The key to thawing frozen pipes is consistent gentle heat. Use a space heater or hairdryer but never an open flame. When in doubt, call a plumber.

Water expands as it freezes, putting pressure on whatever contains it. Pipes that are more likely to freeze are those exposed to cold in uninsulated areas, including crawl spaces and attics, as well ...

Erie Water Works is in the process of a $72 million project to replace nearly 7,400 lead service lines. The project aims to protect public health by removing deteriorating pipes that could contaminate ...

The Louvre, one of the greatest art museums in the world—home to the Mona Lisa—has an uneasy relationship with its neighbor, the River Seine. In 2016, the Louvre’s curators rushed to relocate ...

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Chicago residents risk daily lead exposure from toxic lead service lines, the underground pipes that connect buildings to the city’s water supply. The city has the most lead service lines in the ...

Thousands of NYC homes still get water through lead pipes. Here’s how to check your service line, test your tap and take simple steps to reduce exposure. Ten years of tap sample data published by THE ...

Water purifiers play a crucial role in ensuring clean, safe drinking water by removing harmful impurities and contaminants. Among the many options available, Best water purifiers with excellence of ...

Schenectady General Services Commissioner Paul LaFond discusses the ruptures to a 36-inch water pipe near the city’s water treatment facility in Rotterdam on Monday. Mayor Gary McCarthy looks on.

Copper water bottles are everywhere now — on kitchen shelves, in yoga studios, and proudly sitting on office desks. And for a good reason. When used properly, copper vessels can do more than just ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Long-term water pipe work on Belmont and Commonwealth Avenue in Springfield is set to begin on Monday and continue through this fall, resulting in intermittent lane ...

Indian River County faces critical water and wastewater infrastructure challenges due to population growth and state-mandated septic tank upgrades. The county's Integrated Water Master Plan aims to ...