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HVCA BECOMES B&ES ON 1 MARCH 2012
The Heating and Ventilating Contractors’ Association (HVCA) is rebranding and from 1 March 2012 will be known as the Building & Engineering Services Association (B&ES). The HVCA, established in 1904 as the National Association of Master Heating and Domestic Engineers, adopted the HVCA name in 1963. Bob Shelley, President of the HVCA comments, “ Back then, of course, that’s exactly how the majority of the members would have described themsel... [more]
Major Sales growth for innovative push fit above ground drainage system
Iron technology leader Saint-Gobain PAM UK is reporting significant increases in the demand it has received for a highly innovative push-fit above ground drainage system. Despite the continually challenging economic conditions, especially in the construction sector, sales of the company’s Ensign EEZI-FIT cast iron push fit products nearly doubled during 2011 over the previous year. Mike Rawlings, Marketing Manager – Soil and Drain at Saint-... [more]
Safe drinking water and sanitation are crucial in the fight to end world poverty
Over 2.6 billion people in the world lack any form of ‘improved’ sanitation; one-sixth of the world's population get their water from sources contaminated by human and animal faeces; half of all people in developing countries have an illness related to sanitation and water quality; and every six seconds, a child dies of diarrhoea. Sanitation has enormous economic, social and ecological implications, trapping developing countries in a vicious c... [more]
Toilet paper innovations are leading to increasing numbers of blocked drains
According to Drain Doctor Plumbing, impregnated toilet papers, ‘wet wipes’ and similar innovations are leading to increasing numbers of blocked drains. The company says it is receiving an increasing number of calls from householders who may have happy bottoms but are unable to flush their toilets. The problem is particularly significant in towns and cities with large areas of Victorian housing served by Victorian drains and sewers. Robin Ba... [more]
Drain Doctor Plumbing now provides a complete wastewater treatment plant installation service
Wastewater treatment plants are systems that allow households and businesses that cannot connect to the mains sewage system to discharge wastewater directly into a moving watercourse. The plants treat wastewater to a standard that complies with Environment Agency regulations. They are particularly relevant to homes and businesses in isolated and rural areas where there may be no sewage mains connections or where the costs of connecting to the... [more]
Other Septic tank news and reviews
Family whose son died in Taunton septic tank in 2006 awarded $21M settlement
The parents of a 3-year-old boy who died after falling into a septic tank six years ago have been awarded a judgment of more than $21 million.
New Precast Concrete Septic Tank Forms Just Released by Gizmoplans.com for the Precast Concrete Industry
Gizmoplans.com, the leader in easy-to-follow, do-it-yourself plans, has released a new complete lineup of concrete septic tank forms on its website. Now precast concrete companies can build their own septic tank molds, choosing from a selection of plans that ranges from 300 gallons up to 3000 gallons.Duluth, MN (PRWEB) May 17, 2012 Do-it-yourself leader, gizmoplans.com, is giving precast ...
A Septic Issue for Jackson County
State lawmakers passed legislation to relieve septic tank owners by doing away with the unpopular law that required five year tank inspections and repairs. But people in Jackson County may not get the same relief.
Septic tank cleanup at day time sought
THE City Hall has recommended to the City Council the prohibition of septic tank de-sludging and excavation at night. In a proposed ordinance calendared for Tuesday’s regular session under first reading, the City Government through the City Health Office (CHO) proposed to change the septic tank excavation and disposal time to 5 a.m. until 6 p.m.
City looks at extending sewer service for some septic tank users
Junie Wright, who lives on in the 1800 block of Young Avenue, said she's gotten used to the smell of the sewage from the septic tanks in her neighborhood.
Residents sign septic tank agreement
RESIDENTS of Jalan Satu in Air Itam, Penang, has entered into an agreement with Indah Water Konsortium Sdn Bhd (IWK) for the maintenance of their communal septic tank (CST) over the next few years.
County may flush septic rule
By Tony Marrero, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, May 1, 2012 BROOKSVILLE — Two years ago, Gov. Charlie Crist signed a bill requiring septic tanks to be inspected once every five years. This past session the Legislature repealed the law. There was a caveat, though. Counties and municipalities with first magnitude springs would still be required to adopt a septic tank inspection ordinance unless the ...
Free Septic Tank Cleaning Offered
MANILA, Philippines - West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services Inc. (Maynilad) has announced that they will be giving septic tank cleaning service to its customers in chosen areas in Manila, Quezon City, Caloocan, Valenzuela, Malabon, Navotas, Pasay, Las Piñas, Parañaque, and Cavite "at no extra cost."
Alexandria neighbors petitioning to keep septic-tank cleaning business away
ALEXANDRIA TWP. — Although the township has ruled that a septic-tank cleaning business is a permitted use near Sky Manor Airport, the neighbors are hoping to prevent it. Steven Hunkele, owner of Accurate Waste Systems, has a contract to...
Proposed septic tank regulations spark concerns
Local government and water officials are up in arms about a proposed state water policy that some leaders say could be "devastating" for property owners in rural areas. The public comment period closes Friday for the State Water Resources Control Board's proposed septic tank...
