Faucet flow control saves water
05 Feb 2009 Flow control of faucets is a highly-refined technology, delivering a balance between user comfort and water conservation.

Engineers share their knowledge
04 Feb 2009 Great minds may think alike but occasionally one or two can bring something different to the table – as some organizations are discovering through regular knowledge-sharing exercises.

Australian shower research
04 Feb 2009 In Australia, the labelling of certain products for their water efficiency is mandatory under the Water Efficiency Labelling Standards (WELS) legislation. The basis of the legislation is the Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 6400 Water efficient products – Rating and labelling.

US shower product
04 Feb 2009 The Delta Faucet Company in Indianapolis has launched a water-efficient shower head that is aimed at the hospitality industry but can be used by anyone who is conservation minded.

The Hippo Water Roller
03 Feb 2009 Millions of people worldwide have to walk long distances every day to collect water, usually carrying a 20L bucket on their head.

A new approach to water access
03 Feb 2009 After decades of apartheid South Africa is dealing with many social and environmental problems. The plumbing industry is keen to do its share.

Toilet to tap technology
02 Feb 2009 How do you get populations to accept that they will be drinking water that was once someone else’s sewerage – even when that water is now exceptionally clean? This is the task facing Professor Siqing Xia of Tongji University in Shanghai in the quest to solve China’s growing water problems.

The boat with no carbon footprint
02 Feb 2009 Wastewater from the geWoonboot, a Dutch prototype carbon-neutral houseboat, is channeled to an onboard septic tank for initial treatment then transferred by sump pump to floating reed beds alongside the houseboat.