Epoxy putty or repair tape: Which is best for fixing a leaking pipe quickly?
When you are faced with fixing a leaking pipe, which repair material is best: epoxy putty or pipe repair tape? We examine their strengths and weaknesses
Month: August 2020
Water theft: Up to 50 percent of the world’s water is being stolen
A report has revealed that up to 50 percent of the world’s water is being stolen. We look at how and why water theft occurs and what can be done to stop it
7 household tasks which use a lot of water
Looking to save water? We have highlighted seven household tasks, how much water they use and what you can do to reduce those numbers
Ofwat unveils an innovation competition to transform water
Ofwat have revealed details of their innovation competition with two contests in 2021 and £42 million in prize money available for successful applicants
The Portuguese plan to generate electricity via drinking water
A Portuguese water plant will become the world’s first self-sufficient facility with turbines installed in drinking water pipes to generate electricity
What to do if you cannot afford a plumber
If money is tight and you cannot afford a plumber, then here are some other options to consider for carrying out emergency pipe repair in your home
How the European Hydrogen Backbone could transform energy supplies across Europe
The European Hydrogen Backbone could transform energy through switching the continent’s supply from natural gas to hydrogen by 2040
Concretebergs and the disastrous consequences of concrete being poured down drains
When concrete is poured down drains and into pipe and sewer systems, it causes mass blockages known as concretebergs which wreak havoc
Pipe replacements to cut Britain’s gas network’s carbon footprint by two-thirds
A project to replace iron pipes could reduce the carbon footprint of Britain’s gas network by two-thirds, the equivalent of taking 500,000 cars off the road
Water companies in the United Kingdom record lowest ever leakage levels
Water companies in the United Kingdom reduced water leakage by 7% in 2019-20 to the lowest levles since records began in the mid-1990s