Peoria city council discussed lead contamination in the city’s water, which is caused by lead pipes, and Illinois American Water is working to replace the pipes and provide testing kits and ...

From historical symbols to heat relief, these charming waterworks are enjoying a renaissance of sorts as cooling-off spots in increasingly hotter cities.There' s something about the shimmer, tinkle, ...

If pipes freeze solid, residents lose access to running water completely and the pressure buildup can cause pipes to burst, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

Nearly 2,000 miles of aging asbestos concrete pipes are carrying drinking water in the City of San Diego. Experts are divided on the health risks they may pose.

Water providers in the Philadelphia region are applauding new federal regulations that require the removal of all lead pipes in the U.S. within 10 years. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rule, ...

Lead pipes were common at the turn of the century, and finally outlawed only in the late 1980s. They do not always leach massive quantities of the heavy metal into a household water supply.

If every water fixture is sluggish or dry, there’s a good chance the pipes are frozen near the main water intake, Torres said. Exterior walls are also more likely to have frozen pipes.

Over the years, more homeowners have chosen water-saving devices, including those bearing the Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense label, which debuted in 2006. Products featuring the ...

For years before a crippling water system break, Atlanta was required to spend billions on its sewer system. Investment in the water system fell off. After the days-long outage in Midtown and ...

Birmingham Real-Time News Birmingham Water Works warning: Your pipes could contain lead Updated: Nov. 08, 2024, 9:48 a.m. | Published: Nov. 08, 2024, 9:40 a.m.

If your water meter is in the basement, ensure the area is heated and check for broken windows. If you have piping in the garage, ensure the garage doors stay closed and try to insulate the pipes.

Weather Tips to prevent frozen pipes from bursting — and how to clean up water if they do Updated: Feb. 13, 2025, 1:25 p.m. | Published: Feb. 13, 2025, 10:34 a.m.