Water Tanks

Plumbing groups and health professionals have come together for a two day conference to discuss the continuing challenges presented by controlling outbreaks of Cryptosporidiosis. Cryptosporidiosis is a diarrhoeal disease caused by Cryptosporidium, a microscopic protozoan parasite. The Cryptosporidium oocyst can survive for 18 months in cool, damp environments such as reservoirs and... (more)

The installation of water saving devices and rainwater collection tanks has dramatically cut water consumption in an Australian city. Since 2003, residents of Victoria have been participating in a government programme through which they are given rebates for making water-saving improvements to their homes. The success of the scheme is... (more)

The installation of a solar-powered shower system linked to a water tank should yield significant savings on utility bills, it has been claimed. Maine Bay Area Fitness has fitted his shower system with the new technology, which boasts an innovative closed-loop design, a 90-tube collector and a 165-gallon storage tank... (more)

DIY enthusiasts should check their home insurance policies before undertaking major renovations or risk invalidating their policy, according to a leading insurance provider. While relatively minor renovations such as fitting towel rails in your bathroom do not require you to notify your insurance provider, it is essential that... (more)