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Centrica enhances water offering with £13m purchase

Centrica’s acquisition of UK-based water leak detection specialist FlowGem Limited earlier this week raises the question of how the company will look to position itself ahead of the introduction of greater competition in the English water market. The company – which counts multi-utilities British Gas and Scottish Gas among its subsidiaries – already owns Dyno, which provides ...

Sep. 1, 2016

By Global Water Intelligence (GWI)

Chicopee facing hefty bill for water leak

A leak in an eight inch underground water pipe in Chicopee, Massachusetts could cost the city over $100,000 for the total repair costs. The leak is thought to have started at around 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, 14th August but wasn’t discovered for over an hour. During this time, over 200,000 gallons of water had leaked from the pipe, damaging the gravel on the street above. Eventually parts of the ...

Sep. 6, 2011

By SealGuard Inc.

Mystery water leak at old US Motors plant

Over 300,000 gallons of water has been mysteriously wasted at the Old U.S. Motors plant, all in the space of two months, and attempts to locate the leak have so far been unsuccessful. The Mississippi-based plant is currently undergoing renovations to prepare it for a new tenant, and work will continue while further searches for the leak take place. Until the leak is discovered, public works ...

Oct. 19, 2011

By SealGuard Inc.

Read an interview in utilities Middle East about Gutermann`s products

ZONESCAN, AQUASCAN and AQUASCOPE are all doing their jobs in the Middle East helping to fight Non-Revenue Water Nearly 15% of the much treasured water supply in the GCC is lost annually due to poor wielding, low quality pipes or uncertified contractors. While a lot of it can be fixed, there is a lot more that goes undetected. Jeremy Llewellyn, CEO of BlueGold Technologies, and a leak detection ...

Mar. 14, 2016

By Gutermann AG

Read an Interview in Utilities Middle East about Gutermann’s Products

ZONESCAN, AQUASCAN and AQUASCOPE are all doing their jobs in the Middle East helping to fight Non-Revenue Water Nearly 15% of the much treasured water supply in the GCC is lost annually due to poor wielding, low quality pipes or uncertified contractors. While a lot of it can be fixed, there is a lot more that goes undetected. Jeremy Llewellyn, CEO of BlueGold Technologies, and a leak detection ...

May 3, 2018

By Gutermann AG

Worry over radioactive water leak

An underground pipe has been discovered by workers in Georgia leaking radioactive water beneath a nuclear power plant. The workers are in the process of discovering if the pipe is the sole cause of the leak or if there is another source that the water is also coming from. Tritium is a radioactive form of hydrogen that is created inside nuclear reactors. There is worry of the water spreading past ...

Sep. 30, 2011

By SealGuard Inc.

Water Leaks, Termites and Mold Discussed in New Video

Today, the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video. Their newest production discusses property damage from mold and termites caused by water leaks in a home or building. “When water damage occurs, its presence can not only ruin and destroy building materials and personal belongings, it could also result in mold contamination ...

Jun. 5, 2016

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

Indoor Water Leaks can Quickly Result in Mold Issues and Termite Infestations

When a water leak occurs in a residential or commercial property, the presence of water and moisture can not only ruin and destroy building materials and personal belongings, it could also result in mold contamination, indoor air quality (IAQ) issues and even a termite infestation. There are some species of termites that are attracted to water damaged wood. A small water leak in a wall cavity ...

Aug. 1, 2016

By Clark Seif Clark Inc.

Undetected water leaks cost businesses millions

According to the Association of British Insurers, escape of water claims cost UK insurers £2.5 million a day, which adds up to nearly £1 billion a year. Similarly, Aviva has revealed water leaks are its highest frequency property claim, accounting for approximately a third of all claims by value. The insurer says a single leak from a cistern could cost over £1m. Zurich also ...

Nov. 9, 2020

By Caption Data Limited

St. Lucia Police Traffic Station Battles Mold Contamination and a Termite Infestation

The island nation of Saint Lucia is perhaps best known for its beautiful beaches and stunning scenario, but even buildings in this popular Caribbean destination can encounter mold and termite problems. That is exactly what happened recently when the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) and the Department of Environmental Health were contacted to investigate issues at the Police Traffic ...

