Everyone knows the formula for concrete is four-two-one: 1 part cement, 2 parts sand, 4 parts of aggregates, and water. But does the purity of the water matter? On top of water purity, you need to think about the amount of water.Humidity, temperature, direct sunlight, and the concrete mix ratio are
Bottled Water: The New Plastic-Free Alternatives
Plastic bottles have come a long way in recent years. Consumer demand for more choice, along with an increased focus on environmental issues, has caused businesses to embrace innovation and re-evaluate their options when it comes to product packaging.The UK Plastics Pact set out several goals for
The Contingency Planning Blind Spot
Water supply interruptions are becoming more and more frequent in the UK, and they have the potential to catch businesses off guard, leaving them with costly, time consuming problems. If your business experiences a power cut, you know who to contact. Problem with your internet or network? You
Supporting Charities this Christmas
2020 has been a challenging year for many charities, so this Christmas, we wanted to do something to help.Water Direct has made Christmas donations to two charities, Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust (EHAAT), and the Kids Cancer Charity. Essex & Herts Air Ambulance
Construction Site Supply Interruptions: What to Do if you have No Water
If a supply interruption means you have no water on your construction site, there's no need to panic. We have produced this simple step by step guide to help you get your water supply sorted, and your construction site back to normal as quickly as possible. Water is a vital resource for the
Water for Construction Sites: Pipework Chlorination & Certification
What is Pipework Chlorination? Pipework chlorination is the process of chemically disinfecting water pipes to ensure that they are safe for carrying drinking water.If pipes are not chlorinated prior to being connected to a mains supply, any water flowing through these pipes can pick up
Water for Construction Sites: Welfare
Static Water Tanks Aqube™ Bottled Water Construction Site Water Supply Construction sites require a reliable, clean water supply, not only for construction processes, but also for the welfare of those working on-site.The provision
Meeting Increased Demand
According to the Met Office, May 2020 was the UK’s sunniest calendar month on record.Last month was also England’s driest May on record, with just 17% of the average rainfall for the time of year.With the UK on lockdown due to COVID-19, household water usage was already higher than usual. Coupled
Water Direct Invests Further in Purpose-Built Premises
In 2019 Water Direct invested more than £1m in expansion into new premises in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, designed to augment its offering across the Midlands and North of England. Less than a year later, the company is investing a further £1m in new, purpose-built premises close to