In some cases, the Arctic blast gripping Chicago could lead to frozen pipes, which could burst and lead to flooding.

With dazzling success, the Lead Industries Association spent decades pushing the use of poisonous lead pipes and paint.

The findings give new insight into the dangers of urban wildfires that burn plastics and other chemicals in homes and ...

Metro Atlanta water utilities reported that there were no lead pipes in their systems that they knew of, but thousands of pipes on private property remain unchecked.

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The speed and severity of the temperature change are what distinguish a flash freeze from typical freezing processes.

There are a number of steps you can take to prepare for the storm, from having a plan in place in the event of a power outage ...

Do not drink” orders have been issued in some areas where damaged pipes that lost pressure might pull in toxic smoke and ...

Offramps along Interstate 5, a major north-south artery, were closed as flames raced along hilltops and down into rugged ...

Electrical Hazards Water intrusion into electrical systems creates dangerous conditions. Wet outlets, wiring, or appliances can lead to electrical ... flooding or burst pipes, other sources ...

Most of the United States is being assailed with extreme winter weather this week as Arctic air blasts south from Canada, ...