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Do not use the toilet while the train is standing in the station – Cath Hassell, India and UK

Do not use the toilet while the train is standing in the station – Cath Hassell, India and UK

“No more platform No 2s” was a headline in the Guardian back in October 2017 referring to the fact that in 2019 the practice of trains discharging the contents of their toilets directly onto the tracks would stop.[1]  A combination

Cath Hassell2 May 11, 2020May 11, 2020 Technical blog, Water Around The World Read more

A review of ‘Mayordomo’ by Stanley Crawford

A review of ‘Mayordomo’ by Stanley Crawford

If you asked me would I have liked to read a book about a year in the life of a ditch I would probably have demurred. If you had told me it was an irrigation ditch in northern New Mexico

Cath Hassell2 February 10, 2020February 11, 2020 Technical blog Read more

Can hand dryers damage your health?

Can hand dryers damage your health?

Can hand dryers damage your health? I love Dishoom in Granary Square, Kings Cross. Especially their old fashioned toilets and wash basins. But a couple of years ago, as I was using the loo, the peace was shattered. The reason?

Cath Hassell2 February 3, 2020February 3, 2020 Technical blog Read more

Toilets of the World by Morna E. Gregory and Sian James

I’m always a sucker for a book with toilets in the title, so very pleased to get this for Christmas. Even if I did have to buy it myself! Starting with a short history of toilets it then divides its

Cath Hassell2 January 28, 2020 Technical blog Read more

The problem with waste disposal units

The disposal of food waste is a huge problem. Food scraps range from 10% to 20% of household waste and around 40% of total commercial catering waste with approximately 77% of all food waste being liquid. Food waste creates public

Cath Hassell2 January 28, 2020 Technical blog Read more

Sewers for the 21st Century – The Thames Tideway Tunnel

Sewers for the 21st Century – The Thames Tideway Tunnel

In London, 39 million tonnes of raw sewage ends up in the River Thames each year – the effect of excess rainwater in the combined sewer system that covers most of the city. Just 2mm of rain is enough to

Cath Hassell2 September 10, 2018September 10, 2018 Media, Technical blog Read more

A review of ‘Septic Tank Options and Alternatives’ by Feidhlim Harty

A review of ‘Septic Tank Options and Alternatives’ by Feidhlim Harty

This is a fascinating, clearly written and highly informative book on a very important topic, namely, how to deal with your poo if you are off mains drainage.

Cath Hassell November 18, 2016November 18, 2016 Technical blog Read more

UK Raingardens Guide

UK Raingardens Guide

Rain gardens, or rain garden planters, are a quick and easy way to disconnect rainwater downpipes from combined sewers. Find out how to do it and the best plants to use.

Cath Hassell October 28, 2016October 28, 2016 Technical blog Read more

The Water Technology List

The Water Technology List

In June 2016 there was a review of the Water Technology List. Cath represented the AECB on it and this is her report.

WARNING. Seriously nerdy! Though ultimately fascinating…

Cath Hassell June 28, 2016October 28, 2016 Technical blog Read more

AECB Water blog 7

More about hot water in Passivhaus buildings, why urinal controls rock in schools, greywater recycling, wastewater heat recovery – where it all started, overestimating the savings from WC upgrades in schools …

Cath Hassell September 24, 2015September 19, 2016 Technical blog Read more
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