If you’ve never heard of polybutylene piping, chances are you’ve never needed a major plumbing renovation in your house. Polybutylene is often called “poly,” “Poly B,” or “PB.” These days, it no ...

An unexpected failure of a weld on a 54-inch steel water main caused millions of dollars in damage in southwest Detroit and is prompting the Great Lakes Water Authority to look more closely at steel ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - If you haven’t checked your mailbox recently, you may be missing a very important letter from the Charleston Water System. The utility sent out 70,000 letters to its ...

As the cold temperatures outside linger on, homes and businesses are starting to experience some maintenance issues. Freezing ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin’s public water system doesn’t contain any lead pipes, Austin Water officials confirmed in a Wednesday release. The update came after a multi-year inspection effort facilitated ...

Winston Martin toggled the joystick on an Xbox controller, his eyes fixed to the screen in front of him. Sitting inside a truck parked outside a Walmart on the North Side, he watched as a ...

A landmark federal commitment to fund the elimination of a toxic national legacy—lead drinking water pipes—promises to improve the public health outlook for millions of people across the U.S. But it ...

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 ...

The utilisation of heat pipes in nuclear reactor systems represents a transformative approach to thermal management, combining inherent safety with enhanced efficiency. Heat pipes offer a passive, ...

(WSVN) - A leaky pipe is usually a minor problem for homeowners, but for residents in one Broward community, it has turned into a major issue. The Nightteam’s Kevin Ozebek has his special assignment ...