Latest Grey water News

HVCA BECOMES B&ES ON 1 MARCH 2012

The Heating and Ventilating Contractors’ Association (HVCA) is rebranding and from 1 March 2012 will be known as the Building & Engineering Services Association (B&ES). The HVCA, established in 1904 as the National Association of Master Heating and Domestic Engineers, adopted the HVCA name in 1963. Bob Shelley, President of the HVCA comments, “ Back then, of course, that’s exactly how the majority of the members would have described themsel... [more]

Major Sales growth for innovative push fit above ground drainage system

Iron technology leader Saint-Gobain PAM UK is reporting significant increases in the demand it has received for a highly innovative push-fit above ground drainage system. Despite the continually challenging economic conditions, especially in the construction sector, sales of the company’s Ensign EEZI-FIT cast iron push fit products nearly doubled during 2011 over the previous year. Mike Rawlings, Marketing Manager – Soil and Drain at Saint-... [more]

SOLO SLIDE's recessed manhole cover and frame eliminates health and safety lifting concerns

Fabweld Steel Products has launched SOLO SLIDE™, a recessed manhole cover and frame, with a unique feature eliminating health and safety lifting concerns. The SOLO SLIDE™ is a recessed cover and frame fabricated from mild steel which can blend in with the surrounding area. A unique feature of the SOLO SLIDE™, part of FSP's FAB Pave range, is an ergonomically designed key which allows for single person operation. The drainage access speciali... [more]

Check your drains this summer

The summer growing season may be good for the garden but, below ground, the roots that support the new growth can play havoc with drains and sewers, penetrating pipes and causing blockages. As a householder, if the blockage is within the boundary of your property, you are responsible for clearing it. If it is beneath the street outside, it is probably the responsibility of the water company. Locating the blockage can itself be difficult though... [more]

Intesio stormwater management units protect new development in Durham from potential flooding

Wavin's Intesio stormwater solution has been installed as part of the £12m redevelopment of Newton Aycliffe Secure Children’s Home in Durham. The stormwater management solution was specified to ensure the new development was well equipped to deal with the risk of potential flooding in the surrounding area. The project design team selected a number of products from Intesio’s proven range to maximize the site’s defences in the most cost effici... [more]

Other Grey water news and reviews

Grey water recycling an option for keen gardeners
An engineer who moved to Christchurch for the earthquake rebuild is hoping household water recycling will become a fixture of the recovery.

Grey Oaks Country Club Unveils Modernized Fitness Centers
Grey Oaks Country Club "strengthens" their position at the top of the class with the expansion and renovation of their fitness facilities. (PRWeb February 07, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/GreyOaks/FitnessCenters/prweb9156156.htm

Enviro-Grey launches water harvesting system
CARLSBAD ---- Enviro-Grey has announced the launch of its "patent pending" greywater harvesting system with a solar power option. Greywater is diverted from shower drains to landscaping outside of a home. By simply rerouting shower water, a family of four can save as much as 36,000 gallons of water per year. Visit enviro-grey.com or call 760-230-5830.

Wastewater gains appeal as treatment improves, resources run dry
Cities grappling with water shortages are weighing the value of reusing wastewater, while studies debunk health fears linked to treated effluent

GREY GOOSE® the World's Best Tasting Vodka Signs Top-Ranked Pro Golfer Matt Kuchar to Represent Brand
CORAL GABLES, Fla. , Jan. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- GREY GOOSE®, the "World's Best Tasting Vodka," is pleased to announce its exciting collaboration with professional golfer Matt Kuchar , a three-time ...

Movie review: 'The Grey' is hungry like the wolves
In a scene from “Young Frankenstein,” Gene Wilder’s Dr. Frederick Frankenstein asks, “Werewolf?” To which Marty Feldman’s Igor answers, “There.” “What?” asks Frederick.

How it works
ON THE face of it septic tank systems are very simple things, a tank and some pipework buried under the ground. Yet they have huge potential to cause pollution and damage to the environment if badly designed or improperly installed.

How do we regenerate middle suburban ‘greyfield’ areas?
Creator:  Ron Wakefield Creator:  Shane Murray Creator:  Peter Newton Creator (other):  And others This bulletin reveals areas of the country which require major regeneration of residential, energy, water and communications infastructure, better known as 'grey fields'. Social Policy read more

Big Miracle: Drew Barrymore saves whales trapped in ice
Another heart-wrenching, whale saving movie, Big Miracle retells the story of the 1988 efforts to help gray whales escape ice and reach the open sea

Neeson leads pack in 'The Grey'
When an airplane crashes in the middle of an Alaskan wintry nowhere, the surviving oil roughnecks are in shock.