We mustn't waste water

WHY is it only bad news that makes the headlines?

- Colin Hatton, Marton

We are told that hosepipes have been banned by Yorkshire water yet Teessiders obtain their water from Northumbrian Water. Many years ago I was at a water conference at which water and its relevance to local industry was the subject discussed.

Alongside me sat Walter Severs, who worked at BSC and who I knew from our work rebuilding the BOS plant at Lackenby to increase its production.