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.

The Idaho site will serve western markets with high density polyethylene products up to 65 inches in diameter.

I originally planned to go with traditional copper water pipes, using my soldering skills to make the necessary connections.

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 ...

Metro Atlanta water utilities reported that there were no lead pipes in their systems that they knew of, but thousands of pipes on private property remain unchecked.