However, while most pipe materials have issues over long periods of time, there are potential hidden costs to using plastic pipes in drinking water systems that are raising serious questions and ...

With the EPA’s toxic review of vinyl chloride, South Texas should analyze water pipes in a changing regulatory environment.

The EPA estimates that 9.2 million service lines that deliver drinking water to U.S. homes and businesses are made of lead. The federal government considers replacing these lead pipes a top ...

Plastic pipe producers are in a good position to meet increasing demand as U.S. cities update drinking water and wastewater systems, but that's also bringing a new wave of criticism from ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency said Tuesday it will defend the Biden administration’s aggressive rule ...

With the EPA’s toxic review of vinyl chloride, North Carolina communities should analyze water pipes in a changing regulatory environment.

Replacing pipes with plastic could cause other issues, Rumpler said, since the long-term risks of using PVC (a type of plastic) to carry drinking water are currently unknown.

Service lines are pipes that run from main water lines to people’s homes. Most of the lines checked so far have been made of galvanized steel or plastic, according to the city.

Service lines are pipes that run from main water lines to people’s homes. Most of the lines checked so far have been made of galvanized steel or plastic, according to the city.