Few states have as many miles of lead pipes for water service as Pennsylvania. But cleaning up the problem isn’t so simple, even with more federal funding. Pittsburgh and Philadelphia alone report ...

Many homeowners notice that plumbing noise becomes more prominent at night. Sounds such as knocking, ticking, banging, humming, or rushing water often seem louder when the building is quiet. While ...

Anytime the temperatures drop below freezing, our pipes are at risk of bursting in winter. The odds of having plumbing issues, without proper heating and insulation, increase significantly when the ...

If you've noticed moisture forming on your cold water pipes, you might assume that there's a leak. Before you call a plumber, though, take a deep breath. The true culprit could be something much more ...

Copper pipes show corrosion signs like discoloration and green patches, which indicate potential failure points, especially under chloramine disinfection conditions PEX piping is vulnerable to ...

As Gina Ramirez buckled her 11-year-old son into her car for their drive to school, she handed him a plastic water bottle. “I would love to be able to have him put a cup under the tap if he was ...

Chicago has a lead pipe problem. The city estimates that about 412,000 out of roughly 491,000 water service lines require replacement because they are known or suspected to contain lead. That’s the ...

I’ve been a master plumber since age 29. I know, it might seem odd to you that a builder is also a plumber. I was attracted to plumbing for several reasons. Designing a plumbing system is a fun and ...

The bottom line? While the calendar says Autumn, a winter storm has a firm grip on the mountains of Northern and Central Utah with periods of heavy, wet snow and substantial accumulation through ...