Service lines of homes built before 1977 will be inspected as part of a federally mandated lead pipe inventory.

Florence says there isn't a danger for lead poisoning in the water lines. An EPA rule says some customers' galvanized ...

The Dallas Water Utilities Department sent thousands of letters in recent weeks identifying the possibility of lead pipes on ...

Plumbing leaks can lead to significant water damage, costly repairs, and even health hazards if mold begins to grow in damp ...

Introduction PVC pipe is a white plastic pipe used in plumbing and drainage systems. PVC has become a common substitute for metal piping ...

The Washington factory is No. 17 for the employee-owned company that is also building a new facility in Florida for polyethylene and polypropylene pipe.

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Yellow is Galvanized requiring replacement. Galvanized pipes are, or have been downstream of lead and or unknown materials. Light Blue is unknown, and per the EPA, these must be assumed to be lead ...

Since galvanized parts to be recycled are of different sizes and complexity ... referring to housings for hand showers, pipe collars and knobs and buttons on fittings. “Because it was previously not ...

Water firms are so behind on renovations that dangerous lead pipes won’t be eradicated for more than 1,000 years, a watchdog has warned. There are around 5.7 million lead-lined pipes ...

Residents must first locate their water meter. The next step is to press a magnet to the pipe. If the magnet sticks, the pipe is likely made of galvanized steel. Residents can scratch the pipe with a ...