Tag: water
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Coal mine water powers 750 homes with green heat
For decades, abandoned coal mines have been seen as relics of Britain’s industrial past, but a new project in Seaham is proving they could play a key role in the future of home heating. By harnessing warm water trapped underground, 750 homes will be supplied with a renewable, low-carbon heat source, offering an alternative to…
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How to Read Your Water Meter & Track Your Usage Accurately
Learning how to read a water meter is among the most useful things a homeowner or tenant can do to monitor water consumption, avoid surprise bills, and make better estimates about saving water. Learning to read a water meter is an easy skill that can help you use less water and save money on your utility bill.…
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$295M Texas water reuse project breaks ground
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. El Paso Water broke ground on a $295 million water reuse facility in El Paso, Texas, on Feb. 27, according to a news release from Carollo Engineers. The facility will treat wastewater for direct reuse and provide…
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Vortex launches water division to modernize infrastructure
Vortex Companies, a global leader in trenchless infrastructure solutions, is proud to announce the launch of Vortex Water, a new division dedicated to transforming the aging water infrastructure renewal. With a decade of success in making sewer and industrial rehabilitation more accessible, Vortex is now bringing its bold, high-impact approach to the water market –…
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The Link Up: Em’s 2 Favorite New Recipes, Mal’s Ideal Water Glass, And The Tray We All Gasped At
Happy Sunday everyone! We hope everyone had a good week. Did you all catch Arlyn’s post about Latin American designers? If you haven’t it’s a beautiful and vulnerable piece that is really important, especially right now. Ok, links? Let’s go. This week’s house tour is a modern, textured, bright apartment in Greece. There are so…
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Free hot water from your WiFi? The smart tech revolution that could help homeowners save
What if your home could turn waste heat from the internet into free hot water? It might sound futuristic, but this idea could become a reality thanks to a trial by British Gas and Heata. At a time when energy price rises continue to put pressure on household budgets, this innovative approach offers a clever…
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Buying a house with a private water supply? What you need to know
Buying a house with a private water supply could seem to be a shrewd move – especially if you’re currently in a home with a water meter. But there’s plenty you should know before committing to a home like this to ensure it’s the right buy. Encountering private water supplies when you’re buying a house…
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Sloan Helping Michigan Schools Deliver Clean Drinking Water
Sloan, the world’s leading manufacturer of commercial plumbing systems, is supporting schools across the state of Michigan as they work to meet Michigan Filter First Legislation compliance in order to protect children statewide from exposure to lead in drinking water. Local Sloan representatives across the state are assisting schools as they decide which filtered Sloan DropSpot™…
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LA fires damage power, sewer and water infrastructure
Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Wildfires have mangled Los Angeles’ infrastructure as they continue to rage in parts of the area, spurred by high winds and supercharged by climate change. Though it’s still too early to take full stock of the impact,…
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Sustainable water management: CIOB chairs discussion
Industry experts and stakeholders gathered at Nottingham Trent University to address sustainable water management in new developments. Joining CIOB in conversation were the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Landscape Institute (LI). In a panel discussion chaired…