Thousands of Connecticut residents have received notices from Aquarion warning them of lead, galvanized or unknown materials making up the pipes in their homes. The water company, which serves ...

Galvanized pipes, if previously used alongside lead, have the potential to absorb and then slowly release lead into the drinking water, a reality that can no longer remain overlooked. Notices have ...

American Water Military Services inspectors did not find any pipes with lead, but they plan to replace galvanized service lines of 54 Fort Leonard Wood buildings within the next five years.

What causes pipes to rust and corrode? Rust occurs when iron and oxygen meet water. Pipes made of older materials such as metal, galvanized steel, or cast iron are more likely to rust. These types of ...