Yorkshire Water

Leaky Water Pipes Problem Solved

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A leak detection system that can identify damaged water pipes swiftly and accurately has been developed by engineers at the University of Sheffield in England. Leaky pipes are a common problem for the water industry. According to Ofwat, between 20 and 40 per cent of total water supply can be lost through damaged pipes. Developing … Read more

Innovative Underground Sewage Works

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Yorkshire Water is about to start on a £1.8 million project at Ingbirchworth, near Barnsley in England, to create a hi-tech sewage treatment works with a difference – it will be hidden underground. The new underground facility will replace the current above-ground sewage treatment works, which has served the local population since the 1960’s. A … Read more