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
A review of ‘Mayordomo’ by Stanley Crawford
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?
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
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
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
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.
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.
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…
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 …
AECB Water blog 6
How adolescents and showers use more energy than space heating a Passivhaus dwelling, fuel cells and super efficient WCs, Arbed dŵr (saving water in Wales), the mis-specification of electric showers…