WPC Chairman Robert Burgon, commenting at the end of the Forum, said: "We have shared a great deal of valuable information today, but we also have a lot of work to continue with on this issue.

“The one thing we do know is there will continue to be pressure from Governments around the world to reduce the consumption of water in urban areas.

“It is therefore important that we continue to engage with all parties involved from the design to final installation stage of the plumbing system process.”

A full report on the Forum is at www.worldplumbinginfo.com