Water

  SISTech has specialist knowledge in the concepts, theories and practice that deliver a more sustainable approach to the water environment. Our work has a strong focus on catchment management planning along with the development and application of decision-making frameworks. As a consequence we have developed a recognised expertise in the management of stakeholder groups.

SISTech's research in sustainable water management is technical (for example, retrofitting sustainable drainage systems) and forward-looking (for example, considering the impact and implementation of new legalisation, such as the Water Framework Directive).

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Example Projects

Cost-benefit analysis of Private Water Supplies Regulations - this CBA quantified the costs and benefits of the Regulations by focussing on the Scottish Borders as a case study.

SEA for the Scottish Goverment "The future of Flood Risk Management in Scotland" - this Strategic Environmental Assessment was carried in partnership with MWH for the ongoing consultation on FRM.

Development of an Operating Framework for SUDS in South Dalmarnock - This project investigated the implmentation of shared SUDS systems in Glasgow.

Water Industry Research Needs - This workshop was carried out on behalf of UKWIR and drew together UK and North American experts to assess future research areas for the water industry in relation to climate change.

Sustainable Development Framework for the Gogar Burn - A project to develop a framework for environmental improvements in a catchment near Edinburgh that will be the location of substantial future growth in commercial development and transport infrastructure.

Sustainable Solutions for Waste Water Treatment Works for Small Communities - A project to produce a Best Practicable Sustainable Option (BPSO) methodology for identifying the most sustainable solution for small wastewater works.