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
Articles by Scott Rotherham
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
The pipes technology which could help detect Covid-19 outbreaks
Pipes equipped with sensors capable of monitoring wastewater for the presence of Covid-19 could help prevent the spread of coronavirus
How to fix a cast iron pipe – toilet waste pipe repair made easy
Fixing a cast iron pipe might seem daunting at first, but most of the time it is a straightforward repair which anyone can carry out
First stage of Anglian Water’s 310 mile water pipeline revealed
Anglian Water have revealed that the first stage of their 310 mile water transfer pipeline is to be built between Lincoln and Ancaster
The difference between plumber’s putty and epoxy putty
Plumber’s putty and epoxy putty are useful materials when it comes to plumbing and pipe repair – but only when you use the correct one for the right job
How hard is my water and what does it mean?
Over 60% of the UK suffers from hard water. We explain what hard water is, where it is found and what can be done to combat the problems it causes
Water hammer – what it is and how you can stop it
Water hammer causes pipes to make loud, banging noises – and if left untreated, it can cause serious long-term problems to pipework systems
How to reduce your water bill – 7 tips for cutting the amount of water you use
Looking for ways to reduce your household water bill? These seven tips can help to cut water usage and save you money on your bills
Noise loggers – the technology which is transforming leak detection for the United Kingdom’s pipe network
Noise loggers can detect a leak before anyone else is aware of it, helping to significantly reduce the amount of water lost on the UK’s water network