Name
PANEL DISCUSSION: From compliance to confidence: Balancing risk and building resilience
Date & Time
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Speakers
Elinor Cordiner MBE, Head of Drinking Water Quality Standards, Thames Water
David Reynolds, Drinking Water Quality Regulator for Scotland, DWQR
Toby Willison, Strategy Director, Wessex Water
David Reynolds, Drinking Water Quality Regulator for Scotland, DWQR
Toby Willison, Strategy Director, Wessex Water
Description
- How can infrastructure planning better account for climate change, catchment risk and emerging contaminants without over-engineering?
- How can regulators better support companies in anticipating compliance challenges, rather than responding after issues arise?
- What changes would most improve the speed and effectiveness of approvals without compromising public health or environmental protection?
- What lessons can be learned from recent incidents about systemic resilience rather than individual failures?