THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION ISSUED A FINAL RULE THIS MONTH REQUIRING DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO IDENTIFY AND REPLACE LEAD PIPES WITHIN THE NEXT DECADE. THE VOLUNTEERS FOUND COPPER ...
It’s a big mystery, what many of the water pipes connecting Richmonders to the city’s water mains are made of – specifically, how many were made of lead — so the city Department of Public ...
As temperatures fall below freezing, your water pipes can freeze, which blocks the flow of water. If you don't thaw the pipe and relieve the built-up pressure, you could end up with a burst water pipe ...
Water quality is essential for the health and well-being of your family. However, old or damaged pipes can cause water contamination, affecting their taste, appearance, and safety. Pipe restoration is ...
What’s the Harm? “While copper is very resistant to corrosion, untreated lead pipes and plumbing tend to corrode over time. When drinking water comes in contact with lead pipes and plumbing ...
Major utilities in the Columbia area have not found any lead pipes carrying water from main water lines to people’s property, an encouraging discovery amid the increasing challenges of providing ...
Lead does not occur naturally in water. Lead in water is caused by corrosion of older pipes, plumbing fixtures, and faucets. The risk for homes built after 1978 is very low, but lead pipes ...