Water infrastructure fit for the 21st century
The centralised model for water infrastructure established in the 19th century has served us well, but it comes with high energy, capital and maintenance costs that are not compatible with a global net-zero carbon and sustainable economy.
Our vision is a future for off-grid water and wastewater biological treatment systems that operate with the ease, convenience and reliability of commercial domestic appliances (or community-scale versions of them).
Our Objectives
- Reliability
New systems must be reliable so that they are dependable for end users. - Ease of maintenance
New solutions require the development of new maintenance approaches. - Safety
Safety is paramount. End users will be able to take control of their water-related health. - Desirable to end users
Technologies must be desirable to end users. We will work to overcome barriers to adoption. - Affordable
We will work to ensure new solutions are economically viable for communities. - Effective
New off-grid test solutions to ensure efficacy will be developed. - Desirable to legislators
New approaches must be acceptable to regulators and legislators.
Updates
- ClimateXChange – Scotland’s centre of expertise on climate change, Climate Horizon 2040 Conference
February 6, 2025
ClimateXChange - Scotland's centre of expertise on climate change, Climate Horizon 2040 Conference
Dr Elizabeth Lawson attended the Climate Horizons 2040 conference held at the John McIntyre conference centre , University of Edinburgh. The conference was attended by individuals and organisations involved in Scottish climate policy. The day was structured around a number of workshops and panel discussions on topics ranging from land use to financing community energy ...
- Dr Elizabeth Lawson: Guest Lecture to Water Resource Management MSc Course, Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC)
January 28, 2025
Dr Elizabeth Lawson: Guest Lecture to Water Resource Management MSc Course, Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)
Dr Elizabeth Lawson delivered expert lecture to 25 MSc students titled ‘Governing water resources in 21st century Scotland’. The topic sparked questions and discussion. Following the lecture multiple students reported an increased awareness on the complexity of governing water resources and where current challenges and future opportunities lie.
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