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Water Meters; Coming To A Street Near You
Aug 21st
As utility bills climb to unseen levels it is unsurprising that many people are starting to install water meters to their homes. This is because the old system of having a categorised water bill has become increasingly more expensive as water companies try to increase their revenue. As such, water meters are a way to not only reduce the prices of your bill but to also use less water in your home.
The move towards water meters is not just a result of a homeowner’s pursuit of cheaper bills. The government in the last twelve months has made it law More >
Creating A Water Feature In Your Garden ? How To Start
Aug 20th
There are, of course, many ways of featuring water in a garden so it is crucial to establish at the outset the type of feature that you want. Essentially there are three general types:
1. Feature with moving water (fountain, cascade, and stream)2. Still pond for fish and wildlife (and plants)3- Self-contained water ‘container’ (barrel, wall, fountain, raised pond) waterfall header
Whichever feature you choose, consider very carefully how best it can be designed into the context of your garden so that it feels and looks right. In this way you will ensure that the feature – and therefore the whole garden More >
Lakefront Properties – Improving Water Quality
Aug 13th
Now that you have your ideal lakefront property, complete with a sandy beach and fresh, clean water. You may not realize it, but there are measures you can take to help preserve this unique environment.
Add Filter Strips: This is a natural strip of vegetation that is added close to the shoreline; its purpose is act as a filter to prevent pollutants from seeping into the water. It could be in the form of grasses or the most effective type is mature woodland.
Sewage Treatment: Ensure your sewage system is properly maintained to prevent contaminants from leaking into groundwater.
Erosion and Sediment: More >
Save Water and the World With a Rain Garden
Aug 6th
The indigenous soil and forests of many regions accumulate, sieve, and gradually release fresh, clean water to streams, wetlands, and estuaries. The varieties of life in marine and fresh water, as well as on land, require clean water to thrive.
As human populations intrude and alter natural settings, native forests and soils are replaced with roads, rooftops and other hard surfaces. When it rains or snows, more water flows from these surfaces than undisturbed areas, carrying oil, fertilizers, pesticides, sediment and other pollutants downstream. In fact, much of the pollution in streams, wetlands and rivers now comes from storm-water (water flowing More >
Hydro Cleaning and Water Jetters
Aug 1st
Jetters used in the plumbing community are used mostly for hydro cleaning. The definition of hydrocleaning or waterblasting is the use of water propelled at high speeds to clean surfaces and materials. By focusing and pressurizing the water stream, the force generated can remove paint from walls, metal, and highways, rubber from runways sealants and membranes from concrete.To standardize cleaning operations and surface preparation specifications, the Steel Structures Painting Council (SSPC) has adopted the following four definitions for cleaning operations using water jetting technology:• Low-pressure water cleaning (LP WC) is the use of water pressure less than 5,000 psi (34 More >
Water Jetting Technology
Jul 24th
Jetters are mostly used for hydro cleaning. Hydrocleaning is defined as the use of water propelled at a very high speed to clean surfaces. The force generated from water jetters can remove stains, paint and dirt from walls, highways, runways and concrete.
To standardize cleaning operations and surface preparation specifications, the Steel Structures Painting Council (SSPC) has adopted the following four definitions for cleaning operations using water jetting technology:
• Low-pressure water cleaning (LP WC) – water pressure is less than 5,000 psi (34 MPa). • High-pressure water cleaning (HP WC) is the use of water pressure between 5,000 to 10,000 psi More >
How to Prevent Basement Water Damage?
Jul 18th
For the first time, if your basement has got clogged with the water, then it is advisable to hire a water removal company. Some of the water damage restoration services rendered by them includes restoring flooring water damage, basement water damage, repairing water damage caused to roof leaks / sewers, water leak detection, etc. They will not remove and clean the basement but will determine the cause of basement water damage.
At times, the water in the gutter gets blocked due to debris or leaves. This may result in water back up and water entering your basement easily. It is the More >
Basement Water Damage
Jul 17th
How to prevent basement water damage?
At times, the water in the gutter gets blocked due to debris or leaves. This may result in water back up and water entering your basement easily. It is the homeowner’s job to clean it. Depending on the area and number of trees the frequency of cleaning the gutter may me several times or may be twice or thrice in a year.
If the gutters are overflowing then it shows that there are not adequate number of down spouts on the house. Here a self-check during the rain is important. If the water is over flowing More >
Advice To Avoid Burst Water Pipes From Emergency Plumbers In London
Jul 2nd
It is common for emergency plumbers in London to be called out for a burst water pipe problem at residential and commercial properties. A burst water pipe is an emergency because it can cause untold damage, often occurring in the winter months, although it is certainly not uncommon for it to occur at other times of the year as well.
Emergency plumbers in London always recommend taking a number of precautions to avoid a situation where one of your water pipes bursts or leaks. One of the worst situations for burst pipes and leaks is when the problem occurs underground outside More >
Water, Water Everywhere – Water Conservation Is Everyone’s Business
Jun 22nd
Water Statistics
Our earth is covered by 71% water. Sounds like a lot doesn’t it? With so much water on this planet why be concerned about turning on the tap and using as much as we want? Well let’s take a closer look at what this 71% is really saying:
Of that 71%, the salt-water oceans and other large bodies hold approximately 97% of the total water.
Of the remaining water, 1.6% of the water is below ground in aquifers.
0.001% is in the air as vapor, clouds and precipitation.
Glaciers and polar ice caps hold 2.4%.
Land surface water such as rivers, lakes and ponds More >
