Day 1 followup – experts answer questions from the assembly

Assembly members ask: “Do incentives to save water work?”

Question addressed by Robert Keessen:

Assembly members ask: “Is it possible to introduce a subsidy for rainwater barrels? And if not, why not?”

Question addressed by Andrew Chin:

Assembly members ask: “What are the crucial differences between the recycled water options (3, 4 and 5)?”

Question addressed by Peter Dennis:

Assembly members ask: “What safeguards are in place in case there is human error/mechanical failure/under-performance in processing the recycled water?”

Question addressed by Iain Rabbitts:

Assembly members ask: “What safeguards are in place in case there is human error/mechanical failure/under-performance in processing the recycled water?”

Question addressed by Peter Dennis:

Assembly members ask:
“Can you tell us more about the environmental impacts of desalination?” (00:00)
“Are there ways to mitigate the impact of the brine being returned to the sea?” (2:59)
“Are there any other disposal options for the brine – could it be used for anything?” (05:25)
“What is the energy cost of desalination?” (07:14)

Questions addressed by Chris Povey:

Additional notes about brine discharge for those who want to know more (pdf file)