Chair: James Wallin, editor, Utility Week & WWT
 

13:50    Tackling blockages, unflushables and FOG 

• Increasing control over what enters sewer networks  
• How can we increase cross-industry collaboration to tackle FOG?  
• Exploring ‘producer pays’ initiatives 

 Stephen Williams, network protection manager, Southern Water  

14:10     Catchment and community-based solutions to tackling storm overflows 

A deep-dive into the benefits of sustainable drainage systems 

Nick Mills, director of environment & innovation, Southern Water

14:30     How can we optimise sewer monitoring and cleansing? 

• What role can sewer monitoring devices play in reducing sewer flooding?  
• Do water quality monitors exist in the numbers necessary to be installed and is the industry ready to interpret the data? 
• How much of an impact does customer education have on reducing sewer misuse in waste networks? 

 Mike Everest, MAP director, Metasphere 

 14:45   Q&A session with previous speakers