Worshipful Company of Water Conservators
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The Worshipful Company of Water Conservators is one of the Livery Companies
of the City of London
. In 1988, some members of the Select Society of Sanitary Sludge Shovelers
(5S), who were also members of the Institution of Water and Environmental Management (IWEM, chartered in 1995 so now CIWEM) decided to found the Guild of Water Conservators; it was recognised as a Company in 1994. The Company was granted Livery status by the Court of Aldermen
with effect from 2000.
The Company ranks hundred-and-second in the order of precedence
for Livery Companies.
The supporters of the Company's coat of arms consist of a Beaver and an Otter. Each of them is holding a golden shovel to recognise the part played by the UK Chapter of the 5S in the formation of the Guild. (The 5S badge is a golden shovel.)
Livery Company
The Livery Companies are 108 trade associations in the City of London, almost all of which are known as the "Worshipful Company of" the relevant trade, craft or profession. The medieval Companies originally developed as guilds and were responsible for the regulation of their trades, controlling,...
of the City of London
City of London
The City of London is a small area within Greater London, England. It is the historic core of London around which the modern conurbation grew and has held city status since time immemorial. The City’s boundaries have remained almost unchanged since the Middle Ages, and it is now only a tiny part of...
. In 1988, some members of the Select Society of Sanitary Sludge Shovelers
Select Society of Sanitary Sludge Shovelers
The Select Society of Sanitary Sludge Shovelers is used by water environment associations to honour those who have made a particular contribution to the industry....
(5S), who were also members of the Institution of Water and Environmental Management (IWEM, chartered in 1995 so now CIWEM) decided to found the Guild of Water Conservators; it was recognised as a Company in 1994. The Company was granted Livery status by the Court of Aldermen
Court of Aldermen
The Court of Aldermen is an elected body forming part of the City of London Corporation. The Court of Aldermen is made up of the twenty five Aldermen of the City of London, presided over by the Lord Mayor...
with effect from 2000.
The Company ranks hundred-and-second in the order of precedence
Order of precedence
An order of precedence is a sequential hierarchy of nominal importance of items. Most often it is used in the context of people by many organizations and governments...
for Livery Companies.
The supporters of the Company's coat of arms consist of a Beaver and an Otter. Each of them is holding a golden shovel to recognise the part played by the UK Chapter of the 5S in the formation of the Guild. (The 5S badge is a golden shovel.)