Steve Richmond was previously Vice-President of BPF Pipes Group for three years. Steve Richmond is the new chairman of the British Plastics Federation Pipes group, succeeding Richard Hill in January 2022. Richmond is Marketing and Technical Manager at REHAU Building Solutions and had previously been Vice President of BPF Pipes Group for three years, helping […]
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The torch station on the east side of Cesar Chavez Park, October 2021. Credit: Kelly Sullivan With stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and the San Francisco skyline, few visitors who lead their dogs or fly their kites in Cesar Chavez Historical Park may never even notice the small tower from the side. […]
Breadcrumb Links News Local news Advice from a plumber: disconnect hoses from outdoor faucets, make sure the water to these faucets is turned off Author of the article: Louise dickson • Victoria Times Colonist Frozen pipes are never a DIY project, experts say. Homeowners should immediately contact a licensed plumber if they suspect their pipes […]
Cold temperatures freeze pipes in Kamloops and Okanagan homes. Image Credit: SUBMIT / Facebook Many residents of the interior are grappling with frozen pipes as temperatures have fallen below -20 Celsius in recent days. There are some simple steps you can take to prevent this from happening in your home during this cold snap. James […]
A freezing, record-breaking cold spell caused problems for many Calgarians, such as burst pipes, long wait times for battery boost, and increased risk of frostbite. At 5 p.m. on Monday, wind chill values were around -43 in the city. Cold temperatures prompted the Alberta Energy System Operator to issue a emergency alert level 2 Monday […]
The Portland Water Bureau teams are getting ready for winter. Maintenance and construction crews are ready to respond to emergencies, including water line failures, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In Portland, water lines tend to break in cold weather. Cold water can weaken the pipes. Cold air can freeze and thaw the […]
It has been 35 years since Congress amended the Safe Drinking Water Act to ban the use of pipes that do not contain lead in the country’s water supply systems. But for decades, lead pipes and lead paint continued to impact millions of people in their homes, schools and daycares, contaminating drinking water and producing […]
1/5 Volunteers hand out crates of bottled water at town hall in Flint, Michigan on March 12, 2016. Residents of Flint turned to bottled water after the town’s drinking water ran out. was found to be contaminated with lead after the source was tipped over to the Flint River in 2014 File Photo by Molly […]
WOODSTOCK, GA – As temperatures drop and Woodstock draws closer to winter, it’s time to start planning if you want to avoid what’s arguably one of the biggest cold weather headaches: pipes. frozen. Frozen water pipes are no joke. Water expands when frozen, putting enormous pressure on the pipes and can cause them to burst. […]