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.

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

The network is made from a mixture of materials, including plastic ... Colin Day from Essex and Suffolk Water. "We've covered the biggest leaks - burst pipes that people see.

Insulating pipes goes a long way in helping to avoid this." Cold weather health alerts issued ahead of snow Yorkshire Water recommended polyethylene foam for insulation, as it can be used indoors ...