Can You Put Paint in a Skip? Rules, Fines & How to Dispose

The post Can You Put Paint in a Skip? Rules, Fines & How to Dispose appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Liquid paint is classified as hazardous waste due to Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and solvents that risk groundwater contamination. While the general rule is a strict ban, disposal options depend on state: wet paint is universally prohibited, while dried paint or empty tins may be accepted by specific...

Sump Pump Repair: The Complete UK Guide to Troubleshooting, Costs & Maintenance (2026)

The post Sump Pump Repair: The Complete UK Guide to Troubleshooting, Costs & Maintenance (2026) appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Key Takeaways What Is a Sump Pump and How Does It Work? A sump pump is an electric device installed in a pit — called a sump pit or sump basin — dug into the lowest point of a basement or crawl space floor. Its job is to collect groundwater and excess water that enters […]

EPA Proposes to Ease Coal Ash Waste Storage and Reuse Rules

US Environmental Protection Agency proposal aims to curtail cleanup rule scope at legacy ash storage sites, allow states to set site-specific groundwater remediation and other standards and change rules for “beneficial use” of ash for manufacturing materials such as cement and drywall.

Rural Texas Utility Plans $29.4M Transmission Upgrade to Support New Groundwater Supply

A central Texas utility plans a 7.2-mile transmission replacement to carry new groundwater supplies, pairing well expansion with modernization of a 60-year-old system.

Chris Olsen: California Municipal Exec is Core to Major Work on the Two Largest US Water Treatment Projects to Reduce PFAS

Orange County Water District manager is key manager of design and construction to restore quality of its 270-sq-mile groundwater basin—a $1.8B effort, at least. over the next three decades to cut contamination in supply for a major West Coast population hub.

Vox - Why Jakarta is sinking 19022021

The 400-year curse dragging Indonesia's capital into the sea: Like many coastal cities around the world, Jakarta is dealing with sea level rise. But Indonesia's biggest city also has a unique problem: Because of restricted water access in the city, the majority of its residents have to extract groundwater to survive. And it's causing the city to sink.

DW Planet A - Why Indonesia is building a whole new capital, 28102022

Indonesia is constructing an entire new capital city in Borneo called Nusantara — from scratch. What's at stake?

Practical Engineering - The Bizarre Paths of Groundwater Around Structures, 07062022

Next time you see a dam, retaining wall, caisson, or any other subsurface construction, there’s a good chance that engineers have had to consider how groundwater will affect the stability. Even though you’d never know they’re there, some combination of drains and cutoffs were probably installed to keep the structure (and the people around it) safe and sound.

Quest - Richard Hammond's Big - How Does A Mega Tunnel Under The Alps Get Built? 18022021

Richard Hammond shows how the Brenner Base Tunnel is built using massive machines and ingenious engineering techniques that will make it the worlds seconds longest railway tunnel when opened