A report warning cities against the use of PVC pipes in water systems sparked swift and resounding criticism from the plastics industry, its advocates and at least one leading scientific expert.

Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride, or C-PVC, is commonly used in construction due to its high heat deflection temperature, resistance to corrosive chemicals and relative low cost. C-PVC is available in ...

Scientists in Virginia are reporting that home plumbing systems constructed with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic pipes may be more susceptible to leaching of lead and copper into drinking water than ...

A report from a coalition of U.S. environmental advocacy groups has warned of the health risks of PVC plastic and urged public officials against using the material in community drinking water pipes.

BOSTON (CBS) - Union plumbers say it's not just the dust from cutting PVC pipe that makes installing it so dangerous. Joe King is a plumbing instructor for the union. He tells the I-Team, "It's the ...

Water leaks are a homeowner's nightmare, but there's a good chance you can repair it yourself without calling in an expensive plumber. Pinhole leaks are commonplace and the only way to properly fix ...

Whether you’re just starting out or you’re a seasoned pro, executing plumbing tasks necessitates the proper tools. Often, creating pipe connections might require slicing through copper pipes. As such, ...