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Book nowThe presentation covers the development of the public water supply to the City of York and surrounding area, from the late 17th century, when it started with a very rudimentary supply of river water, through to the comprehensively treated water supply provided at the end of the 20th century.
During that time there were progressive improvements as water treatment techniques developed, as customer expectations rose and as the legislative and regulatory framework for the industry tightened. As a self-contained organisation, the numerous stages are readily identified, reflecting and illustrating the progress of the water supply industry nationally. The presentation includes reference to John Smeaton’s active involvement with York Waterworks.
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Chartered Civil Engineer
Graham Wilford is a Chartered Civil Engineer and spent the final 27 years of his 37-year career in the water supply industry with the York Waterworks Company, becoming Chief Engineer, and subsequently Managing Director, until the Company was acquired by Yorkshire Water in 1999.
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