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AQUALOOP CERTIFIED BY NSF INTERNATIONAL

Posted by MARTIN PFAFF on

AQUALOOP CERTIFIED BY NSF INTERNATIONAL

In an exciting development, our AQUALOOP System 6 - GW 300 L has just received  international certification from the public health and safety watchdog - NSF International. This is one of the most respected independent certification organisations (not-for-profit) in existence today. It provides assurance to the public that AQUALOOP has been tested, audited and approved as compliant to stringent health standards. AQUALOOP is the first 'Onsite Residential and Commercial Water Reuse Treatment' system in New Zealand to receive this certification. DOWNLOAD CERTIFICATE! The NSF certification mark on a product means that the product complies with all standard requirements.      

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REMEMBER WHAT WE WANTED, CHRISTCHURCH?

Posted by Gaylene Barnes on

REMEMBER WHAT WE WANTED, CHRISTCHURCH?

In the aftermath of the Canterbury earthquakes, those involved in developing the Central City Rebuild Plan sought the public’s feedback and views on what they wanted for the Central City. These ideas were gathered through the Share an Idea campaign. By the end of the analysis process in 2011, 105,991 ideas had been coded. This is what we wanted regarding water use in the city. What happened? Water Grey water and stormwater collection systems and re-use should be incorporated into new building design.  Make use of grey water. “Grey-water functions as compulsory for all new high-density buildings in the CBD.” “Think more than Central City. All...

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CHRISTCHURCH RIVERS LOWEST THEY’VE BEEN IN DECADES

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CHRISTCHURCH RIVERS LOWEST THEY’VE BEEN IN DECADES

Christchurch’s rivers are the lowest they’ve been in several decades, records show. Several of the city’s waterways dried up earlier this year, upsetting residents. Months later, some streams remain low and will likely dry up again next year if rain does not arrive. Environment Canterbury’s (ECan) Christchurch-West Melton zone committee met with the Christchurch City Council on Tuesday to give a monthly report on its work in greater Christchurch. Recordings from the headwaters of the Avon, Heathcote and Styx rivers showed they were at their lowest levels in 20 to 30 years, the committee said. Tributaries such as the Waimairi and Wai-Iti streams near Fendalton dried up completely earlier...

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