Jun. 6, 2016

By Zimmetry Environmental

Seam possible cause of Japan nuke plant tank leak

The operator of Japan's crippled nuclear plant said Saturday that deteriorated seams and a possible contortion of a reassembled storage tank might have caused a massive contaminated water leak that has triggered fears over the plant's radioactive water management. Tokyo Electric Power Co. said that after the foundation of the tank, which was storing radioactive water, partially collapsed two ...

Aug. 26, 2013

By Associated Press

Fixing Leaks Saves Water and Money

The arrival of spring brings an increase in outdoor activity -- including yard chores, deck and outdoor furniture clean up, and swimming pool prep -- that can drive water usage and utility bills up. While this increased seasonal cost is just another reality of home ownership, costs driven by water leaks should not be. American Leak Detection says that from both an environmental and an economic ...

May 3, 2011

By American Leak Detection

Radioactive water leaks at Japanese nuclear plant

The Japanese nuclear watchdog on Wednesday said they are taking the leakage of highly radioactive water at the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant seriously, and proposed raising the rating to describe it from "an anomaly" to a "serious incident." The operator of the plant said about 300 tons (300,000 liters, 80,000 gallons) of contaminated water has leaked from one of hundreds of steel tanks ...

Aug. 21, 2013

By Associated Press

Nation’s Leading Public Adjusters Offer Tips to Prevent Water Damage due to Leaking Water Heaters

Earlier this month, it was reported that a leak from a water heater released approximately 2,000 gallons of water at a County Government Center in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. The water leak impacted about 12,000 square feet of the building and the cost to repair the damage has been estimated at approximately $100,000. All of this damage was caused by a leaking 30-gallon water heater. Water ...

Jul. 27, 2015

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

Two Alabama water leaks finally found

Two major water leaks have been found in the main water pipe system of Centreville, Alabama. The leaks, which the City of Centreville Water Department has been searching for all last week, has left almost 900 homes without running water, while 1,900 residents have been told to boil all their water before using it. This is just a precautionary measure, but illustrates the size of the problem. ...

Oct. 13, 2011

By SealGuard Inc.

WRAS-approved water shut-off solenoid valves for leak detection applications

Aquilar Ltd is pleased to announce the extension of its range of WRAS-approved AquiTron valves (also known as electrically-operated water shut-off valves) for use with its water leak detection systems. The AquiTron range already contained actuated butterfly valves for use on pipe sizes that were too large for the traditional solenoid but now also includes actuated ball valves for occasions when ...

Aug. 10, 2020

By Aquilar Ltd

New Technology Innovation Unlocks Leak Detection Applications

Water leaks in commercial and domestic buildings can be hugely expensive and disruptive if not detected early. Costs for restoration are not the only factor and business interruption can account for a significant contributor to the costs. The challenge historically with leak detection systems have been mainly associated with the following points:- Reliance on incumbent BMS system to deliver ...

Aug. 19, 2020

By Caption Data Limited

Gutermann and Nec Announce Global Cooperation

NEC and Gutermann to Develop Intelligent Water Management for Cities Tokyo and Zurich, October 23, 2012 - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) and Gutermann AG, a Switzerland-based global leader in advanced leak detection technologies, signed an agreement to jointly promote intelligent water loss management solutions and products. The agreement aims to advance joint business development of ...

Oct. 23, 2012

By Gutermann AG

300-ton water leak from tank at Japan nuke plant

The operator of Japan's tsunami-crippled nuclear power plant said Tuesday that about 300 tons of highly radioactive water have leaked from one of the hundreds of storage tanks there - its worst leak yet from one of the vessels. Tokyo Electric Power Co. said the contaminated water leaked from a steel storage tank at the wrecked Fukushima Dai-ichi plant. TEPCO hasn't figured out how or where the ...

Aug. 20, 2013

By Associated Press

First AquiWave wireless water leak detection systems professionally installed & maintained

Aquilar are pleased to announce the first two AquiWave wireless water leak detection systems have been installed by its specialist partner, Diamond Controls, who had previously undergone training with us and receive ongoing technical support as the first systems were installed. The training enabled their installation team to carry out the wireless survey necessary to determine the best water ...

Oct. 16, 2020

By Aquilar Ltd

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