The contamination in Flint sparked a national dialogue about the harms of lead pipes and the country’s aging water infrastructure.

You may be faced with a decision when building a new home, or remodeling an existing one, about what type of water lines you ...

To conserve water, submariners - both in the UK and the US - spend between as little as 30 seconds in the shower - 15 seconds to wet their hair and body, then turn off the water while they lather and ...

In Venezuela's oil capital of Maracaibo, a drilling frenzy has led to dozens of new wells -- but the valuable liquid being ...

Some homes have hard water—water that contains a high level of calcium, magnesium, lime, or other minerals. Hard water ...

LAST week saw the hottest day of the year so far, when temperatures hit an incredible 33.2C in Charlwood, Surrey. Chances are ...

I’ ve been a master plumber since age 29. I know, it might seem odd to you that a builder is also a plumber. I was attracted ...

The city of Laredo utilities department is investigating reports of an unusual odor and taste in water but said there are no safety concerns or health risks.

Hot Water vs. Steam. Before 1928, hot water heating systems did not have a pump, because it wasn’t invented yet. In the years before, pipe fitters/designers usually ran a separate supply and return ...

For Star subscribers: A recent city study showed that fewer than 30 residents said they’re taking advantage of the decade-old initiative to re-use some of their household water for landscaping.

Dark grey water includes water used to wash dishes – by hand or in a dishwasher – and waste water from washing machines. Using grey water on your plants Light grey water is the least likely to cause ...