Features
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Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme (WELS)
The most controversial topic of the Plumbing Supply Forum 2009, held at the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney, Australia was the WELS Scheme and whether it is ... -
Australian Standards come of age
The cream of Australia’s plumbing industry descended upon the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney for the 2009 Plumbing Supply Forum. -
Plumbing and water efficiency myths
Over the past 15 years we have had rumors, claims and outright assertions of savings by people associated with plumbing products or water efficiency programs. -
Basel is hot in the city
A Swiss city is a pioneer in efficient use of renewable energy, and global economies could learn a great deal from its district heating system. -
Cloud seeding could help solve water shortage
Some people may think cloud seeding to create rain belongs in the realms of science fiction, but it is alive and well in many countries. -
Executive Board visits Korean rainwater harvesting project
Members of the WPC Executive Board, meeting in Seoul, South Korea on 28-29 October 2008, took the opportunity to visit a rainwater harvesting project in the ... -
The importance of risk prevention
Global warming means microbiological contamination is an increasing problem in water supply systems. A Portuguese report, abridged and reproduced here, highlights how water safety plans can ... -
A scientific look at adapting showers for water conservation
Conserving one of the planet’s most precious resources was the focus of a recent interdisciplinary study into domestic showering in the UK. The results are part ... -
Positive trends to water and energy commitments
The results of a survey WPR magazine conducted in 2008, unearthed some interesting facts and figures. -
Structured plumbing offers real benefits for water savers
Because there is a clear link between water use and energy consumption, saving water can also save energy. The search is underway to find more efficient ...
