Going with the Flow

Synopsis

Water may not be a scarce resource generally in the UK but it nonetheless needs careful management. The Dee River management scheme of the Welsh Water Authority is a fascinating example of such management, since there are few man-made artefacts involved. The scheme maintains the river in its natural state while at the same time allowing proper levels of flow during drought or flood conditions. The accurate measurement of rive flow rate, rainfall level and lake levels all contribute to ensuring a healthy river with sufficient flow for water abstraction even in drought conditions. Analyses the computer-assisted scheme in detail, using mathematical and geological models.

Series

Environmental Control and Public Health, Course T237

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.

Year of production

1993

Availability

Off-air recording licence
Sale; 1999 sale: £145.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Notes

Formerly T234/03V.

Subjects

Engineering; Environmental science

Keywords

flow; hydrology; rivers; water abstraction; water supply

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web

http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 1908 274066

Address

Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

Notes

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