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Hydro publishes user manual and design guide for Stormbloc storm and surface water control(01/06/2009)
Surface water infiltration devices based on modular block systems are rapidly becoming standard equipment for so-called ‘engineered’ SUDS solutions, and Hydro International’s Stormbloc® system is used across the UK in residential and highway storm/surface water control. Now Hydro has published an essential user manual and design guide for Stormbloc® which offers specifiers a complete best practice insight into the application of this system. D... [more]
STH Hydro-Brake Flow Controls achieve BBA certification(04/03/2009)
Hydro International has announced that their STH range of Hydro-Brake® Flow Controls has become the first vortex flow control device to be awarded British Board of Agrément certification following a rigorous six month assessment. “Flow control devices that do not meet the specified performance requirements are a liability,” points out Alex Stephenson, Director of Hydro International’s Stormwater operations. “Hydro has sought BBA certification ... [more]
Recycled rainwater for use in primary school toilets(27/01/2009)
A new 420 pupil primary school, Ysgol Clawdd Offa, has been built in Prestatyn for Denbighshire CC, and is designed for optimum sustainability, including a StormBank® Pro rainwater recycling system from Hydro International. “The StormBank® Pro system recycles rainwater collected from almost 2,500 sq.m. of pitched roof, filters it and pumps it to the pupil and staff toilets, providing an estimated 90% of the flushing needs,” says Neill Hughes,... [more]
Hydro International to demonstrate sustainable stormwater drainage and control solutions at Ecobuild(18/12/2008)
Hydro International has announced that its range of sustainable stormwater drainage and control solutions will be demonstrated at Ecobuild 2009, 3-5 March, Earls Court. New Hydro initiatives for 2009 include innovative SUDS surface water control solutions, a range of rainwater harvesting equipment including commercial and industrial, and the Up‑Flo™ Filter sustainable stormwater pollution control to help meet Water Framework Directive requ... [more]
StormBank rainwater recycling equipment for toilet flushing saves on mains water usage for Forestry Commission(13/10/2008)
The Forestry Commission’s Birches Valley Forest Centre, in Cannock Forest near Rugely, Staffordshire, provides a host of educational and recreational opportunities, including hike trails and orienteering routes, fishing ponds and high quality mountain biking routes. The new, 347 m2 Environmental Classroom Block is constructed from renewable timber sources and has 2 classrooms accommodating 60 students in each plus a lobby with display space, s... [more]
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