to reef to build climate resilience. Key challenges include developing national water policies, financing implementation, and demonstrating tangible benefits to encourage adoption of integrated management approaches. Regional organizations are supporting country efforts through projects and programs.
This document summarizes key points from the World Water Assessment Programme's fourth report "Managing Water under Uncertainty and Risk". The report highlights that demand for water will greatly increase in the coming decades due to population growth, increasing wealth, and dietary shifts. At the same time, climate change is expected to reduce water availability in many places. To avoid future food, water, and energy insecurity, better coordination is needed between the water, agriculture, and energy sectors in policy design and planning for multiple possible futures.
This document summarizes key points from the Fourth World Water Development Report about planning for an uncertain water future. It notes that population growth and changing diets will increase global food demand by 70% by 2050, requiring more water-intensive meat and dairy production. Meeting this demand will require better water governance and planning across sectors like agriculture and energy. Climate change is also expected to reduce water availability in many places. New approaches are needed to manage this uncertainty and reconcile competing water demands to achieve global sustainability.
MA: WaterWise Landscaping to Fight the Water Crisis and DroughtSotirakou964
This document is the newsletter of the Ecological Landscaping Association. It focuses on the topic of water and sustainable water management. In 3 sentences:
Water is essential for life but freshwater resources are under threat from population growth and unsustainable practices. The natural water cycle and protecting watersheds are keys to sustainable water management. The document discusses water sources, problems caused by interfering with watersheds like flooding and drought, and calls for protecting water sources and conserving water usage.
Okanagan Waterwise: Recommendations for Drought Proofing the OkanaganFiona9864
The document summarizes a drought planning workshop hosted by the Okanagan Basin Water Board. It discusses the need to prepare for potential drought conditions in the Okanagan region given climate change. It provides an overview of the workshop content and participant discussions. It then lists recommendations for drought proofing actions that could be taken by senior governments, local governments and water purveyors, and the Okanagan Basin Water Board. These include developing drought response frameworks, improving water monitoring, funding drought plans and conservation projects, and implementing water conservation initiatives at the local level.
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EXHIBITORS' SHIPPING INFORMATION & INSTRUCTIONSCAWASA
EXHIBITORS' SHIPPING INFORMATION & INSTRUCTIONS
EXHIBITORS’ SHIPPING INFORMATION & INSTRUCTIONS
LABEL ALL CARTONS FOR SHIPPING AS FOLLOWS:
THE CARIBBEAN WATER AND SEWERAGE ASSOCIATION’S - 7TH WATER
OPERATORS CONFERENCE
Request for Expressions of Interest - Reverse Osmosis Plant - APUACAWASA
The APUA wishes to invite eligible parties to express interest in the construction of a 3 million imperial gallon per day Reverse Osmosis Plant at Willoughby Bay in Bethseda as the Water Authority seeks to fulfill its mandate of ensuring the provision of an adequate supply of water to meet the daily demand.
Covering Natural Disaster Losses for Water Utilities - An insurance mutual fo...CAWASA
The Caribbean region is highly prone to climate hazards and has a history of being adversely impacted by weather related events, resulting in significant losses and damages.
Most of the Caribbean islands lie within the North Atlantic “hurricane belt,” with the major climatic events affecting the region being tropical depressions and cyclones, which generate strong winds, and rainstorms that cause flooding, landslides, and storm surges.
6th Caribbean Water Operators Conference 2019 - Programme of ActivitiesCAWASA
The document provides information about the 6th Caribbean Water Operators' Conference to be held in Saint Lucia from June 26-28, 2019. The conference is organized by the Caribbean Water and Sewerage Association (CAWASA) and hosted by the Water and Sewerage Company of Saint Lucia (WASCO). The theme is "Teaming with Water Operators: Building Climate Resilient Water Utilities". Over the three days, there will be sessions on building climate resilience, capacity building, country case studies, and an operators' competition. The preliminary program provides details on the opening ceremony, speakers, topics, activities and objectives of the conference.
6th Caribbean Water Operators Conference 2019 - Sponsorship Package & Forms 2...CAWASA
The document provides information about the 6th Caribbean Water Operators Conference hosted by the Caribbean Water and Sewerage Association (CAWASA) from June 26-28, 2019 in Saint Lucia. It includes details on sponsorship opportunities at various levels, advertising opportunities in the conference magazine, and exhibitor registration. Sponsorship benefits include booth space, logo placement, and conference registrations. The deadline for ad submissions is May 15, 2019 and the last day to cancel an exhibitor registration with a partial refund is June 15, 2019. Payment is via wire transfer to an account at the 1st National Bank of Saint Lucia.
CAWASA 6th Caribbean Water Operators Conference 2019 - Registration ApplicationCAWASA
The document provides information about the 6th Caribbean Water Operators Conference hosted by the Caribbean Water and Sewerage Association (CAWASA) from June 26-28, 2019 in Saint Lucia. It includes details about registration fees, payment methods, and cancellation policies. Registration fees are US$100 for member/associate members and US$150 for non-members. Payment can be made via cash, wire transfer, or check. Refunds less 10% will be provided for cancellations before June 15th, while no refunds will be given after that date.
Chlorine Safety Workshop 2019 | CAWASA St. Lucia CaribbeanCAWASA
http://cawasa.org/cawasa/chlorine-safety-workshop-2019-signup - Click here to sign up for the 2019 Chlorine Safety Workshop for Water & Wastewater Operators held at the Bay Gardens Hotel in Rodney Bay, St. Lucia.
CAWASA E-source Newsletter January - March 2018CAWASA
http://www.cawasa.org - This is the January - March 2018 version of the Caribbean Water and Sewage Association Newsletter.
In this Issue
Caribbean Water and Sewage Association Inc. January to March 2018
Hurricane Maria Recovery in
Dominica
2017: A Year of Accomplishments
and Challengesl – Page 2
CAWASA Secretariat News - Pages 2 - 4
13th High Level Forum of Caribbean Ministers
- Page 5
Successful 2-day Seminar for BWA Staff– Page 5
5th Water Operators’ Conference in Dominica - Page 6
Web-based Operator Certification Exams - Page 7
BWA Personal Water Tank Programme - Page 8
Cayman Islands Laboratory Accreditation
Renewed – Page 9
NAWASA Launches School Community Water
Storage Project - Page 10
NURC Launches Website - Page 11
H20 Caribbean Water Operators Magazine - 3rd Edition June 2017 CAWASA
www.cawasa.org Welcome to the third issue of our
H2Operator– Caribbean Magazine and to our
5th Caribbean Water Operators’ Conference.
Every two years we bring our water
operators together to facilitate the exchange
of knowhow, ideas, information, and enhance
their skill sets, with the ultimate objective of
translating these into improved performance
of our water utilities.
The document announces the 5th Caribbean Water Operators Conference to be held on June 29-30, 2017 in Dominica organized by the Caribbean Water and Sewerage Association (CAWASA). It provides a sponsorship package for organizations interested in sponsoring events at the conference like the cocktail reception, luncheon, coffee breaks, conference shirts, bags, and prizes for a water operators competition. Sponsorship levels and benefits are outlined for each sponsored event. The deadline to apply for sponsorship is included along with contact information.
5th Caribbean Water Operators' Conference - Exhibition Application Form CAWASA
The document provides information about the 5th Caribbean Water Operators Conference organized by the Caribbean Water and Sewerage Association Inc from June 29-30, 2017 at the Fort Young Hotel in Dominica. It outlines the $250 exhibition registration fee and payment options, the table top exhibit package which includes a table, conference registration, and networking opportunities, and the cancellation policy which offers refunds minus 10% until June 15, 2017. Contact details are provided to register as an exhibitor or for shipping information.
5th Caribbean Water Operators' Conference 2017 - Advertising Application Form CAWASA
The document advertises advertising opportunities in the June 2017 issue of the Water Operators Magazine - H20 Caribbean published by the Caribbean Water and Sewerage Association Inc (CAWASA) for their 5th Caribbean Water Operators Conference being held June 29-30, 2017 in Roseau, Dominica. It provides rates for quarter page, half page, full page, and back cover advertisements and includes an advertising application form for interested companies.
5th Caribbean Water Operators' Conference 2017 - Registration Application CAWASA
The document provides information about the 5th Caribbean Water Operators Conference hosted by the Caribbean Water and Sewerage Association Inc. (CAWASA) from June 29-30, 2017 at the Fort Young Hotel in the Commonwealth of Dominica. It includes a registration application requesting attendees' contact information and details two registration fee options - US$100 for CAWASA members and US$150 for non-members.
