Water pipes are among the main sources of childhood lead exposure. Identifying and replacing these hidden hazards can be a ...

Many industry and water officials argue plastic pipes pose no health risks ... The White House estimates that more than 9 million homes across the country are still supplied by lead pipelines ...

Nearly 2,000 miles of aging asbestos concrete pipes are carrying drinking water in the City of San Diego. Experts are divided ...

Burst pipes are a nightmare for homeowners, and can cost thousands to fix. Learn how to protect pipes from freezing—and what ...

Hills was one of 6,600 residents to receive the letter, which states that the type of water pipes leading into her home has "unknown ... galvanized or plastic. "We're really looking at the section ...

They said it happened after their landlord agreed to let DC Water replace the lead pipes leading to the home while they were ... occurred because of faulty plastic tubing on a sink.

Plastic pipes are generally easy to identify ... So if you have an older home, testing your water is a good idea. Since you can’t see, taste or smell lead in drinking water, there’s no ...