Expert panel formed in Hong Kong to probe chronic water loss at Yuen Long estate

    Expert panel formed in Hong Kong to probe chronic water loss at Yuen Long estate

    Hong Kong authorities have set up a three-member expert group to look into persistent freshwater losses at Yuen Long’s Fairview Park housing estate, following criticism from landlords over bureaucratic inertia. But the Water Supplies Department maintained that it was not responsible for repairing water pipes laid within private land, though authorities would provide technical support…

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    UK self-healing water pipe technology slashes leakage repair times by 90% and costs by 88%

    UK self-healing water pipe technology slashes leakage repair times by 90% and costs by 88%

    A self-healing pipe technology developed in Gateshead is significantly reducing the time, cost, and disruption associated with water leak repairs. Developed in 2019 by Origin Tech, Origin No Dig®  allows water providers to repair leaks without the need for excavation or even knowing the exact location or size of the leak. The new technology comes…

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