LEAKY WATER PIPES
Tie a bag of vinegar around a clogged shower head; here’s what the overnight soak removes
Mineral build-up can severely affect the performance of your shower head, leading to decreased water pressure and inefficient spray. Utilizing white vinegar, renowned for its acetic acid content, can efficiently dissolve these stubborn deposits overnight. This simple yet cost-effective method not only enhances water flow but also spares you from costly repairs. Always remember to consult the manufacturer’s guidelines, especially for specialized finishes.
Homeowners are paying closer attention to heat loss from water heaters, and here’s why
Homeowners are increasingly insulating old water heater tanks. This simple DIY project helps reduce heat loss. The Department of Energy recommends this as a key way to save on household energy expenses. It is a practical step for older tanks still in good working order. This measure complements other efficiency tips for significant energy savings.
Sticking Aluminum Foil to the Walls of Your House: Why Contractors Recommend It and When You Should Try It
Homeowners can now easily detect wall moisture issues with a simple aluminum foil test. This quick method helps distinguish between condensation and structural water seepage. Understanding the cause prevents costly repairs. The test guides homeowners on whether to improve ventilation or address external drainage problems. Early diagnosis is key to protecting your home.
Zohran Mamdani's first big move to help renters is dealt a blow by court
In a monumental shift within Brooklyn's real estate landscape, Summit Properties USA is on the brink of acquiring more than 90 apartment complexes, a deal that follows the recent bankruptcy of Pinnacle Group. While city officials are expressing doubts regarding Summit's capability to uphold property standards, tenants are left in a state of anxiety over potential declines in living conditions.
Top doctor warns against 3 cockroach-transmitted diseases. Here are symptoms
Cockroaches pose health risks. Dr. Deepak Krishnamurthy warns about cockroach-related diseases. These pests trigger allergies and asthma. They carry bacteria like Salmonella and E. coli. Symptoms include fever, nausea, and diarrhea. Prevent cockroach infestation by sealing entry points. Repair leaks and keep spaces dry. Use traps and baits. Store food properly and clean regularly. Reduce clutter to eliminate hiding spots.
Tiny robots developed to help fix leaky water pipes
UK engineers have developed Pipebots—tiny, autonomous robots that inspect, detect, and repair faults in water pipes, reducing leaks and avoiding costly excavations. Developed by the University of Sheffield and partners, the robots use advanced sensors and cameras, and can communicate with each other to navigate and diagnose issues underground efficiently.
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178 'water warriors' to grace Republic Day parade, celebrate achievements of Jal Jeevan Mission
178 'water warriors' from across India are invited to the 76th Republic Day Parade to meet Jal Shakti Minister C R Paatil. These individuals have been pivotal in promoting the Jal Jeevan Mission, ensuring safe and sustainable drinking water for households, significantly improving their communities' health and living conditions.
Bengaluru's dry run is a national crisis
Indian cities, including Bengaluru, are facing grave water risk due to poor water management, water-illiterate residents, contaminated supplies, leaky distribution networks, and extensive urbanization. The crisis is not a resource scarcity but a combination of bad water management, water-illiterate residents, and unplanned urbanization.
Save water and money with 8 easy ways to conserve water on Water Day and beyond
Conserving water is important for our life and for our planet's natural resources. Water is a finite resource, and with the growing population and increasing demand across the globe, it is essential to conserve water. Conserving water not only helps to save this precious resource but also reduces your water bills.
Green tech fights for limelight at CES gadget fest
Technology geared towards helping the environment has steadily increased in number at CES since the Sin City expo began fifty years ago.
Nine women scientists who are doing phenomenal work
These nine women scientists have aimed for the moon, dissected the brain and shattered glass ceilings.
These YouTube kisans make farming easy
Young farmers are racking up lakhs of views through their videos that share gyan on everything from fertilisers to farm equipment repair.
Stainless steel best for water management: ISSDA
The Delhi Jal Board loses 48% of treated water. A significant reason for that is attributed to leaky pipelines.
Delhi's summer of discontent: Anger, killings over water
Monsoon rains forecast for this week in Delhi will signal an end to the summer, but India faces the worst long-term water crisis in its history
Save water to save ourselves – Act on four fronts to secure depleting water stock: Policy, infrastructure, behaviour, data
If nothing changes, and fast, things will get much worse: estimates indicate that water demand will exceed supply by a factor of two by 2030, driving economic losses of 6% of GDP by 2050.
From bluetooth speakers to a smart wine decanter, here are the best gadgets of 2017
It was a big year for flagship phones that pushed pushed the envelope. But we learnt that high-quality phones can cost less than $1,000.
Water crisis in Maharashtra: UrbanClap to fix leakages in Mumbai homes for free
Abhiraj Bhal, Co-founder UrbanClap, said, “One leaky tap results in approximately 20,000 litres of water being wasted in a year."
Disagreement over using helium gas led to cancellation of project in Bengaluru
The technology involves injecting helium gas into the water supply system and any leakages will be picked by specially-designed sensors.
UPA's failed socialist experiment
If an election is coming, a quick word will raise the LPG cylinder cap or lower CNG prices, ignoring gaping fiscal deficits.
Poke Me: Middle class should be very wary of AAP's subsidies
The AAP government in Delhi has been quick off the block to indulge in populism and sheer giveaways, simply to curry favour with the electorate.
AAP giveaways like power and water sops are fiscally retrograde
Plan for nil water charges for up to 667 litres per day, and a sharp rise in rates thereafter, would be an incentive for meter tampering and exaggerated leakage claims.
Sneak peek: Corner rooms of tech-savvy ministers in government buildings
ET peeped into the corner rooms of cabinet ministers in a few government buildings and returned suitably impressed. Here’s what they saw:
Starved of ideas: Expanding the leaky public distribution system won’t deliver food security
Even accepting increased calorie consumption as the goal, an expanded PDS is not the answer.
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