5th Caribbean Water Operators' Conference - Programme cwoc 2017CAWASA
The document provides information about the 5th Caribbean Water Operators' Conference being held from June 29-30, 2017 in Dominica. The conference is organized by the Caribbean Water and Sewerage Association (CAWASA) and hosted by the Dominica Water and Sewerage Company (DOWASCO). The theme is "Connecting Water Operators: Strengthening Utilities" and aims to provide operator training, discussion of challenges, and an operator skills competition. A preliminary program outlines sessions on topics like water operator partnerships, health and safety, disaster management, capacity building, and new technologies. The conference aims to help strengthen utilities and water operator skills through information sharing, training, and networking.
CAWASA Inc. E Source magazine January 2017 | Caribbean Water & Sewerage Assoc...CAWASA
http://www.cawasa.org - In this Issue of the e-magazine:
Editorial – Page 2
CAWASA Secretariat News - Pages 3 - 6
CWWA Conference T&T 2016 - Pages 7 - 8
Managing Non-Revenue Water - Pages 10 - 11
Trough Damage Repaired in SVG! - Page 9
Not Just Another Day at Work - Pages 13 -16
The Great Bottled Water Debate - Pages 2, 12 and 17
Asia’s fight over fresh water! - Page 17
VACANCY: Regional Coordinator of Global Water Partnership-Caribbean (GWP-C)CAWASA
The document summarizes a vacancy for a Regional Co-ordinator position with the Global Water Partnership-Caribbean (GWP-C). The ideal candidate will have an MSc degree in a relevant field with 7+ years of senior management experience in environmental or natural resources management. Key responsibilities include coordinating and implementing GWP-C's strategic plans, managing daily operations and staff, and liaising with regional/international partners. Interested applicants should send their CV and references by October 28th, 2016 for consideration. The salary range for the position is USD $5,000-$6,500 annually.
Caribbean Water and Sewage Association e-Source Newsletter - August 2016
In this Issue:
CAWASA, APUA and CARINDCO to host Water Loss Reduction Workshop in Antigua in September - Page 1
Editorial - Page 2
Miami Dade Assists Caribbean Operators - Pages 2 & 12
Cawasa Secretariat News - Page 3
CAWASA Members News - Page 4
Caribbean Water Operators Back from Fruitful Germany Visit - Pages 5 - 12
Contrasting Cases of Climate Change - Page 13
Cawasa e Source Newsletter- January - April 2016CAWASA
www.cawasa.org/blog -
In this Issue of the Caribbean Water and Sewage Association Inc. Newsletter January to April 2016
CAWASA Hosts HR Management Summit in Saint Lucia = 2
NAWASA Nominated for Global Water Award = 2
GIZ Enhancing Climate Change Resilience Page 3
New CAWASA Executive on Board = 3
Water Back on Tap in Dominica! = 4
Caymans Water Authority Lab Accreditation Renewed = 8
CDB Funding Saint Lucia Projects = 8
Caribbean Forced to Take a Longer Look at Desalination = 13
Nawasa Job Vacancy – ASSISTANT MANAGER PRODUCTION & QUALITY DEPARTMENTCAWASA
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Production & Quality Assistant Manager, at the National Water and Sewerage Authority (NAWASA) in Grenada.
CAWASA Inc. e-Source Magazine July - September 2015 | Caribbean Water And Sew...CAWASA
Caribbean Water Operators provide absolutely essential services across the region. But they are so down-to-earth and close to the
ground that they often go un-noticed. Remembered mainly in cases of emergency, they fix the nation’s water problems so quickly and
efficiently. They come and go in communities affected by water problems and quickly fix pipes and fittings to restore the flow of this
important source, without any waste of time – or water. The region’s water operators are accustomed to going hardly noticed. But they
were recently again reminded of their prime place in the water sector – at the very top.
In this Issue
Caribbean Water and Sewage Association Inc. July-September 2015
Water in the 23 Agenda for Sustainable Development Page 2
CAWASA Secretariat News Page 3
Troubled Water! Page 7
Water is Indeed Life! Page 11
BNTF Funds Saint Lucia Water Page 11
GIZ Assists NAWASA Page 12
Caribbean Braces for Possible Worst Drought Ever! Page 13
CAWASA Congratulates New Guyana Water CEO Page 13
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1. Caribbean Water and Sewage Association Inc. January to March 2012 | Vol. 4 No. 1
fall, an Antiguan meteorologist has expressed con-
cern that not enough rainwater is being caught. "I
have always believed that we need additional sur-
face storage so that we can capture and keep more
of the rainfall that we do get," said Keithley Meade,
director of the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological
Services.
"The rainfall mostly does not even get to the aqui-
fers (water stored in the ground), since the runoff
is pretty fast. This is one area where I think we
should have improved and still need to do so," he
Caribbean explained.
experts are Even with their increased focus on water manage-
calling for more ment, financial constraints prevented representatives
of the tiny islands in the Caribbean from attending
Integrated
a major gathering -- the 6th World Water Forum in
Water Resource Marseille, France -- held March 12-17.
Management Despite their absence though, Caribbean coun- CAWASA’s Chairman laments
practices tries kept a close eye on the meeting, which had ear- that Caribbean people still
across the lier set the ambitious target of going down in his- believe water is free when
region tory as the forum that will bring solutions to water, there’s a cost to it…
based on openness and exchange.
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"DOWASCO will review the findings and recom- "What happens is that as you draw more fresh
wo years after severe drought wreaked
mendations," Ettinoffe said, adding that particular water, it actually pulls in the salt water with it. If
havoc with a number of Caribbean coun-
attention would be paid to Climate Change. you get sea level rises, the saline interface with the
tries, some are now adopting new strate-
gies in a bid to prevent a repeat of a situation "Climate Change and climate variability is as real fresh water will rise also, or move further inland,
where countries were rationing water and im- to Dominica as to many other countries. We are ex- so that means it's more likely that your wells will
posing strict restrictions on residents. periencing more intense rainfall and also occasional be intruded with salt water."
drier spells, both of which come with their own Cox said the Caribbean is very vulnerable in
"We have embarked on a programme geared
towards management of the catchment areas, challenges, which must be managed. terms of its fresh water resources, noting that
which includes preventing deforestation, agri- "More intense rainfalls result in siltation of streams the human influences were to blame. "It's not
cultural activities and use of chemicals in pro- and rivers and greater need for water treatment and only about clearing trees but you reduce water
tected areas and overall limiting human activi- even the need to shut the supply down at times. Dur- availability when you pollute the water. For ex-
ties in protected areas," said Bernard Ettinoffe, ing drier periods, there is always need for caution and ample, in the case of Antigua, we've heard that
General Manager of the Dominica Water and conservation," he added. there is a lot of land use conflicts and some of
Sewage Company (Dowasco). Salinisation of fresh groundwater is yet another the reservoirs are receiving direct contamina-
He added, "We have also embarked on edu- concern for Caribbean islands. "Both Antigua and Bar- tion from households and other types of activi-
cational programmes at the schools and com- buda are small islands. Our well fields are close to the ties whether it be agriculture or commercial en-
munity levels aimed at raising awareness of the coast, hence the salinisation of this resource (by over terprises."
need for conservation of water resources; and exploitation or rising sea levels) is a major concern," He also pointed to problems with water avail-
more recently have begun giving consideration Rodrigues said, noting "our plans include artificial re- ability in rural areas of St. Lucia, Jamaica and
to an Integrated Water Resource Management charge, reducing exploitation in some areas, seeking Trinidad. Cox said juxtaposing these situations
Approach to the management of land and water inland resources, and improving monitoring systems. with the Climate Change issues, where it is be-
resources." "We have also installed additional desalination ing forecast that the Caribbean region, particu-
Ettinoffe said Dominica, like many other capacity on Antigua and we are in the process of larly the Eastern Caribbean, could see declines
countries, has seen some decline in water lev- doing the same for Barbuda," Rodrigues added. in average annual rainfall by between 30-50%,
els in rivers and streams, but that the island, But, he said, the additional desalination capacity the dry seasons will become more intense and
also known as the Nature Isle, still boasts of an will not meet present needs of a country which pres- result in problems with water supply.
