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Waterless urinals research Waterless urinals research
19 Nov 2009
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 Review of Reduction of Flows on Plumbing and Drainage Systems (ASFlow) Committee to conduct research into the effects reduced flows are having on drainage systems.
Sewer blockage caused by screwdriver and rags
16 Oct 2009
Flooding from a sewer in Northern Ireland was caused by a screwdriver and ball of rags.
Brisbane to go toilet to tap?
18 Sep 2009
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, who led development of the world’s largest advanced water recycling facility of its kind in Orange County, California.
Mobile toilets for 2010 Expo
21 Aug 2009
To cope with the demand for toilet facilities during the 2010 World Expo, the Shanghai Greenery and Public Sanitation Bureau will set up 49 sets of mibile toilets.
Reductions in drainage stresses old plumbing systems Reductions in drainage stresses old plumbing systems
07 Jul 2009
Downstream plumbing does not attract much interest until something goes wrong. Now with the emphasis on water conservation there are concerns that lower building drainage flows will mean future problems.
Geberit AquaClean Geberit AquaClean
03 Jun 2009
Adapted to living situation and individual, the Geberit AquaClean range extends from mobile enhancement solutions to complete designer solutions.
ISH: Fifty years on ISH: Fifty years on
26 Mar 2009
It’s the grand dame of plumbing exhibitions and despite tough global economic times, the 2009 ISH (International Sanitation & Heating/Air-Conditioning) Exhibition held in Frankfurt, Germany in March put on a strong showing.
Bathroom monitoring systems Bathroom monitoring systems
24 Mar 2009
Concern about the environment has led to developments in integrated control systems for energy and water use, especially in big buildings and facilities.
Appliance labels deliver savings in the home Appliance labels deliver savings in the home
24 Mar 2009
Several countries have introduced or are considering water-efficiency labeling for products as a cost-effective way of influencing purchasing decisions and changing consumers’ water usage patterns.
India trials new train toilet India trials new train toilet
04 Mar 2009
A new toilet system developed in India has the potential to reduce fresh water use and improve national sanitation levels.
WPC to support dry drains forum WPC to support dry drains forum
17 Feb 2009
The World Plumbing Council has agreed to co-brand a seminar focusing on the issues of drain line performance which are being experienced in many parts of the world.
ISH Frankfurt exhibition 2009 ISH Frankfurt exhibition 2009
17 Feb 2009
Water and energy will be the two main themes of ISH Frankfurt in 2009.
Toilet revolution in Beijing neighbourhood Toilet revolution in Beijing neighbourhood
17 Feb 2009
Beijing’s fascinating Hutong neighborhoods may be historic, but the plumbing is being thoroughly modernized as the Chinese city races towards the Olympics.
Reduced flush volume and drainline testing Reduced flush volume and drainline testing
16 Feb 2009
Does reduced flush volume have a negative effect on the performance in the drain line? One manufacturer was keen to find out.
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