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
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The lasting impact of the 2014 Glastonbury Festival Sewage Leak
The 2014 Glastonbury Festival featured an iconic set by Dolly Parton, extreme weather from sunburn to mud baths… and a sewage leak which had a […]
Slurry pipes: Vital infrastructure for material transport
Slurry pipes are vital to modern infrastructure, enabling the efficient and safe transport of solid-liquid mixtures across vast distances
What is a sewer force main and how does it work?
A sewer force main is pressurised pipe which fulfils a vital role as a component in wastewater treatment and management systems
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
How an ash handling system works: From process to pipework
An ash handling system helps collect, store and process ash through equipment and pipework so that it can be safely disposed of
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
The history of the epoxy putty stick – and its use in pipe repair
The history of the epoxy putty stretches back to the 1930s whilst the stick became a popular tool for pipe repair during the 1980s and 1990s
The 5 biggest wastewater plants in the world
We look at five of the biggest wastewater plants in the world and the vital role they play in ensuring a supply of clean, safe water