Scientists suspected that, among other possibilities, plastic drinking water pipes exposed to extreme heat released the chemicals (SN: 11/13/20). Now, lab experiments show that’s possible.

I originally planned to go with traditional copper water pipes, using my soldering skills to make the necessary connections. I had heard of PEX, but was skeptical of anything plastic lasting long ...

Yorkshire Water has advised customers to insulate their pipes ahead of the weekend after the Met Office issued a yellow ...

Melted plastic pipes and drastic water-pressure drops are potentially leaching toxic chemicals and contaminants into local ...