Nigeria had no real water resources development management programme until 1976 when twelve River Basin Development Authorities (RBDA) were established and charged with functions that covered all the facets in the resources development, utilisation and conservation. Her immense natural water resources are evident in annual heavy rainfall, numerous large rivers and great ground water reserves. […]
What to do if theres a leak in your house? Read on to discover what you need to do in the event of a leak and what you can do to prepare now.
Can a domestic customer choose to have a water meter? Domestic customers who currently pay on an unmeasured (unmetered) basis have the legal right at any time to give their water company a notice requiring them to fix charges by reference to the volume of water supplied (i.e. on a metered basis). Tenants also have […]
Medium-depth boreholes, which are drilled 300m below ground, differ from standard ground source heat pump borehole depths of 100 – 230m. Here, we examine the ways in which deeper boreholes could bring about more ground source opportunities for projects with limited land area – just like Daisyfield tower blocks. Is there unexploited potential in medium-depth […]
Water treatment is any process that improves the quality of water to make it appropriate for a specific end-use. The end use may be drinking, industrial water supply, irrigation, river flow maintenance, water recreation or many other uses, including being safely returned to the environment. Water treatment removes contaminants and undesirable components, or reduces their […]
In Nigeria, drilling a borehole for your home is a long-term investment with a premium return on investment (ROI). Borehole water safeguards you and your loved ones from common but deadly sicknesses like cholera and typhoid. It is the safest way to assess clean water and ensure a constant supply.