Discover the fascinating process of turning waste plastic into high-quality PVC pipes. First, the discarded plastic is ...

West Virginia communities struggle with aging water infrastructure, causing dayslong — or even weekslong — water outages and ...

Shocking findings reveal that nearly 600,000 people in France may be drinking tap water contaminated with a known carcinogen.

Urban wildfires like LA’s make harmful chemicals from burning plastics and electronics that can make indoor air dangerous for months.

A 2024 rule finally required toxic lead water pipes to be replaced. Republican lawmakers want to repeal it — but we won’t let ...

Plastic pipes, especially those made from PVC, are a major contributor to microplastic pollution, releasing harmful chemicals ...

PVC pipe is a standard in home improvement and maintenance projects. Gluing the pipes doesn't have to be difficult, but you should avoid these common mistakes.

Drinking water contamination can also come from the air and from damage to water system infrastructure. Heat can partially melt plastic pipes and water meters, releasing chemicals; smoke can be ...

Municipal water pipes damaged by fire ... present in plastic, adhesives and other household materials, can also contaminate drinking water and disperse easily into the air. Local utilities are ...

Thousands of homes in North Wales could be without water until Sunday after a burst water pipe posed 'complex challenges' to engineers trying to repair it. Supply issues first became a problem for ...

Locals fear shops may run out of bottled water after a burst water pipe has forced five schools to close and may leave 40,000 homes without supplies. Yesterday, a burst water main at Bryn Cowlyd ...

Coloradans bundling up ahead of this weekend’s arctic blast should also plan on keeping their homes cozy, particularly for water pipes that can freeze and burst during subzero cold snaps.