Grey water news articles 
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]
The Practical Installer at Ecobuild 2011 provides the perfect opportunity to see renewables in action
Professor Brian Cox, the presenter of BBC2’s popular Wonders of the Universe series, has opened Practical Installer at Ecobuild 2011 on behalf of Plumb Center. The former popstar turned Professor of Particle Physics and TV presenter spoke of the importance of renewable technologies in protecting both our civilisation and our planet before declaring the Practical Installer area officially open. He said, “Clearly planets like the Earth are valu... [more]
ATK's kits provide an airtight seal for waste, soil and overflow pipes
ATK (Ltd) UK has launched a unique range of airtight kits, designed to provide an air tight seal for waste, soil and overflow pipes. With the increase in attention builders are required to devote to airtightness in order to pass the tests in the 2010 L1 Building regulations ATK’s kits are a foolproof solution to sealing pipe work. The ATK kits have been designed to ensure that the pipe work that passes through the building are properly sealed ... [more]
Safe drinking water and sanitation are crucial in the fight to end world poverty
Over 2.6 billion people in the world lack any form of ‘improved’ sanitation; one-sixth of the world's population get their water from sources contaminated by human and animal faeces; half of all people in developing countries have an illness related to sanitation and water quality; and every six seconds, a child dies of diarrhoea. Sanitation has enormous economic, social and ecological implications, trapping developing countries in a vicious c... [more]
Other Grey water news and reviews
Grey Power Supports Public Call For Retention of TVNZ 7
Grey Power calls for the retention of the free to air TVNZ 7 channel currently under threat of closure by the Government.
Unchecked pollution chokes water body
Once a source of fresh water for irrigation, Kadaperi lake is now rapidly degrading
Three move-in ready villas under construction at Traditions at Grey Oaks
Grey Oaks Realty broker and Vice President Erika Kemp announced three move-in ready residences are under construction at the Villas of Traditions at Grey Oaks, an enclave of villa and coach home residences.
Spelman's shock advice: Use bath water to flush loos and clean cars
ENVIRONMENT Secretary Caroline Spelman issues dire warning over flood fears
Hundreds flock to meet '50 Shades of Grey' author
Young school teachers, middle-aged nurses and even the elderly flocked to a Miami book store Sunday for a chance to meet the author of the bestselling erotic romance "Fifty Shades of Grey" in the launch of her U.S. book tour.
Spelman: We may need to use bath water to flush loos and clean cars
ENVIRONMENT Secretary Caroline Spelman issues dire warning over flood fears
The new ‘grey market'
A dark side of elder abuse unites the world, feels French author and activist Dominique Predali
Spelman's shock advice: Use bath and shower water to flush loos and clean cars
ENVIRONMENT Secretary Caroline Spelman issues dire warning over flood fears
Virginia's State of Mind: Fifty shades of grey smut
When Joy Behar, a host of “The View,” asked President Barack Obama, “What’s the controversial sex book that’s on millions of womens’ bedside tables?” Obama responded, “I don’t know that.”
ABC Renews 'Grey's Anatomy,' 'Revenge,' 'Modern Family,' 'Once,' 'Castle,' More
Lesley Goldberg , Lacey Rose Ahead of its upfront, the network has renewed seven series, including three freshman shows. read more
