It is rare for us when we get a question that is so thoroughly detailed. One of our listeners emailed us with the following question: “We have fine, black flakes that occasionally come out of our ...

Scientists in Virginia are reporting that home plumbing systems constructed with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic pipes may be more susceptible to leaching of lead and copper into drinking water than ...

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Controlling water’s corrosiveness can affect how it interacts with the piping material and what eventually comes out at the faucet. Lead pipes and lead solder in a city’s water distribution system can ...

If your water pipes sound like the New York Philharmonic Orchestra when you turn a faucet on or off, don’t despair. There’s a good chance that you’re only a few cents away from a simple repair. When a ...

Leaky faucet repair is a common household task that can save water and prevent costly water damage. Understanding the common causes of leaky faucets and how to fix them can empower homeowners to ...