Sewage dumping rules relaxed by UK government amid chemical shortage
The UK government has relaxed sewage dumping rules as a chemical shortage leaves wastewater plants struggling to treat water to previous conditions
Articles by Scott Rotherham
Fatberg the size of Olympic Swimming Pool removed from Plymouth sewer
A 50m long fatberg has been removed from a Plymouth sewer in a clean up operation which took over a month to complete and cost nearly £100,000
How to fix a leaking pipe joint: Easy repair for PVC and copper
A leaking pipe joint is a common problem that can affect all types of pipes – in fact, it is probably one of the most […]
What a new government in Libya means for oil and pipelines
Libya has its first unity government for seven years – which is good news for the oil industry after production ground to a halt during years of civil war
Worst pipe material: 3 pipe types that are bad & difficult to repair
It takes years to find out that a pipe material is not suitable – with three very obvious contenders for being the worst pipe types on the planet
The power of poo: Using sewage to warm homes through district heating
Could sewage power your home? Thames Water is piloting a scheme to use wastewater from a treatment plant to warm properties connected via district heating
National Infrastructure Commission report wants real progress made on water efficiency
A report from the National Infrastructure Commission has said the water industry needs to make progress on efficiency to boost resilience against drought
Alloy is your answer when it comes to sulphuric acid pipeline construction
Ductile iron has long been used in sulphuric acid pipeline construction but the industry is now turning to alloys for a range of different reasons
Keystone XL cancelled: President Biden kills off controversial pipeline
In his first day in office, President Biden has cancelled the controversial Keystone XL pipeline, appearing to kill off the project for good
Milliput Epoxy Putty: Can Milliput be used to repair a leaking pipe?
Milliput is one of the most recognisable brand of epoxy putty in the world – but can it be used to successfully repair a leaking pipe?