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Mario Super Plumber
Mario, the world's favourite plumber, has been honoured by Spain's largest professional association of plumbers for his role in improving the image of plumbers worldwide. -
Water sterilisation in hospitals
Hospitals are by necessity significant water users. A new connection method for sterilising systems is set to save hospitals an average of 4,400L per day. Angela ... -
Rainwater tank pollution
Lead has long been targeted as a potentially harmful water contaminant. As rainwater tanks become increasingly popular, it begs the question: do they harbour elevated lead ... -
Waterless urinals research
In an effort to integrate water-sensitive urban designs into current practice the National Plumbing Regulators Forum (NPRF) for Australia and New Zealand formed the Australasian Scientific ... -
Sewer blockage caused by screwdriver and rags
Flooding from a sewer in Northern Ireland was caused by a screwdriver and ball of rags. -
Windmill technology produces rain
Several new technologies designed to produce drinking water have been tested in recent years. From wastewater to stormwater to deslaination, a line in the sand has ... -
Water system shares in funding
An innovative water system that mirrors cyclonic storm action to purify water for reuse is the recipient of government funding. -
Turning stormwater into drinking water
Scientists from Australia’s national science agency have turned stormwater from a city in South Australia into purified drinking water. -
Brisbane to go toilet to tap?
Brisbane policy makers should take a leap of faith and advocate for advanced water recycling facilities says Philip Anthony, director of the Orange County Water District, ... -
Boiler scrappage scheme
Plumbers and plumbing suppliers in the United Kingdom are calling on Government to introduce a scrappage scheme for old boilers.