abundance of good quality fresh water. ently utilizes 20% surface water and 10% ground- He said Caribbean governments are slowly
"Whereas measures are being taken to pre- water. coming around to the whole concept of Integrat-
serve the resources for future generations, the Programme Director at the St. Lucia-based Carib- ed Water Resources Management, with Jamaica
risks of no water or even inadequate supplies bean Environmental Health Institute (CEHI) Profes- being the most advanced in this regard.
for decades to come is minimal," Ettinoffe said. sor Christopher Cox says “sea level rise and salini- "Governments are slow to put in place strong
The neighbouring twin-island state of Anti- sation” is a concern in other parts of the Caribbean polices for protection of water resources. “The
gua and Barbuda is reporting higher than nor- as well. big problem is that people in the Caribbean think
mal rainfall over the past 12 months. "We know in The Bahamas, in Barbados and in St. water is free. But there is a cost to get it to the
"Our surface water resources are at max ca- Kitts that the coastal aquifers, where you have over- stage where it does not constitute a health risk.
pacity," Ivan Rodrigues, water manager of the abstraction, it sucks up the salt water component into “In the Caribbean, water is not given the level of
Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA), the fresh water so the fresh water sits on top of the salt importance it deserves," he concluded.
said. But in spite of the higher than normal rain- water," he explained. (by Desmond Brown, IPS)
In this Issue
UN Meets Millennium Development Goal on Water Page 2 6th World Water Forum Page 6
World Water Facts Page 2 Calls for Reforming Caribbean Waste Water Page 8
CAWASA Secretariat News Page 5
How Hotels & Businesses Can Save & Recycle Water Page 10
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UN Meets Millennium Development CAWASA ED advises on
‘Building Resistance to
Goal on Drinking Water Climate Change’
water supplies, up from 76% in the base year of
1990.
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon hailed the
achievement of halving the number of people
without access to improved drinking water.
He said it was thanks to people who had seen it
not as a dream, but a vital step to improve health
and well-being.
Improvement to clean water supplies has not
been even: 40% of those still without access to im-
proved drinking water live in sub-Saharan Africa.
Worldwide, almost 800 million people still
drink dirty water. But in the past 20 years, two
billion people have gained access to improved
drinking water.
CAWASA Executive Director
While this was the first significant Millennium Victor Poyotte
Development Goal (MDG) to be reached, the
A
charity Water Aid says that the other part of the t the invitation of the Environment
target, for safe sanitation, is more off track than and Sustainable Development Unit
any other MDG. (ESDU) of the Organization of Eastern
The biggest challenge for this target is in India, Caribbean States (ESDU-OECS), CAWASA
where more than half of the population, 626 mil- Executive Director Victor Poyotte made a pre-
lion people, do not have access to a toilet. sentation on “Building Resilience to Climate
Change” to the Technical Advisory Commit-
The other MDGs, including those on reducing
tee of the OECS.
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poverty and improving access to education, are
he Millennium Development Goal for ac- unlikely to be hit by 2015. The global economic The presentation, which was delivered in
cess to clean water has been reached, ahead downturn and greater pressure from increased three parts [WHERE and WHEN], dealt with
of the target date of 2015. Now, 89% of the population have pushed success even further out issues pertinent to increasing the resilience of
population of the world have access to improved of reach. the water sector and the impacts of climate
change.
Part One examined issues relating to the
World Water Facts
sources of water supply in the OECS, the
governance framework, water resource man-
agement, water services regulation, the role
of water utilities as service providers, wa-
ter resource use policies and water sector
• 1.2 billion people in developing countries lack access to safe sources of water; financing.
• Over 141 million urban dwellers in Latin America and the Caribbean do not have access Part Two discussed the various impacts
to safe drinking water; climate change has had or is having on the
Water Sector. It identified the main charac-
• 2.4 billion people lack access to safe sanitation services; teristics of climate change (such as extreme
weather events, more frequent hurricanes,
• 3 billion people every year suffer from water-related infections; storms, earthquakes, floods, tsunami, sea rise,
• More than 5 million are killed every year mostly by diarrhea-related diseases caused by etc.) This presentation also highlighted the
lack of water; impact of climate change on public health,
social, economic, environmental and financial
• Each day over 10,000 children under the age of five in developing countries die as a re-
aspects of utility operations.
sult of illnesses contracted by use of impure water;
Part Three recommended specific policy
• Global demand for fresh water doubles every 20 years, which is twice as fast as human measures the OECS governments should
population growth; adopt in order to build resilience to climate
change in the water sector. These include:
• Millions of women in several countries have to walk at least three miles daily to fetch conducting a water resource audit, improving
water; resource management, updating governance
instruments, streamlining water resource use,
• World agricultural yield will decrease by 50% by 2020; regulating water sector services, training wa-
• By 2050 the world’s water will have to support agricultural systems to produce enough ter utility operators improving water utility
food for an additional 2.7 billion people; management and providing adequate financ-
ing for the water sector.
• More than one billion people in water-poor regions around the world survive each day Generally, the CAWASA Executive Direc-
on the same amount of water used to flush a toilet or bathe for five minutes – only five tor advised that OECS governments need to
litres. take steps to improve water storage and ac-
cess to potable supplies.
• Each person in the world requires only 13 gallons (48 litres) of water per day; in the USA
He also urged that they introduce policies
each person uses an average of 132 gallons (500 litres), Canadians use an average of 79 to make it mandatory for developers to en-
gallons (300 litres) and in England each person uses 52 gallons ( 200 litres) daily; gage in rain water harvesting for residential
• Water is important to production: To manufacture each new car requires use of 39,000 and public buildings, for tourism, construc-
tion and agriculture-related activities.
gallons (148,000 litres) of water;
The presentation emphasized that sub-
• Water can be consumed in strange ways: A 60-watt incandescent build can consume up regional governments have a vested interest
to 6,000 gallons (22,710 litres) of water per year; in ensuring the availability of water for im-
proved health, as well as for crisis manage-
• Water and energy are critically interrelated and mutually dependent, as each needs the ment such as responding to droughts and
other: production of energy requires large amounts of water and production of water putting out large fires. To this end, govern-
requires large amounts of energy; ments are asked to make adequate budget-
ary allocations for water sector development,
• Production of drinking water from impure sources can be quite costly on energy: Pro- while utilities should forecast future growth
cessing each one cubic metre of drinkable water through desalination using reverse os- in the sector.
mosis (forcing salty water through a membrane to remove the salt) requires about 2k Where necessary, governments and utilities
Wh of electricity. were also strongly urged to examine alterna-
tive sources of water supply, including con-
Continued on Page 10
struction of reverse osmosis (RO) plants.
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UN Water says:
Save Water and Ensure Food for All
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here are 7 billion people to feed on the planet today and another 2 billion are expected to join by 2050. Statistics say that each of us drinks from 2 to 4
litres of water every day. However most of the water we ‘drink’ is embedded in the food we eat. Producing 1 kilo of beef, for example, consumes 15,000
litres of water, while 1 kilo of wheat ‘drinks up’ 1,500 litres.
When a billion people in the world already live
in chronic hunger and water resources are under
pressure we cannot pretend the problem is ‘else-
where’.
Coping with population growth and ensuring
access to nutritious food to everyone call for a se-
ries of actions we can all help with:
• Follow a healthier, sustainable diet;
• Consume less water-intensive products;
• Reduce the scandalous food wastage: 30% of
the food produced worldwide is never eaten
and the water used to produce it is definitive-
ly lost!
• Produce more food, of better quality, with less
water.
At all steps of the supply chain, from producers
to consumers, actions can be taken to save water
and ensure food for all.
And you? Do you know how much water
you actually consume every day? How can you
change your diet and reduce your water foot-
print? Join the World Water Day 2012 campaign
“Water and Food Security” and find out more!
