Thames Water starts 19km of Essex pipe replacement as part of £20bn network upgrade

Thames Water has announced the replacement of 19km of water pipes in Loughton, Essex. The post Thames Water starts 19km of Essex pipe replacement as part of £20bn network upgrade appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Castle Rock Adopts Water Demand Calculator® for Pipe Sizing

 The Castle Rock, Colorado, town council has approved the adoption of IAPMO’s Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC®) Appendix M — the Water Demand Calculator® — as an alternative methodology for sizing water pipes in single- and multifamily buildings. The Castle Rock Town Code has been amended to require the use of the Water Demand Calculator for sizing water service lines […] <p>The post Castle Rock Adopts Water Demand Calculator® for Pipe Sizing first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

Slab Leak Solutions: Detecting and Fixing Slab Leak Issues

Slab leaks are one of the most serious and costly plumbing issues homeowners can face. When water pipes beneath the foundation of your home break or corrode, they can cause a range of problems that extend far beyond a simple leak. Without proper detection and repair, issues with slab leaks can lead to structural damage, […] <p>The post Slab Leak Solutions: Detecting and Fixing Slab Leak Issues first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

Two Syracuse Employees Are on Administrative Leave In Ongoing Lead Dispute

Officials in the upstate New York city say they have made replacing lead lined drinking water pipes a top priority. 

Flawed Data Skewed Lead Water Pipe Fix Funding, EPA Watchdog Says

Data errors inflated projections in Texas and Florida of lead-lined drinking water pipes needing fix funding, according to new agency Inspector General report.