When it comes to water heater installation and replacement costs, several factors come into play, such as the labor cost per hour, parts and materials and the size of the unit.

Some of the additives used to make flexible rubber plumbing parts could be leaking into our drinking water, a new study suggests. Small amounts of these additives were found during the testing of real ...

Chloramine can cause rubber parts in plumbing systems to deteriorate, sometimes leaving an oily residue in tubs or sinks. It's not a major problem and hasn't been well publicized.

With that in mind, I put together my list of five water-saving plumbing fixtures that really work and can be installed easily in any home: 1. Install a “PRV”(pressure-reducing valve) on your ...

Watering plants at the wrong time or using a leaky sprinkler wastes water and money, so it's smarter to water early or late ...

Your home's plumbing system keeps your water hot, your sink running, and your drains and toilets clog-free.It's one of the ...

As drinking water flows through pipes and into a glass, it runs against the rubber seals inside some plumbing devices. These parts contain additives that contribute to their flexibility and ...

Installing a water softener eliminates most of these issues by removing hardness minerals from the water supply before they ...

More than 2 million people in the US lack running water and basic indoor plumbing, ... “In parts of the South, African Americans are the group most likely to lack complete plumbing.

New recalls reveal some plumbing parts, most of them manufactured overseas, may be leaching lead into your home's water supply. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. WATCH HERE ...

The town is warning residents on Greenville’s public water system of instances of elevated levels of lead have been found in some households Greenville Water Department samples.