How does a narrowboat work? With lots of different pipes
Pipes play an essential role in narrowboat systems, from supplying fresh water to keeping the heating and engine systems operational
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What is causing water main break crisis in Canada?
Canada has suffered a water man break crisis this summer with high-profile and damaging bursts take place in Montreal and Calgary
NEWater has made Singapore a world leader in water sustainability
Singapore has emerged as a world leader in sustainability thanks to its NEWater model recycling wastewater into high-quality potable water
How do skyscrapers and tall buildings deal with rain?
Roof designs, drainage systems and pipework all play crucial roles in helping skyscrapers safely deal with rain, snow and melting ice
El Niño, leaking pipes and a growing water crisis in Malaysia
El Nino and leaking pipes have caused a water crisis in Malaysia with the tourist island of Langkawi suffering supply problems for two years
Cost-effective pipe repair can help NHS crumbling hospital crisis
The NHS should become more proactive in seeking cost-effective pipe repair solutions to help with its crumbling hospital crisis
Anodised aluminium pipe: Everything you need to know
Anodised aluminium pipe comes with much greater corrosion resistance thanks to an oxide coating formed through an electrochemical process
Rembering when and how wood was used for water pipes
Before modern materials like steel, PVC and copper came along, ancient civilisations used wooden pipes to transport water around their cities
5 of the strangest portable toilet stories
Portable toilets are at the heart of many weird and wonderful stories – here are five of the strangest coming from across the world
Understanding the difference between a pipe and a shaft
Pipes and shafts are both cylindrical objects used in various industries – but the difference in purpose between the two is stark