Practical Tools and Tips on Mainstreaming Gender for Water Utilities Read more about Practical Tools and Tips on Mainstreaming Gender for Water Utilities Access to clean water is vital for everyone, but some groups need special consideration. One such group is women and girls, who are often responsible for duties such as collecting, storing, and managing household water supplies. We often hear about the importance of gender mainstreaming, but do we really understand how to do it? This webinar covered the following topics:
Applying Circular Economy in Water Supply and Wastewater Management Read more about Applying Circular Economy in Water Supply and Wastewater Management Water systems and utilities under the circular economy model ensure that the value and usefulness of resources are preserved for a long time. In this knowledge sharing session, Claudio de Jesus of Águas de Portugal discussed the opportunity for water utilities to shift from a conventional operational model to one that supports the circular economy, maximizing the use and value of water and conserving both natural and financial capital.
Operational Considerations from Nauru Read more about Operational Considerations from Nauru This presentation gives an overview of the key operation and maintenance aspects of remote desalination in Nauru.
Exploring Desalination Options in the Pacific Read more about Exploring Desalination Options in the Pacific This presentation gives an overview of Moerk Water's approach to the implementation of emergency and remote desalination systems in the Pacific.
Mohammed Rafiqshan Ali Keywords water management water supply asset management of water nonrevenue water water district water and sanitation water utilities Read more about Mohammed Rafiqshan Ali Mohammed Rafiqshan Ali is the General Manager (Operations) of Nauru Utilities Corporation.
James Young Keywords water management water supply asset management of water nonrevenue water water district water and sanitation water utilities Read more about James Young James Young led the utility in delivering key services to customers on South Tarawa and promote a culture of learning, safety, and excellence within the utility. He also led the utility in a performance improvement process resulting in a more efficient, safer utility where staff is qualified, supported by training, and empowered in their career pathway within the organization.
Rhiannon Morgan Keywords water management water supply asset management of water nonrevenue water water district water and sanitation water utilities Read more about Rhiannon Morgan Rhiannon Morgan is a Mechanical Engineer at Hunter H2O based in Australia.
Asset Management: Condition and Performance Read more about Asset Management: Condition and Performance The speakers set the scene with an overview of the discipline of asset management. He highlighted the importance of asset managers knowing their assets as the foundation for the implementation of sound asset management. He also emphasized the importance of good data management as an essential feature of an asset management system. The use of tools such as spreadsheets was highlighted as an effective and low-cost way for utilities to organize and analyze their data.
Sharvint Chand Keywords water management water supply asset management of water nonrevenue water water district water and sanitation water utilities Read more about Sharvint Chand Sharvint resides in Fiji and brings over seven years of experience in water and wastewater planning, modeling, procurement, loan and grant applications, and project management. He joined Hunter H2O in 2019 with a postgraduate certificate in human resource management and a degree in engineering technology (mechanical and manufacturing) from the University of the South Pacific. Areas of specialty include:
Condition Assessment Examples Read more about Condition Assessment Examples The practical aspects of condition assessment were discussed in small groups allowing participants to examine real world examples of assets, make condition judgements and look at potential corrective actions.