Water Science Forum

The WATER SCIENCE FORUM (WSF) is one of the most active of the Royal Society of Chemistry's (RSC) Subject Groups.  It focuses on the application of chemical sciences in the management of the water cycle and the impact of these activities on the natural environment. WSF attracts members, and thus expertise, from many sectors within the water community: environmental consultancies, utility companies, industrial treatment companies, academia and regulatory bodies.

The broad AIM of the WSF is to promote the professional and scientific interests of members and to advise on and influence, in the public interest, the application of chemistry in water-related industries.

WSF key OBJECTIVES are:

• To keep members up-to-date with current developments within the water sector and to promote Continuous Professional Development
• To provide a forum for the debate of professional and scientific matters on water-related issues within the RSC and other relevant organisations
• To provide specialist technical advice on water-related issues to the RSC and to assist the RSC in presenting a corporate view to national and local government on matter of interest to WSF members
• To promote research, education and specialised training in all aspects of water-related chemistry, including relevant chartered status for members  

The WSF achieves this by:

• Organising topical meetings and conferences
• Providing financial assistance to encourage professional development
• Contributing to consultation documents from the UK and EC