Wastewater and Biosolids Network

Role and remit

The Network assists with a number of outputs including events, consultation responses, policy statements, technical advice, representation and publications. Its Steering Group meets three times a year and members are in frequent contact via e-mail:

• To keep development in the field of wastewater management under review and to provide technical advice to CIWEM.
• To identify developing topics and to anticipate requests to CIWEM for comments, in relation to wastewater management.
• To assist in preparing Policy Position Statements.
• To assist CIWEM to respond in a competent and authoritative manner to requests from government departments and other bodies for evidence in response to consultation papers and enquiries. To identify consultation papers in advance and assist CIWEM in planning responses which may involve several technical panels.
• To identify topics within the areas of wastewater management which would be appropriate subjects for conferences, symposia, publications and education and training activities.
• To identify and utilise the expertise of other members of CIWEM in the area of Wastewater management as necessary.
• To promote the Institution’s interests in this field with other organisations.
• To liaise with other CIWEM networks in areas of common interest.

If you would be interested in joining the panel, or to find out more, please email the policy team with a copy of your CV or career statement.