How to protect your pipes during freezing weather
Temperatures are expected to fall below or near freezing in the Austin area for much of this week. Here's how you can protect your pipes.
Prepare for the coldest Arctic blast: How to keep your pipes from freezing at home
As an incoming Arctic blast is expected, failure to prepare can cause damage to homes and cost homeowners thousands in repairs. Here's what to do.
Michigan's cold weather could freeze your pipes. Steps you should take to avoid problems
As millions of Michiganders face snow and frigid temperatures this week some homeowners could see pipes freeze. How to prevent it. How to thaw them.
How to avoid frozen pipes in freezing temperatures
The phones are starting to ring at Connecticut plumbing companies regarding frozen pipes. Your house may have some weak spots making it susceptible to pipes freezing and possibly bursting. “Once we get below freezing consistently things start to freeze up so we’ve got a few calls,
Cold Can Be Costly: Tips to Avoid the Havoc of Frozen Pipes
With temperatures in Virginia expected to plummet into the teens and single digits this week, AAA Insurance is urging homeowners to prepare for the potential damage caused by frozen pipes. The severe cold can put both plastic and copper pipes at risk of freezing,
Tips from a pro on how to avoid frozen pipes this winter
When the temperature drops, every call to his office is an emergency, according to Scott County plumber, Gary Phillips.
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Worried about lead pipes? Here’s what to do.
Older homes that were renovated after 1986 might still have lead piping, depending on whether the plumbing was updated. Check the service line that brings water into your house. Most of the ...
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Is your NYC apartment served by lead pipes? Here’s what to know.
There are nearly 250,000 pipes carrying drinking water in New York City that are made of lead or may contain lead. But figuring out what to do if you live in a building served by one of those ...
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Opinion: Why does the U.S. still have lead pipes? Blame this trade group
In October, the Environmental Protection Agency issued a ruling mandating the removal of all lead pipes supplying ...
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Even though lead pipes are gone, schools are still testing positive
Sand Creek Middle School does not have lead pipes for its drinking water, yet individual faucets would test positive for an unsafe amount of lead. Officials discovered the problem was lead in ...
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$15 billion may be a drop in the bucket when replacing millions of lead pipes in WNY
A new presidential administration likely won’t change federal regulations to remove all lead pipes that took effect under President Biden, according to area drinking water providers. But water ...
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Drinking Water Map Shows States Impacted by Lead Contamination
Following a change in the law back in October, water utilities across the nation are now required to identify and replace water systems using lead pipes within 10 years. The ruling has led to a ...
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Another View: Why does the U.S. still have lead pipes? Blame this trade group
With dazzling success, the Lead Industries Association spent decades pushing the use of poisonous lead pipes and paint.