(Courtesy: UN Water
UN Secretary General calls for
more sustainable use of water
On World Water Day, 22nd March 2012, United Nations (UN) Secretary-General
Ban Ki-moon issued the following Message from his New York headquarters:
will fail to end hunger and we will open the door sectors and actors. It will entail transferring ap-
to a range of other ills, including drought, famine propriate water technologies, empowering small
and political instability. food producers and conserving essential ecosys-
In many parts of the world, water scarcity is tem services. It will require policies that promote
increasing and rates of growth in agricultural water rights for all, stronger regulatory capacity
production have been slowing. At the same time, and gender equality. Investments in water infra-
climate change is exacerbating risk and unpre- structure, rural development and water resource
dictability for farmers, especially for poor farm- management will be essential.
ers in low-income countries who are the most We should all be encouraged by the renewed
vulnerable and the least able to adapt. political interest in food security, as evidenced by
These interlinked challenges are increasing the high priority given to this issue by the agendas
competition between communities and countries of the G8 and G20, the emphasis on the nexus of
for scarce water resources, aggravating old secu- food, water and energy in the report of my Global
rity dilemmas, creating new ones and hamper- Sustainability Panel, and the growing number of
ing the achievement of the fundamental human countries pledging to Scale Up Nutrition.
rights to food, water and sanitation. With nearly On this World Water Day, I urge all partners to
1 billion people hungry and some 800 million still fully use the opportunity provided by the Rio+20
lacking a safe supply of freshwater, there is much UN Conference on Sustainable Development. In
we must do to strengthen the foundations of lo- Rio, we need to connect the dots between water
cal, national, and global stability. security and food and nutrition security in the
Guaranteeing sustainable food and water secu- context of a green economy. Water will play a
rity for all will require the full engagement of all central role in creating the future we want
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon
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ver the coming decades, feeding a grow-
ing global population and ensuring food
and nutrition security for all will depend
on increasing food production. This, in turn,
means ensuring the sustainable use of our most
critical finite resource – water.
The theme of this year’s World Water Day is
water and food security. Agriculture is by far the
main user of freshwater. Unless we increase our
capacity to use water wisely in agriculture, we
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CAWASA Preparing Saint Lucia’s
National Synthesis Report for Rio +20
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aint Lucia has been preparing for the up- remaining gaps in the implementation of the out- the capacity of the Saint Lucia delegation to en-
coming 2012 United Nations Conference on comes of the major summits on Sustainable De- gage more fully in the Rio Conference and to en-
Sustainable Development (UNCSD) in Rio velopment. sure continuing efforts to implement the expect-
de Janeiro, Brazil in June – and CAWASA has It will also address new and emerging chal- ed outcomes.
been part of that process. lenges and to this end the conference will focus As part of Saint Lucia’s efforts to participate in
The conference is being held on the occasion of on two themes: A Green Economy in the context preparatory activities, the United Nations Depart-
the 20th anniversary of the 1992 United Nations of Sustainable Development and Poverty Eradi- ment of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA),
Conference on Environment and Development cation; and The Institutional Framework for Sus- contracted CAWASA to prepare the stocktaking re-
(UNCED) in Rio de Janeiro and the 10th anniver- tainable Development. port, conduct a multi-stakeholder consultative meet-
sary of the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable The preparatory activities were undertaken in ing and Prepare the Draft National Synthesis Report.
Development (WSSD) in Johannesburg. a three-phased national consultation process that CAWASA Executive Director Victor Poyotte
The conference will seek renewed and assured contributed to the preparation of the National served as the Principal Consultant for the assign-
political commitment for Sustainable Develop- Synthesis Report. ment, with administrative supported from Pro-
ment, as well as assess progress to date and the The preparatory activities were aimed to build gramme Officer Suzanne Joseph.
WRMA’s 2012 World Water Day Message
SAVE WATER & SECURE FOOD!
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he Water Resource Management and farming communities. that dark day in our history where our na-
Agency (WRMA) of St. Lucia’s Minis- He said that period taught St. Lucia telling tion became obligated to practice all that is
try of Sustainable Development, Ener- lessons about “why it’s important to conserve correct to mitigate such natural occurrences.”
gy, Science and Technology on March 23rd water and to adhere to good farming practices He implored consumers to “Use water
observed World Water Day (WWD) 2012,
and proper building codes.” conservatively, use every drop sparingly,
calling on consumers everywhere to con-
“We witnessed almost extreme measures be- and engage in good farming practices”; and
serve water and on farmers to observe prop-
er farming practices, all to ensure Water and ing adopted in order to enjoy some of the basic he also called on all at the WRMA “to ensure
Food Security and secure a better future for amenities and fundamental human rights for that these standards be maintained and by
later generations. survival. We made promises and pledges (so doing so securing a better future for the next
as) not to return to this situation again, unpre- generation.”
Fitzgerald John, Senior Agricultural Of-
ficer in the Ministry, recalled the pressures pared,” he observed. But, he added, “no sooner The WRMA, since inception, has been pro-
and problems posed by the long and strong as these amenities were restored, over time it moting educational and sensitization pro-
drought caused by El Nino in 2009-10 and quickly became business as usual for some.” grams island-wide, aimed at drawing closer
the subsequent passage of Hurricane Tomas, John said the WWD 2102 theme of Water and attention to the importance of water conser-
which devastated the island’s water supply Food Security “should serve as a reminder of vation – and, by extension, food production.
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CAWASA Secretariat News
CAWASA attended ABC
Procurement & Inventory Management
Board Certification Workshop held in Grenada
Meeting in Florida
Program Officer Suzanne Joseph represented
CAWASA at the 25th Conference of the As-
sociation of Boards of Certification (ABC) held
in Tampa, Florida from January 17-21, 2012,
where he made a presentation on the topic
“Overcoming Operator Certificate Renewal
Challenges in a Caribbean Multi-Island Envi-
ronment”. The highlight of his paper was on
the administrative challenges experienced by
CAWASA Secretariat in relation to the certi-
fication program policy. He also offered solu-
tions to overcome these challenges. Over 100
persons attended the Conference.
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Participants at the CAWASA Grenada Procurement and Inventory Management Workshop
Office Assistant furthering
studies in Canada A Procurement & Inventory Management
Workshop was held at the Flamboyant Hotel
performance, efficiency and effectiveness with
the latest techniques for procuring, storing and
Conference Room in Grenada from October 21st replenishing inventory.
Chantal Maxius, CAWASA’s Administrative to 22nd, 2011. Participants also learned skills to reduce short-
Assistant left the post last November (2011) for The facilitator was Mr Dennis Lord, Execu- ages, stock-outs and improve daily performance.
Canada to pursue higher education. The Exec- tive Director of Inventory Management Solutions This workshop also helped participants better
utive Director and Program Officer recalled her (IMS) Consultancy of Canada and some 26 per- understand the purchasing cycle, as well as stra-
diligence while at duty at the Secretariat and sons from CAWASA member-utilities attended tegic purchasing, planning and replenishment of
wished her well in her pursuit of her studies. the workshop. inventory. It covered all activities from the pur-
The objective of the meeting was to secure chase requisition to the best methods for receiv-
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proper methods for stores invenmtory manage- ing and storing parts.
ment and procurement with the there: “Right In addition, participants reviewed tools and
Certification examinations Parts, Right Quantity, Right Place, Right Time!”
Another objective was to improve operating
techniques for right-sizing inventory to better
manage storeroom service and costs.
18 wrote Trinidad and Tobago
certification exams in March
A Certification Examination National Coor- WASCO hosting Effective Utility Management and Governance workshops
dination Agreement was signed between CA-
WASA and Irwin Gill of WASA, Trinidad & To- St. Lucia’s WASCO is one of several regional, nadian experts” and the continuing series “is
bago, as a result of which 18 candidates wrote utility companies participating in a series of Ef- aimed at preparing utility managers across the
the examinations in Wastewater Treatment on fective Utility Management (EUM) workshops CAWASA’s Caribbean portfolio to better manage
March 3, 2012 in Trinidad & Tobago. The 18 op- being held in various territories. and govern their individual entities and engage
erators also wrote the Class I Examinations in WASCO’s Public Relations Consultant Clinton in collective actions of mutual interest.”
Wastewater Treatment and nine were success- Reynolds says the ongoing course “involves nine The latest of the local workshops was attended
ful, attaining 70% and over. modules, of which three have been completed” by Public Utilities Minister Dr Jimmy Fletcher,
at the island’s Bay Gardens Hotel in Rodney Bay. as well as by CAWASA’s Executive Director, Mr
4 Passed November 2011 Exams He says the workshops “are being led by Ca- Victor Poyotte.
On November 25, 2011, nine operators and an-
alysts from St. Lucia, Dominica and Montser-
rat wrote their certification examinations. Four
passed – three in Level I and one in Level II. Annual Caribbean Water Conference
DOWASCO operator topped June
2011 exam results
briefed by CAWASA on Global
Partnership Alliance
The Caribbean Water and Wastewater Association (CWWA) held its Annual Conference
in Gosier, Guadeloupe from October 2nd to 7th 2011. At that Conference, Executive Director
Victor Poyotte made a three-part presentation on behalf of the Global Water Operators Part-
nership Alliance (GWOPA).
