Wildfires, plastic pipes, and the dangerous contamination of drinking water
Researchers have discovered a link between wildfires, the heating up of plastic pipes and the leeching of dangerous chemicals into drinking water
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Hosepipe repair – 3 quick & easy solutions to fix a leaking garden hose
Three quick and easy solutions for how to fix a garden hosepipe, allowing you to make a repair rather than disposing of a hose which cannot be recycled
Water supply in the UK – 5 facts about our water and the network behind it
Five facts about the UK water supply network whose pipes, mains, sewers and treatment plants provide some of the best tap water in the world
Is the pandemic allowing environmental regulations to be broken?
Environmental regulations may have been broken with near-impunity following a drop in investigations into pollution incidents during the Covid-19 pandemic
How AI is helping Yorkshire Water reduce sewer network blockages
A trial carried out by Yorkshire Water has seen AI predict sewer network blockages up to two weeks before problems develop, enabling earlier intervention
How do oil wells work? Understanding the extraction of petroleum
Everyone knows what oil is and most of us are aware of what oil wells look like, but how many of us actually know how they work?
Pipes and heating systems: How does central heating work?
From copper pipes to radiators to thermostats, we explain the work of a central heating system in keeping homes and buildings warm
Cracked toilet repair – How to fix a crack in a toilet bowl
Fixing a crack in a toilet bowl can be a straightforward process carried out without the services of a plumber by following our cracked toilet repair guide
North Sea Oil – What will happen to decommissioned pipelines?
With 28,000 miles of pipelines operating as part of the North Sea oil fields, how can such a vast network be decommissioned over the next 30 years?
Leaking pipes – 5 common causes and how you can fix them
If left untreated, leaking pipes can soon develop into a far larger problem. Thankfully, leaks are often easy to repair once you identify the cause