- Plumbing Water Supply Systems Explained
by Owen Walcher. The source of water supply to a building depends on many factors, such as, location restrictions, your specific preference and expense factors etc. The water supplies can be from metered municipal water system, from wells, tapped springs or rivers, or even from rainwater storage.
However, irrespective of whatever the water supply is, the connection to the home is always at a single point. Whe... articles, news
- Drain, Waste, and Plumbing Vent Systems Explained
by Owen Walcher. Drain waste and vent piping are the two most important components in plumbing. These are the systems that take water away from your home. Let us examine how do they work.
Drain Waste-Vent System and Gravity
Earlier galvanized caste iron was used in the piping system, but now-a-days PVC piping is generally used. PVC piping is much better than the galvanized caste iron, as the later one clog... articles, news
- Choosing Water Garden Filter Systems For Water Both You And Your Fish Will Love
by Lee Dobbins. Adding interest to your garden with a garden pond or water garden is a great idea, and one of the first things you should look at is a top-notch water garden filter system that can do the hard work for you.
Highly chlorinated water kills the microorganisms that are found it in the soil. The unfortunate part about the previous statement is that those microorganisms are there for a reason. It is ... articles, news
- Is Our Water Supply Safe?
by Herbert Young. As a member of the water board of a small water district west of Denver, Colorado, I feel safe from the threat of terrorism to our water supply. Our water district serves approximately 1,200 customers with 500 taps. We do not have any large commercial customers, hospitals, industrial complexes or other potential targets of terrorism. Our largest concern has been the prolonged drought, which is in... articles, news
- The Peak Oil Crisis and Water Supply
by Herbert Young. Much is being made about the "Peak Oil Crisis" in the media today. Gasoline and natural gas prices are high and continue to rise. But what is the "peak oil crisis" and how does it impact our water supply?
Peak Oil is discussed and defined in an excellent book by Kenneth S. Deffeyes entitled "Beyond Oil, The View from Hubbert's Peak". As Mr. Deffeyes notes:
"The supply of oil in the ground i... articles, news
- Are You Prepared For A Water Supply Disruption?
by Herbert Young. "City ravaged by chain explosions...chemical company razed...oil refineries explode and burn...utilities disrupted...water supply condemned after a fire broke out on a freighter in port."
"Power outage sparks one of the worst water crises in the city's history as all four water pumps go down at once."
"Seven people dead and 2,300 ill after one of the town's wells becomes contaminated with E... articles, news
- The Impact of a Water Supply Disruption in a Small Community
by Herbert Young. Small water supply systems in the United States typically do not have the resources or expertise to deal with or counter the impact of a contamination event or major water supply disruption. This is especially true of the media storm that could occur if such an event was associated with terrorism. The magnitude of this possibility is much larger than many
citizens and government officials will a... articles, news
- Salt Water Fish Tank Filter Systems
by Cris Stanford. Choosing the between all the various salt water fish tank filtration systems can be confusing to say the least. But, before you choose your specific system, there are a few points you must know no matter which system you choose. Keep in mind filtration is a very important part of your tank, so don't rush through this step.
In natural habitats, the fish have an ample areas in which to live. ... articles, news
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