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 ...

Plastic pipe producers are in a good position to meet increasing demand as U.S. cities update drinking water and wastewater systems, but that's also bringing a new wave of criticism from environmental ...

If your house went up in the 1980s, the most expensive thing hiding behind the drywall may not be knob‑and‑tube wiring or ...

By Stephen Clapham It may shock people to learn that cancer is the most dangerous threat to firefighter health and safety. In ...

Q: Can you give me information on a lawsuit about plastic water pipe used in homes? I heard a little of it over the radio a couple of weeks ago. They said the maker of the pipe would pay to have it ...

Lab tests may help explain high levels of benzene in water after recent California wildfires In August, a massive wildfire tore through the San Lorenzo Valley north of Santa Cruz, Calif., destroying ...

Wildfires in California have been brutal in recent years, not only torching millions of acres of forest but also blazing through developed areas with vicious force. Fifteen of the 20 most destructive ...

Three plastic pipe trade groups are joining for an educational campaign that aims to address myths and misinformation about their products and highlight the benefits through a fact-based yet light ...

When wildfires swept through the hills near Santa Cruz, California, in 2020, they released toxic chemicals into the water supplies of at least two communities. One sample found benzene, a carcinogen, ...

Over the past few months, clean water has come under the microscope thanks to a slew of research analyzing what’s in the stuff we drink. The latest is a study that has detected a previously ...

The Brazil Plastic Pipe Market is projected to show a significant growth, to contribute ~ Bn by 2027 with PVC Pipes used in plumbing, water supply, irrigation, sewage, oil and gas, and HVAC, among ...