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So this judgement took us by surprise. But should we have been surprised? When the Marcic judgment was published in 2004 it reaffirmed the view of the courts in a number of cases notably a 1950's case, Smeaton v Ilford concerning nuisance from sewer flooding. It added a modern dimension to the law, but essentially the law was unchanged. When we expected a similar result in this case we had not taken into account another notable 1950's case, the Pride of Derby and Derbyshire Angler's Association vs British Celanese and others. It appears that insofar as nuisance the Supreme Court took this judgement and similarly updated it. So what is the difference between these two old cases? Well the key difference then and now is that in the Smeaton vs Ilford case there was no deliberate discharge, the system had not been designed to discharge - it was flooding from the system. In the Pride of Derby Case the discharges were through pipes that formed part of the original design, even if at the time of construction their operation should not have caused a nuisance. The Supreme Court upheld this distinction and in modernising it upheld that United Utilities' Water Industry Act defence did not apply. Of course the Canal company still has to show that a nuisance or trespass has occurred and even then United Utilities may also have some alternative defence. That is for the hearing which I assume will now take place in the lower court.

50 Years of MoDNR: In 1986, the Water Well Drillers Act and the rules for enforcement were enacted to establish well construction standards aimed to protecting Missouri's groundwater. Learn more at https://ow.ly/OAXj50Si8A1. #MoDNR50

The DRBC thanks everyone who participated in yesterday's 2Q Public Hearing. Five draft resolutions & 34 draft dockets were heard; written comments will be accepted until Monday, May 13, 2024, at 5 p.m. Visit https://lnkd.in/eR8sRJt for the draft items and instructions on how to comment. #DRBC #publicparticipation #delawarebasin #watermanagement #waterresources

Did you know that August is #WaterQualityMonth ? 💧 Our #CON29DW reports let you know the water hardness of the area where the property or land is located. https://ow.ly/pRKX50SMV6a

On Monday 30 September 2024, the NSW Government responded to the recommendations of the Joint Select Committee on protecting Local Water Utilities from privatisation. The response is welcomed as it largely aligns with the positions advocated by LGNSW and the local government sector. Key commitments from the NSW Government include: ✏️ Commitment not to privatise or sell council water supply and sewerage assets, nor to forcibly amalgamate LWUs. ✏️ Consulting with LWUs and stakeholders on safeguards against privatisation and forced amalgamation. ✏️ An extension of the Town Water Risk Reduction Program beyond Phase 2 to further address LWU sector risks. ✏️ Introduction of minimum training requirements for water operators and establishment of regional training facilities. More info on the response > bit.ly/3A1nq2W #CouncilsDo #Water

AWBD recognizes October 21-25 as Water & Sewer Damage Awareness Week (WSDAW). This initiative aims to raise awareness about the importance of managing and maintaining water and sewer infrastructure, with a focus on identifying potential damage and taking preventative measures. Infrastructure in the US is in poor shape - water and wastewater systems are no exception. WSDAW offers education on practical ways to prevent the further degradation of these critical underground assets. #WasteWater #WaterManagement #SewerManagement

Ever wondered why Florida has water management districts? In 1972, the Water Resources Act was passed, creating districts like ours. Dive into our mission: www.sjrwmd.com/about 💧🌊 #WaterManagement #FloridaWater Pictured: The very first SJRWMD Governing Board meeting.

Not all, but many public water systems have annual requirements https://hubs.la/Q02G6lMm0 and reporting duties that are monitored by state agencies, and now is a great time during mid-year to do a check-up on your cross-connection control program; here's some shortcuts: https://hubs.la/Q02G6lMm0

Not all, but many public water systems have annual requirements https://hubs.la/Q02H4QVr0 and reporting duties that are monitored by state agencies, and now is a great time during mid-year to do a check-up on your cross-connection control program; here's some shortcuts: https://hubs.la/Q02H4QVr0

If your building is required to report water to the City for the first time (not sure? Check the CBL!), you can follow these quick and easy steps to get your #LL84 water data from DEP!