The Executive Director introduced GWOPA, explained the main role and functions of the
organization at the international level and in the Caribbean region, and outlined features of
the new GWOPA website.
DOWASCO’s Jefferson Durand He also discussed the methods used by GWOPA to conduct training and the various types
of training implemented in different regions of the world. Also included in the presentation
Forty-two operators and analysts from CA- was a description of the GWOPA Charter as a non-profit organization and a Code of Conduct.
WASA member-utilities sat the June 2011certi- The presentation provided conference participants with an overview of the Caribbean Wa-
fication examinations. Eight passed, with one, ter Operators Partnership (CARIWOP).
Jefferson Durand of DOWASCO (Dominica) It also gave details of how CARIWOP operates within the framework of the Water Op-
attaining Level IV in Water Distribution. The erators Partnership for Latin America and the Caribbean (WOP-LAC) with support for the
Secretariat congratulates Mr Durand on his implementations of its annual work plans and projects.
achievement, having attained the highest level.
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The 6th World Water Forum
In Facts and Figures
These included the worldwide exhibition
More than 600 volunteers participated in the activities before and during the with the theme “Innovation : the Village of So-
week of the Forum, which also featured around 20 high level meetings, a Min- lution” which showed seven different univers-
es -- the Library, the Agora Café, the Factory,
isterial Conference, a Parliamentary Conference and an International Con- the Bank, the School, the City Hall and the Slum
ference of Local and Regional Authorities for Water, which all took place -- all providing examples of potential solutions
March 14 to 15, 2012. in the field of access to water and sanitation.
The Forum also featured some thirty inter-
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national pavilions, 140 labeled “Grassroots &
everal Caribbean water utilities attended major questions and broadcast on the Internet
Citizenship” events and projects mobilizing
the 6th World Water Forum, which took website (worldwaterforum6.org). The debates
the Civil Society.
take place at the Parc Chanot in Marseille, were on “Private/Public Involvement in the
France, from March 12-17. Provision of Water and SanitationServices” The Forum was attended by 140 ministerial
and “Increasing Resilience to Climate Change: delegations and more than 80 ministries, more
Described as “A Forum of Solutions”, it was
What is the Role of Water Storage?” than 800 hours of exchange and debates, 600
planned to be a major step towards solving the
organisations (including many NGOs) attend-
problems linked with water and sanitation ac- The Forum hosted 12 high-level round-tables
ing 160 workshops; and more than 2,000 per-
cess the world. on such issues as Funding of Infrastructure,
sons were involved in preparatory work.
The Forum also considered questions relat- Green Economy, Trans-boundary Waters and
Water & Health. There were also nine high In addition, some 1,800 young people from 6
ing to energy and water resource management
level panels on issues including Nexus Water, to 35 years old, students or young profession-
in the face of Climate Change, as well as Food
Food & Energy, Water & Food Security, Right als, active for several months through many
Security and Assisting the Poorest Populations.
to Water, World Water Governance. initiatives (ex-World Parliament of the Youth)
More than 2,000 experts prepared papers also attended.
they presented under themes such as “Water Also featured were six “trialogues” on Afri-
ca, Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Mediterra- More than 600 volunteers participated in the
& Energy”, “Water & Health”, “Water & Food”
nean and Arabic countries, as well as five spe- activities before and during the week of the
and “Water & Cities”, out of which participants
cial sessions on: Water Scarcity in Arid Areas, Forum, which also featured around twenty
listed 12 priority action areas.
Water Storage and Sustainable Development, high level meetings, a ministerial conference, a
The France Forum was also a preparatory Water and Future of Humanity, Water & Spiri- parliamentary conference and an International
step for the United Nations Conference for Sus- tuality and Water in Western USA. Conference of Local and Regional Authorities
tainable Development “Rio + 20”, which will for Water, which all took place March 14 to 15.
take place June 20-22 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Forum hosted 15 multi-stakeholder ses-
sions on implementing the right to water and More than 300 sessions were dedicated to
The Forum discussed the program that came sanitation, good governance and sustainable finding the solutions to take up the challenges
out of three years of coordination of the politi- financing. of water around the world and those issues
cal, thematic, regional and civil society process- The first worldwide exhibition of water and were discussed at about 100 parallel conferenc-
es on the major questions of access to water and sanitation access solutions also took place at es; there were 180 “Grassroots & Citizenship”
sanitation. the forum, featuring activities and events to events and projects to get the Civil Society in-
The conference also featured two public raise the audience’s awareness on the stakes of volved among which 140 at the moment of the
debates mixing points of view and actors on water. Forum.
Guadeloupe hosted Caribbean Utilities
ahead of World Water Forum
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he French-speaking island of Guadeloupe hosted the 20th Carib- (Inter-Urban District Union of Central and Southern Martinique) and
bean Water and Wastewater Association (CWWA) conference Communauté de Communes du Centre Littoral de Guyane (French
and exhibition last October in the resort town of Gosier. Guyanese Community of Municipalities for the Central Coast).
CAWASA’s Executive Director Victor Poyotte and representatives It was also attended by participants from the United States, Canada,
from more than 45 countries descended on the French-speaking Ca- Latin America and Europe, as well as from countries and territories in
ribbean island for the CWWA's annual meeting (October 2-7, 2011) as the Indian Ocean and the Pacific.
well as for the island’s 10th annual celebration of "The Water Days", “Legislative Procedures and Regulations in the field of Water Sani-
which coincided with the meeting. tation and Waste Management”, the “State of Networks in the Carib-
This combined event was said by the organizers to have “reinforced bean Region”, and “Financial Management of Waste and the Recovery
Caribbean links, promoted the sharing of expertise and consolidated of Rain Water” were among the principal topics debated under the
partnership agreements between the nations of the region in the water, theme "Caribbean Cooperation: The Future of Water and Waste Man-
sanitation and waste management sectors.” agement in the Region".
The meeting was jointly organized by Syndicat Intercommunal Secondary and university students took part in both academic and
d'Alimentation en Eau et d'Assainissement de la Guadeloupe (Guade- recreational elements of the event, in partnership with Université des
loupe's Inter- Antilles et de la Guyane (UAD), while there were also discussions to
Urban District Union of Water Supply and Sanitation) in partnership prepare a united Caribbean presentation for the 6th World Water Fo-
with Syndicat Intercommunal du Centre et du Sud de la Martinique rum in Marseilles, France from March 12 to 17, 2012.
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St. Lucia Government wants
Joint Public/Private Sector
Bailout for WASCO
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he St. Lucia Water and Sewage Company The privatization process resumed in April 2008
(WASCO), is eyeing a return to profitability with two major international companies bidding,
within five years – if it gets the EC $51 million but the controversial process was aborted by the
it needs now to bail itself out of its ocean of debts. government in December of that year after one of
Following public statements by the island’s new the two companies threatened to go to court over a
Public Utilities Minister Dr James Fletcher and new technicality.
Board Chairman Egbert Louis after meetings of the But the current administration has taken priva-
company’s new Board of Directors, company offi- tization completely off the table, with Dr Fletcher
cials have been expressing optimism about the fu- indicating there will be no foreign capital injection
ture viability of the island’s lone water company. sought by way of sale of assets. Instead, he said, the
government will seek a Public/Private Sector Partic-
The new board has outlined several new initia-
ipation approach that will involve only local firms.
tives to be undertaken to restore the island’s water
services to normal capacity and General Manager “WASCO must change from its current unsustain- Public Utilities Minister Dr James Fletcher
John Joseph earlier this year outlined a five-year able model,” of depending on water bill payments
and other traditional sales of water while remaining more profitable water business -- such as bottling
WASCO revival plan.
in perennial debt, the minister said, adding, how- water, which is a continuously growing business on
Dr Fletcher met several times with the cash- the island.
ever, that whatever privatization model is chosen
strapped utility company during the first quarter of
“will also have to protect the right of the vulnerable In the first quarter of 2012, the company engaged
this year and pledged his fullest support for its res-
and disadvantaged to access to water.” in readjustment and realignment, revisiting past
urrection. But WASCO continues to be beset by se-
Noting that “WASCO has problems ranging policies, examining current realities and planning
rious financial problems that have anchored it over
“from dam to distribution,” the minister said a situ- for the future. Much attention was given to restor-
many years.
ation could not continue whereby “WASCO always ing capacity in areas most damaged in both urban
The company’s financial situation has always and rural areas, with periodic shut-downs to facili-
has to depend on the government for support.
been bad, but got much worse following Hurricane tate vital repairs and changes.
