Klaro makes small wastewater treatment plants for a single user to 5,000 users. The Klaro’s system uses microbes in sludge to break down pollutants dissolved in wastewater. Globally, 80% of wastewater flows back into the ecosystem without being treated or reused, according to United Nations’ water agency, UN Water. Thus, …
Read More »6 top Israeli tech firms solving water problems
Israel is located on a stretch of a desert and 60% of the country is arid. Rainfall is not constant. This resulted in a constant pursuit for new technological solutions to manage water. Israel has a national strategy for water, said Mr William Sarni, founder and chief executive officer, Water …
Read More »Water firms: Use digital technologies or die
Water services firms must use data tools and technologies to make data-drive decisions so as to improve their performances. For example, after a water firm installed electromagnetic meters it found out that it was losing 52% of its water. Research shows that lack of a clear business strategy by managers …
Read More »Be careful when buying water pipes; some are low quality
In August Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs) seized over 20,000 water pipes which failed to meet set quality standards from six firms. Some firms were making the pipes without Kebs Standardisation Mark of Quality. One firm had pipes thinner than the set thickness. Also, its Standardisation Mark permit had expired. …
Read More »Roto water tanks maker profit rise five times to Sh55.3 million
Flame Tree Group makes Roto and Jojo water tanks. The firm also makes and distributes cosmetics, snacks, spices and playground equipment. Covid-19 gave the firm new business ideas. The firm’s profit after tax for the first six months of the year increased five times from Sh9.5 million in June 2019 …
Read More »What is a Plumber’s Snake & How is it used?
A plumber’s snake is a slender, flexible auger used to dislodge clogs in plumbing. The plumber’s snake is often reserved for difficult clogs that cannot be loosened with a plunger. It is also sometimes called a toilet jack. Plumber’s snakes have a coiled (helix-shaped) metal wire with a broader gap …
Read More »How to Choose the Right Plunger
A plunger, force cup, plumber’s friend, or plumber’s helper is a tool used to clear blockages in drains and pipes. It consists of a rubber suction cup with an attached stick (shaft), usually made of wood or plastic. For the common plunger, the cup is pushed down against the drain …
Read More »Rain Water Conservation Products-Kentank
Turnkey Investments Ltd is the leading supplier of these conservation tanks. The company lets you find your perfect rain water storage tank. They supply Large Capacity Water Storage Tanks & Underground Water Storage Tank Systems for commercial and business needs. They are the authorised Dealer of kentainers Ltd Products ie …
Read More »Drinking Water
As at 2012, 62 per cent of the Kenyan population enjoyed access to improved water sources. While 82 per cent of people in urban areas have access to improved water sources, including nearly 60 per cent who have piped water on the premises, only 55 per cent of people in …
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