In the opinion of some, the use of galvanized iron for water pipes, conveying water for drinking and culinary purposes, is injurious. Others take opposite ground in regard to this matter ...

Service lines are used to connect water meters and the city’s water supply to homes. Lead and galvanized pipes can leak lead into drinking water, which can cause several health issues.

At least 40,000 lead and galvanized metal pipes in Erie and Niagara counties will need to be removed and replaced by 2037 under new federal drinking water rules that took effect in November.

Cold weather can lead to frozen pipes and expensive plumbing bills. So while the daytime temperatures are going to be warmer, ...

Lead particles that have attached themselves to the surface of galvanized steel pipes can enter the water over time, resulting in increased lead levels, according to the Environmental Protection ...

Galvanized service lines, if downstream from lead pipes, can absorb the toxin and contaminate the drinking water. In September, Council weighed options for funding the replacement of galvanized ...