While lead in paint was banned in 1978 and in plumbing in 1986, it can persist in older buildings. If you’re not sure whether your home contains this hazard, testing is simpler than you might think.

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Tap water is central to just about everything you do at home, from drinking to showering to cooking. You’ll probably never go a day without using it. But how much can you really trust your home’s ...

Waterbury residents will remain under a boil water advisory until water testing results confirm the water’s safety, officials said. According to Mayor Paul Pernerewski Jr.’s office, water samples have ...