Drug trafficker makes an escape from prison through sewerage pipes
An inmate on death row in an Indonesian prison made a daring escape by tunnelling from his cell into sewerage pipes which he then crawled through to freedom
Articles by Richard Roberts
How to find your stopcock and water meter
A stopcock controls the flow of water in your home and a water metre measures usage. Here is where you will find these two pieces of equipment
The benefits of installing a leak detection system in your home
Home insurers are pushing for households in the UK to have leak detection systems installed to reduce the number of payouts related to burst pipes
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
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
How to use plumber’s tape – your guide to successful thread sealing
Plumber’s tape can create watertight seals on threaded pipe joints, lubricate connections and prevent pipes from sticking – provided you know how to use it
Leaking pipes could cause water supply in England to run out by 2040
A Public Accounts Committee report has said that water supply in England could run out by 2040 if the amount of water lost to leaks is not reduced
How to fix a plastic pipe – 4 quick & easy solutions for PVC pipe repair
Being able to repair a leaking PVC plastic pipe in your kitchen or bathroom can save a lot of money. Here are 4 quick & easy repair methods