Investing in Water Services 2006 - 2014
Footnotes
1. Deeper elements of connection or "deep" reinforcement relate to the elements of the network which are remote from the connection point but may still require uprated e.g. developing water resources (including bulk mains and treatment plants), or increasing the capacity of sewage treatment works
2. Refers to drinking water and waste water services provided by Scottish Water
3. An undertaking is a commitment given by Scottish Water to Scottish Ministers to take steps to comply with a specific duty. e.g. to comply with the iron standard in a particular water supply zone by a specified date.
4. Outfall from Waste Water Treatment Works to coastal or inland waters.
5. 'The Green Book-Appraisal and Evaluation in Central Government'- http://greenbook.treasury.gov.uk/
6. The primary role of the Water Industry Commissioner is to promote the interests of the customers of Scottish Water. He advises Ministers on the revenue levels required to fund its investment programme, approves its annual charges scheme and investigates unresolved customer complaints.
7. Source: Water Industry Commissioner "Investment and Asset Management Report 2002-03.
8. Additional indicators being considered are Turbidity at Water Treatment Works, Chlorine levels at Water Treatment Works, Micro-biological failures at Service Reservoirs, Leakage reduction and number of failing waste water pumping station.
9. OFWAT, the Office of Water Services, is the Regulator for the water industry in England and Wales
10. Includes reduction for implementing a proactive sewer cleaning programme
11. The Water (Scotland) Act 1980 & the Sewerage (Scotland) Act 1968
12. Scottish Executive: Household Projections for Scotland: 2002 based
13. This allocation of costs (which is based upon the position in England and Wales) requires the customer to pay for the deeper element of connection (Developing water resources or increasing waste water treatment capacity) while remaining elements are paid for by the developer.
14. Most sewer systems are combined, i.e. they deal with domestic and industrial wastewater and rainwater. Any such system has to be fitted with storm water or combined sewer overflows (CSOs). This allows the sewer system to cope with storm events which would otherwise overwhelm it.
15. The standards prescribed in the 2001 Regulations are largely determined by European Community Directive 98/83/EC on the quality of water intended for human consumption. Broadly there are 10 key drinking water quality standards which are listed.
16. Research reviewed includes: Scottish Water "Back to Basics - Household Survey" 2003; Water Customer Consultation Panels Report of Baseline Study of Household Customers' Views plus business customer research 2003 (SCC/NFO System 3 and Market Research UK); The Water Panel Reports 2000, 2001, 2002 (TL Dempster); Research into Customers' Views 2002 (Mori on behalf of DEFRA et al)
17. www.scotland.gov.uk