Preparing your water pipes for frigid temperatures
With frigid temperatures still in our area, experts want you to know to be ready in case your water pipes freeze or if they ...
Why do over 1 million Americans live in 'plumbing poverty,' lacking running water?
What the researchers call "plumbing poverty" was once a problem in mostly rural areas, but is increasingly found in U.S.
Frozen pipes? Here's what to do if your pipes freeze and how to unfreeze them
You might have a frozen pipe if you turn on the faucet and only a trickle of water comes out. Here's what to do next.
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Lead poisoning is a serious health threat. Here are 5 things you need to know.
The topic of lead poisoning is back in the news after officials confirmed a case last week at the Golda Meir Lower School.
With cold days ahead, Halifax Water advises customers to keep an eye on pipes
Halifax Water is recommending customers have a safe heat source in the area where the water service lateral enters their home. The lateral is usually located in a basement or utility closet near the ...
Frozen pipes? What to do if your pipes freeze and how to prevent it in extreme cold
In some cases, the Arctic blast gripping Chicago could lead to frozen pipes, which could burst and lead to flooding.
New EPA rule means local governments must check more pipes for lead
Metro Atlanta's largest water utilities, in response to a federal deadline, reported this fall that there were no lead pipes ...
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Home Fire Safety Starts with Awareness: Prevent Dryer Fires
Home fire safety is often a matter of small, mindful habits. Something as commonplace as dryer lint, used by hunters and ...
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Confusion over lead letters sent by water departments, including Philadelphia
The Action News Troubleshooters started asking the spokesperson for the Philadelphia Water Department about the letters early ...