Tomas in October 2010, which filled the Roseau The local private sector -- especially businesses
and hotels, long suffering from their own water The company has also been taking early steps this
Dam with one-third silt and robbed it of 230 million
woes – has repeatedly indicated interest in a rescue year to avoid a repeat of the Hurricane Tomas silt-
gallons of storage capacity. Overall, Tomas visited
mission of sorts for WASCO and they say they are ation experience at the Roseau Dam -- which could
$20 million worth of damage on the island’s water
still prepared to help bail the water company out of hasten a shortage of drinking water in the northern
system. But, two years later, only $3 million has its money woes. half of the island within six weeks of a drought -- ad-
been spent repairing the hurricane’s damage.
The renewed private sector interest has been wel- vocating measures for and encouraging water con-
Customers still spend more buying bottled water comed by Chairman Louis. “It’s almost imperative servation practices ahead of a possible dry season.
than paying bills – and even some government bills that the private/public participation model must There’s much expectation that whatever new
are allowed to run high. For example, the Beause- come into place,” he said, “as there is no way that model is under consideration will result in a com-
jour Cricket Ground (BCG) owed $603,000 since the government, in the present situation, will be mon plan that would rescue WASCO from its ocean
mid-2011, until WASCO disconnected the national able to take WASCO through the problems it has of debts and restore the confidence of customers
cricket stadium and got paid in January 2012. At the right now.” and consumers in its ability to rescue itself from its
same time, WASCO itself owes LUCELEC (the elec-
Those calling for change have been arguing that ocean of money problems and the country from its
tricity company) close to $7 million.
the company should modernize and venture into remaining water woes.
Joseph says the company’s “government debt”
now stands at approximately $100 million (70%prin-
cipal, 30% interest) and immediately needs $10 mil-
lion for operating costs.
The company returned to profitability after wa-
ter rates were doubled in 1999, but it continued to
be financially strangled over the years after being
saddled with the cost of the multi-million-dollar Sir
John Compton Dam at Roseau, built by government
with a large Canadian loan several years ago.
It became a limited liability company in Decem-
ber 2002, with Government remaining the only
shareholder. Then in 2005 Government decided to
invite private sector participation through privati-
zation and international bids were invited and con-
sidered, but general elections at the end of that year
and the subsequent death of Prime Minister Sir John
Compton stalled the process. Change agents want to see customers paying for more than just water at WASCO
Saint Lucian consumers of life’s most pre- merce during the 2011 general elections cam- St. Lucians won’t be
cious resource have been guaranteed they paign that should his party win, water would taxed for drinking
will be spared paying value Added Tax be minus VAT. Roseau Dam water
(VAT) on water when the new tax takes ef- The tax will be implemented in September
fect in September. and the Prime Minister was expected to an-
Prime Minister Dr Kenny D. Anthony, who nounce the other zero-rated items in his 2012-
is also Finance Minister, has repeatedly as- 2013 Budget Address on May 8th.
sured consumers that water and electricity will The Prime Minister said while the state need-
not attract VAT, as they will be the first on the ed every cent it could collect by way of taxes,
list of ‘zero-rated’ items that will be Vat-free. he did not want “to impose any extra or unnec-
Dr Anthony, as leader of the opposition, essary burden on consumers, who are already
had assured the st. Lucia chamber of Com- feeling the economic squeeze.”
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CReW Expert calls for Better
Management of Caribbean Waste Water
T
he Global Environment Facility Carib-
bean Regional Fund for Wastewater Man-
agement (GEF CReW) held its Inception
Workshop at the Terra Nova Hotel in Kingston,
Jamaica from 7 to 8 February 2012, where a seri-
ous case was made for Reforming Wastewater
Management in the Caribbean.
The workshop was organized by the Inter-
agency Coordinating Group (IACG) compris-
ing the Inter-American Development Bank
(IDB) and the United Nations Environment Pro-
gramme (UNEP).
Denise Forrest, Project Coordinator for the
GEF-CReW, highlighted the current challenges
facing wastewater management in the Caribbe-
an and made a strong case for regional reform.
Degradation of the Caribbean marine envi-
ronment (including through the discharge of
untreated wastewater) is a serious concern for
those countries whose livelihoods depend heav-
ily on their natural marine resources.
A recent study on the Caribbean Sea Ecosys-
tem Assessment (CARSEA) found that “sewage
pollution from land sources and from ships has
been the most pervasive form of contamination
of the coastal environment.”It also found that
sewage was one of the main factors that had
caused some 80% of living coral in the Carib-
bean to be lost over the past twenty years.
Damage by untreated wastewater to the ma-
rine environment, including living coral, can
bring about severe economic consequences for
the Caribbean.
The CARSEA study found that “the Caribbe-
an is the region in the world most dependent on
tourism for jobs and income,” while “fishing is The Report says discharge of sewage from many tourism facilities results
also a significant source of both income and sub- in health, environmental and economic impacts.
sistence.” Yet, both sectors are directly threat-
ened by environmental degradation, partly due
to wastewater discharge.
The potential economic harm to the region
from further damage to the marine environment
is enormous. There is, therefore, urgent need to
increase wastewater treatment in the Caribbean,
which at present is far below needed levels.
UNEP/GPA estimates that as much as 85%
of wastewater entering the Caribbean is cur-
rently untreated. Within Caribbean Small Island
Developing states (SIDS), less than 2% of urban
sewage is treated before disposal; and even low-
er in rural communities.
On some islands (e.g., Antigua and Barbuda,
Dominica, Haiti) there is no sewerage system
and sewage is disposed mainly through septic
tanks and pit latrines, many of which do not
comply with minimum technical specifications
or are not adequately maintained.
Indeed, as a result of rapidly expanding popu-
lations, poorly planned development and inad-
equate or poorly designed and malfunctioning
sewage treatment facilities in most Caribbean
countries, untreated sewage is often discharged
into the environment with serious human and
ecosystem health implications.
The discharge of sewage from many tourism
facilities also results in serious health, environ-
mental and economic impacts. But while coun-
tries increasingly recognize the importance of
improving wastewater management, obstacles
still exist, especially financial constraints: lack
of adequate, including affordable financing for
investments in wastewater management...
At least six of the thirteen member utilities of
CAWASA have a legal mandate to provide pub- As a result, the Antigua Public Utilities Au- utilities likely to benefit directly from project-
lic wastewater sewerage services. But, to date, thority (APUA), the Barbados Water Authority related activities.
only Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Saint Lucia (BWA), the Saint Lucia Water & Sewerage Com- Thus there’s a great and urgent need for re-
and St. Vincent & the Grenadines have endorsed pany (WASCO) and the Central Water & Sew- forming Caribbean Wastewater management
the CReW project. erage Authority (CWSA) are the only member throughout the Caribbean.
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Privatization breeds
Corruption and Exploitation
Water multinationals admit they cannot deliver to the poor
T
he Government of St. Lucia has taken two largest French multinationals, Suez and Vi- "service users can't pay for the level of invest-
privatization of the island’s lone water vendi, which, between them, hold about 70% of ments required for social projects, and even the
company off the table. Similarly, most Ca- the international privatized water business. US and Europe subsidize water services."
ribbean governments have resisted invitations Both were warned of “anti-competitive be- He concluded that without subsidies and soft
or recommendations to completely privatize or havior” in France as far back as July 2002, when loans from governments (which say they don't
give majority interests to overseas investors to the French competition council ruled that they have the money so they have to privatize) there
raise needed capital, as there are numerous in- had been abusing their market dominance in is no scope for privatization of water by multi-
ternational examples of privatization not being France, where they control 85% of the private nationals
the panacea for all water problems. water. The PSI’s research found that “The economic
International entities with the public interest The two companies have created joint subsid- function of a bribe is to provide a financial in-
in mind have long been offering both examples iaries in 12 areas, sharing the profits of a water ducement for an official/politician/public au-
and reasons why privatization mostly fails in
concession instead of competing against each thority to act in the interests of the company
developing countries where the companies are
other. rather than the public interest which he/she/it
simply delivered into foreign multinational cor-
The council noted that scores of projects were is supposed to represent.”
porations’ hands.
being rendered “uncompetitive” by the groups’ The research concluded that:
Public Services International (PSI), for exam-
mutually colluding behaviour. • The multinational corporations' interest in
ple, has always been concerned that World Sum-
mits on Sustainable Development (WSSDs) have In January 2002, J. F. Talbot, CEO of SAUR In- water and sanitation services is defined pure-
not come out strongly enough against water ternational (the fourth largest water company in ly by their shareholders interest, their return
privatization, especially in developing countries. the world) told the World Bank that the private on capital and the risks involved.
sector could not deliver for the poor. • Governments of developing countries need
Ten-year-old findings by the PSI's Research
Unit (based at the University of Greenwich in He said the private sector did not have the fi- to examine the true long-term costs of giving
London) reveal that multinationals privatiz- nancial capacity: "The scale of the need far out- the corporations protection from currency
ing water in the developing world are usually reaches the financial and risk taking capacities risks, political risks and demand risks. There
“dogged by corruption, close to financial col- of the private sector." needs to be a public process of comparing
lapse and have long track records of exploiting He also said that developing countries were any private proposals with public alterna-
the poor.” unrealistic in attempting to adopt European tives, as part of an open public debate.
