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Experts are warning that the UK could plunge into the ‘jaws of death’ with a severe water shortage hitting by 2050. The warning, which has … read more Keep Clear Road Markings and How Much Has Been Spent on New Road Drains have been cleaned and strengthened along the A20 and the A25, which includes … Continue reading “Water Shortage on Way in the Next Two Decades Experts Warn”
Readers respond to the news that England could run short of water within 25 years, and offer solutions. Your report on looming water shortages (England could run short of water within 25 years, 19 March) clearly identifies the challenge of meeting demand for water while preserving the natural environment. Of course … read more Improving … Continue reading “There’s Nothing Inevitable About Water Shortages | Letters”
Yorkshire Water said the effectiveness of temporary use bans is limited, while behaviour change campaigns could be much more useful … read more Farmer ‘Outraged’ by Incorrect Charge for Water Disposal An Oxfordshire farmer has expressed his outrage following a three-year battle with two water companies over incorrect charges for the disposal … read more … Continue reading “Hosepipe Bans Could Become a thing of the Past”
Alburgh Road at Hempnall in South Norfolk will be closed for seven days from March 11) for essential drainage improvement works. Picture: … read more Multi-Level Solutions for Deep Pit Water Drainage Equipment The deeper the pit, the more difficult the dewatering process: When conventional pumps reach their limits, often only a multi-level solution can … Continue reading “Road to Close for a Week for Drainage Work”
Dishwashers are one of the most popular household appliances in the UK and, without a doubt, make the chore of washing up a thing of the past. However, a dishwasher that isn’t draining properly can be a worrying problem. While a slow-draining dishwasher could be a mechanical fault, more commonly it indicates a problem with … Continue reading “If Your Dishwasher Won’t Drain There Could be a Problem with Your Drains”
Elevated levels of lead have been found in schools across the US, alarming experts who say it is particularly harmful to children Continue reading… … read more ‘The River is Sick’: NSW Urged to Halt Floodplain Harvesting in Murray-Darling Giving irrigators a licence to divert huge volumes of water is a recipe for disaster, opponents … Continue reading “A Hidden Scandal: America’s School Students Exposed to Water Tainted by Toxic Lead”
Some who rely on irrigation to survive are selling up, while others cut herds and take big financial hits. When the dairy farmer Shane Hickey calculated his hourly rate of pay at just $2.46 last year it prompted a wave of outrage and sympathy. Consumers vowed to change their purchasing habits … read more Everglades … Continue reading “Drought and Low Milk Prices Push Dairy Farmers to the Brink”
Slow-Draining Water There are numerous telling signs of blocked shower drains. Often, the first time the problem is realised is when a puddle of water has formed in the bottom of the shower because the water isn’t draining properly. As soon as you notice slow running water in your shower, you need to put prevention … Continue reading “How Can You Tell If You Have a Blocked Shower Drain?”
Drain blockages can be caused by a number of things such as hair, soap scum, debris, pet hair, dirt and more. All of these things can cause slow draining and unpleasant odours. Long hair is a common culprit of the blocked drain, wrapping around parts of the drainage system and filling with clumps of soap … Continue reading “What Causes Blocked Shower Drains?”
How many towels does one person need? Should you change your sheets each week? And do you really have to clean the toilet with nothing but your rubber gloves? Experts on 10 modern domestic dilemmas. Domestic questions that are burning and unanswerable in more or less equal measure are a staple … read more Great … Continue reading “The New Household Rules: Ditch Your Toilet Brush and Wash Much, Much More”
