Pilot programme suggests Covid-19 spikes can be detected in wastewater
A pilot programme carried out by Welsh universities suggests that local spikes in Covid-19 can be detected through the monitoring of wastewater
Articles by Richard Roberts
How wetlands can help provide clean water supplies
Wetlands can play an important role in the future in purifying water and providing clean supplies for the UK alongside wastewater treatment plants
How to fix a pinhole leak – 4 ways to repair a pinhole in your pipe
Being able to fix a pinhole leak in a pipe is a lot easier than people realise – here are 4 simple repair methods which anyone can use on pinholes
The sports stadiums being powered by renewable energy from water pipes
Two sports stadiums in the United States are to be powered by renewable energy produced by their city’s water pipes through in-pipe hydropower technology
Ignoring a leaking pipe – What happens when you turn a blind eye to leaks
What happens if you end up ignoring a leaking pipe? We analyse the water loss, financial cost and damage to property that can come from turning a blind eye
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
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