PSI has long indicated its list of concerns standards such as the demand for "connections • There remains a constant danger that extend-
about privatization processes in developing for all", even though the multinationals that ing privatization will extend the opportuni-
countries being hijacked by just a couple multi- privatize always cite their good track record in ties for corruption.
national companies, with the support of institu- that respect in Europe. (The above article relies heavily on an origi-
tions based in the developed world. Talbot rejected the possibility of cost recovery nal paper. The full PSI report can be viewed at
The world water business is dominated by the from users, saying that in developing countries http://www.psiru.org/
Vincentians
contributing
more to cost of
Water and Solid
Waste Services
C
onsumers in St. Vincent and the
Grenadines are paying more for water
and solid waste services.
The Central Waters and Sewage Authority
(CWSA) announced in January that the increas-
es would have been announced in February and
made effective March 2012.
The basic water charge for domestic consum-
ers increased by EC$2.00 to $14.00 per month
and commercial consumers are now paying
$125.00 per month. The new basic domestic rate
is $6.50 per 1,000 gallons, while the new sew-
erage rates are $20.00 per month in Arnos Vale The water company, CWSA, says it needs more cash to invest in more water projects
and $30.00 in Kingstown. to benefit more consumers across the multi-island state
Garth Saunders, CWSA’s Chief Executive Of-
ficer, had earlier said monthly bills would in- vide good quality service and we hope that this in- “We want the projects to improve water qual-
crease based on usage. crease is not burdensome on you.” ity. We want the life of our landfills to be extend-
“We are cognizant of the fact that everything The previous rate hike sanctioned by the govern- ed and we want our services at the landfills to be
else is going up but all those things that are also ment took effect in 2007. improved. We want our equipment to be run-
going up are affecting the CWSA and we hope Saunders said the company’s revenue declined ning all the time because once our equipment is
that the consumer will see that,” he told a media between 2003 and 2007, and remained stagnant over down and we have to rent equipment, it’s a seri-
conference held to announce the price hikes. the last three years. ous burden for us,” Saunders said.
He added, “We are about serious business The CWSA boss said management intends to The authority has spent in the region of
and we want to assure our customers that we closely monitor expenditure, while financing capi- EC$10.8 (US$3.9) million on capital projects so
will be doing our best, as we always do, to pro- tal projects. far.
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Science & Technology Facilitates Water Being Life
How Hotels and Businesses can
Save and Recycle Water
St. Lucia’s Coconut Bay Project
W
ith people everywhere still paying insuf-
ficient attention to the need to adapt to
Climate Change, more creative ways and
means are being used and stronger alliances are be-
ing created to drive the message home – including
water conservation through appropriate adoptions
of science and technology.
People across the Caribbean are being encouraged
to return to the system of earlier generations who al-
ways collected rain and river water for non-drinking
uses. Back then, people also practiced the boiling
of rainwater for drinking. Today, they are also be-
ing encouraged to install water tanks to collect both
potable (pipe-borne) and rain water, for everything
from washing clothes and cars to cleaning floors and
watering gardens.
But regional and international Climate Change ad-
aptation advocates are pushing the envelope further.
They want hotels and businesses that use lots of wa-
ter to start putting science and technology to work
to help save potable water and to put rain water to
work where possible to save potable water for drink-
ing, bathing and other healthy purposes.
In St.Saint Lucia, one local hotel has already joined
hands with a government department in an inter-
nationally-funded, regionally coordinated project
Pools fed through rainwater harvesting system
aimed at encouraging other hotels and businesses to
do more to collect, save and recycle water – including
both drinking potable and rain water.
Coconut Bay Beach Resort and Spa, located on
the south-west coast of St.Saint Lucia, partnered last
October (2011) in 2008 with the Sustainable Develop-
ment and Environment Division of the then Ministry
of Physical Development and the Environment, to
officiallyand launch an initiativecommemorated the
completion of a water conservation initiative in Oc-
tober 2011 as part of a Global Environment Facility
(GEF)/World Bank-funded Special Program on Ad-
aptation to Climate Change (SPACC).
The joint private/public sector initiative is was
locally driven by the government’s Division and re-
gionally executed through the GuyanaBelize-based
Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre
(CCCCC).
The Division’s National Coordinator of the proj-
ect, Ms. Dawn Pierre-Nathoniel, says that the project
entails “the development of a Rainwater Harvesting
and Upgrade Wastewater Treatment and Recycling
Facility to promote water conservation and reduce
the draw on the potable water supply, with benefits
redounding to the adjacent community.”
According to the official, “The facility is expected
to enhance the awareness of hotel owners, managers, Sprinklers fed with recycled water
entrepreneurs and other relevant persons to the antici-
pated impacts of Climate Change, especially changes in
water availability, and to demonstrate the application
of cost-effective climate change adaptation responses,
to encourage and promulgate adaptive replication by
hotel owners, managers and other entrepreneurs.”
World Water Facts
The plan is for the Vieux Fort project to help come
up with a list of guidelines for installation of water Continued from Page 2
conservation systems as part of the Development
• Half of humanity lives in cities where urban population grows by two persons every second;
Control Authority (DCA) requirements for new or
expanding hotels and other commercial establish- • Africa and Asia will see their urban populations double by 2020;
ments on the island.
• The UN estimates that more than 3 billion people may suffer from water shortages by 2025.
The hotel uses rain water for its pool topping and
landscaping to sprinkle its lawns, allowing it to save • Only 8% of the world’s fresh water is suitable for domestic consumption, whilst water con-
more potable water for drinking, cooking, bathing sumption is growing twice as fast as the population increases;
and other personal uses.
• Up to three-quarters of the earth’s surface is water, but less than 0.03% is drinkable;
According to Mrs Pierre-Nathoniel, “This effort
by Coconut Bay and other hotels that have or plan • Less than 3% of the world’s freshwater is available for human consumption;
to have such systems in operation for landscaping
purposes, will help reduce the drain on the potable • 1.2 billion people in developing countries lack access to safe sources of water;
water supply.”
