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RAAF implements Washbox-based solution
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Williamtown recently contacted GeoSentinel about issues they were having with contamination. Since the 1970s, the Air Force’s emergency response ... -
Tricky leaks: new plumbing technology
Technology in the home has finally reached the plumbing sector. Adelle King explains. Throughout the home, appliances are increasingly available with smart technology integration that allows ... -
Cleaning up standards: a look at vacuum toilet technology
After a long and drawn-out process, a standard for vacuum toilet systems has now been accepted into the Plumbing Code of Australia. Cameron Grimes takes a ... -
Mentors of means: A funding boost for apprentices
The Federal Government has announced a funding boost for its apprenticeship mentoring program, but who will benefit from it most – the tradies, or the ... -
Leading the way
We need a nationally consistent way of measuring lead and other metals in drinking water supplies. Paul Skelton reports. Construction of the new Perth Children’s Hospital began in ... -
Food hygiene starts on the plant floor
Floors and drains are an integral part of a food processing facility. Keeping them clean and therefore hygienic is paramount to reducing the risk of food ... -
Flash into view
Lead-free alternative roof flashing has been gaining prominence in recent years as lead prices rise; however, there are concerns regarding the lack of durability requirements for ... -
Four pillars of plumbing framework
The World Plumbing Council wants strong industry frameworks for plumbing industries, and believe it can be achieved from plumbing industries learning from each other. The president, ... -
Lead in drinking water: up to 720,000 homes affected
Despite the acknowledged health hazards of lead in drinking water, Australian homes and workplaces continue to be blighted by this scourge, mostly via lead leached from ... -
Why selecting the right toilet pan and cistern pairing matters
Bathroom products have come a long way over the past number of years and the humble toilet pan has been some of the largest developments of ...