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Global Water Operators Review Progress And
Plan More 2012 Partnership Alliances
The city of Amsterdam hosted the world’s water operators last November
R
epresentatives of global water operators at- port for WOPs implementation within the region- This year, GWOPA made the most of its Alli-
tended the 4th Steering Committee Meeting al processes, to investing in efforts that serve the ance of partners to co-organize events and include
of the Global Water Operators’ Partnership ensemble of WOPs platforms and bolster WOPs WOPs issues in training workshops. In Latin
Alliance (GWOPA) in Amsterdam, capital of the globally.” Part of this effort went to building the America, GWOPA contributed to the organization
Netherlands, on November 1st 2011 to coincide case for WOPs. of the workshop on “Strategies for the Extension of
with the Amsterdam International Water Week. In October 2011, the Global WOPs database WATSAN Services in Slum Areas in LAC’’; and it
The meeting was hosted by WaterNet and was launched to assemble records of WOPs from helped WOP-Africa host two workshops on non-
WordWaterNet and a large majority of the Steer- around the world. The database will allow for bet- revenue water for African utilities. The first was
ing Committee member-organizations were rep- ter understanding of current practices and inform on “Customer Management in Water Services in
resented at the meeting, with strong attendance good partnership design. The online WOPs pro- Developing Countries" in Ouagadougou, Burkina
by regional platform representatives. files also give greater visibility to the practice of Faso and the second was on ‘’Industrial and op-
WOPs and help implementers learn from others’ erational solutions for NRW reduction,’’ held in
The meeting was opened by Mr. Bert Diphoo-
experience. Dakar, Senegal.
rn of UN-HABITAT, (Chair of the Global Water
Operators’ Partnerships Alliance Steering Com- Recognizing financing as a barrier to WOPs As a follow-up to training on Water Safety Plans
mittee) and by Mr. Gerard Rundberg (Director implementation, GWOPA has also been working (WSP) held in Johannesburg in 2009, GWOPA fa-
of WordWaterNet), who welcomed participants to garner more funds for the practice. Notably, it cilitated a visit of experts from RandWater to utili-
with brief remarks and called for a short round of recently joined efforts of the UNDP-led “Interna- ties of Nairobi, Kenya and Harar, Ethiopia.
introductions by participants. tional Platform for the Promotion of Decentral- GWOPA also promoted the integration of a
Mr. Diphoorn gave a brief update on UN-Hab- ized Solidarity Mechanisms for Water and Sanita- training module on Water Safety Plans in the
itat, explaining that the Agency has had a change tion” (or “The 1% Water and Sanitation Solidarity Master OpT program in Montpellier, France,
in leadership and is undergoing a significant re- Levy”) that aims to universalize legal mechanisms, which targets utility managers from developing
structuring process. This process, combined with such as those currently active in France and the countries.
reduced financial resources to the Agency’s water Netherlands, which enable utilities to apply 1% of The Secretariat’s budget was about US$1.2 mil-
programmes, may have consequences for the op- their revenues towards decentralized cooperation lion for 2011, mainly from the Abu Dhabi Water
erations of GWOPA. and international solidarity efforts. and Electricity Authority (ADWEA) and the Cat-
Mr. Diphoorn noted that this year (2012) would In March, GWOPA organized its first Global alan Agency for Cooperation for Development
be critical for the GWOPA, as the program contin- WOPs Congress. The two-day long meeting, held (ACCD), via the UN-HABITAT Water and Sanita-
ues to seek funding beyond December 31st, when in Cape Town, coincided with World Water Day tion Trust Fund. The meeting also heard updates
its current funding from the Abu Dhabi Water and celebrations on the theme of “Water for Cities” from Regional WOPs Platforms.
Electricity Authority will cease. The meeting also and brought together over 150 WOPs practitio- WOP Pacific Report - The report on WOPs in
discussed the GWOPA Secretariat Annual Report ners and supporters from all over the world. It the Pacific was presented by Kisa Kupa, who indi-
(September 2010-November 2011). was the first time such a mass gathering of WOPs cated that the WOP-Pacific is now well established
GROPA Secretariat Report - Dr. Faraj El-Awar, enthusiasts had convened at the global level -- and under the Pacific Water and Waste Association
GWOPA Programme Manager, reported on prog- it was a unique moment of exchange and learn- (PWWA), with an executive committee and five
ress of Secretariat activities since the last Steering ing. GWOPA also held its first General Assembly sub-committees on various technical and environ-
Committee meeting. She said the GWOPA Secre- in Cape Town, during which half of the Steering mental issues.
tariat’s focus “has shifted in 2011 from direct sup- Committee members were replaced. Continued on Page 12
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Global Water Operators Review Progress and
Plan More 2012 Partnership Alliances
Continued from Page 11
Since its launching in 2010, the platform has These utilities are members of both the Caribbe- Mexico/Paraguay and Chile, Jamaica/ Kentucky-
conducted a regional benchmarking exercise and an Water and Wastewater Association (CWWA) USA, Dominican Republic/Colombia).
has held a regional conference. Seed funds have and the Caribbean Water and Sewerage Asso- Workshops have been organized in 2011 on
allowed for a few WOPs to be initiated, but the ciation (CAWASA), the two regional associations Corporate Governance, water safety plans, non-
WOP-Pacific platform is actively seeking more that collaborate to implement Cari-WOP activities revenue water, natural disasters, condominial
funding to carry out more and to sustain the man- through a memorandum of understanding. sanitation systems and tariff structures.
agement of the platform itself, as its coordinator is The two associations are involved in coordinat- WOP Africa report - The WOP-Africa Report
currently working on a voluntary basis. ing training and networking for utility employees, was presented by Mouhamed Fadel Ndaw, who
This year (2012), the platform will seek more conducting technical research, benchmarking and indicated WOP-Africa was established in 2007
systematic support from the Asian Development advocacy for sector reform. The Inter-American and it is a program of the African Water Associa-
Bank (ADB) to continue facilitating WOPs iden- Development Bank (IDB) and UN-HABITAT are
tion (AfWA). Its Steering Committee is comprised
tified through its first match-making workshop. both providing some support to the platform
of representatives of public and private operators,
The platform will also support operators of the through the WOP-LAC platform.
water associations and development partners
region to continue benchmarking and develop ca- In 2011, Cari-WOP supported a twinning ar- such as GWOPA/UN-HABITAT and the Water
pacity in Asset Management. A memorandum of rangement between the Belize Water Services Ltd
and Sanitation Program of the World Bank in Af-
understanding with GWOPA/UN-HABITAT is in and Contra Costa Water District of California,
rica (WSP-Africa).
preparation. USA (financially supported by GWOPA) and con-
ducted training in Corporate Governance and Wa- WOP-Africa has secured funding for its three-
WOP South East Europe Report - The report
ter Safety Planning in parallel with CWWA Con- year business plan -- US $3.8 million from US
on the WOP-SEE (South East Europe) was tabled
ference (Guadeloupe – October 3-7, 2011). Agency for International Development (USAID)
by Dragana Gajic, who indicated its Secretariat
and African Development Bank’s (ADB) African
now has a Programme Coordinator engaged with The greatest priorities for Cari-WOP in the cur-
Water Facility -- and has recently recruited a new
support from GWOPA. Several short-term WOPs rent period, said Mrs Joseph, are, “Conducting
Program Coordinator. A Program Officer and an
have also been launched, initiated by Romanian training on water demand management, water
accountant will also support the Coordinator in
and Serbian operators for partnership in Croatia, services regulation, water use and energy efficien-
cy, sewerage connection and treatment support- Johannesburg, where the Secretariat will be host-
Moldova, Hungary and Bulgaria.
ing the implementation of the twinning proposal ed by RandWater.
GWOPA has supported the drafting of a three-
year business plan for the WOP-SEE platform, between the Montserrat Utilities and the St Lucia In 2010 and 2011, in response to WOP- Africa’s
which, following review and adoption by the Water & Sewerage Company (WASCO), as well first call for proposals, three new WOPs were initi-
WOP-SEE Steering Committee in November 2011, as at least two others WOPs conducting a bench- ated: the National Water and Sewerage Company
will be used to mobilize longer-term funding for marking exercise. of Uganda and Ogun State Nigeria; Senegalise des
regional WOPs activities. WOP Latin America Report - The WOP-LAC Eaux of Senegal and Regidiso of the Democratic
WOP Caribbean Report - The Cari-WOP (Ca- (Latin America) was delivered by Dr. Anne Bous- Republic of Congo, SWAZI Water of Swaziland
ribbean) update was presented by CAWASA’s quet on behalf of the WOP-LAC Secretariat. WOP- and KAFUBU, Zambia).
Program Officer Suzanne Joseph, whose platform LAC was established in 2008 with a Secretariat WOP-Africa has also contributed to technical
gathers utilities from the countries of Anguilla, run jointly by the Inter-American Development workshops with other partners and to the second
Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bank (IADB), UN-HABITAT and IWA. Its Steer- region-wide benchmarking exercise led by WSP/
the British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Domi- ing Committee is comprised of eight operators: World Bank with GWOPA support in 2010-11.
nica, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat, Nevis, the Cari-WOP platform, IDB, UN-HABITAT/ With ADB and USAID funding now available, the
St Kitts, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, GWOPA and IWA. platform will take on another twelve WOPs iden-
Trinidad & Tobago, as well as Turks & Caicos WOPS have been supported in 2011, mainly tified through the call for proposals and currently
Islands. with IDB funding. They include: Chile/Colombia, in preparation.
CAWASA’s representative and water operators from around the world listened attentively to reports on happenings in every corner of the globe