Q: I live in a 1940s house that has galvanized pipes. The cold-water tap in the bathtub has become blocked. A plumber said debris is clogging the pipe, and the only thing I can do is repipe the ...

The letter does not mean you have lead in your water. It is part of a requirement to find out what kind of pipes you have in your home.

If you succumb to a frozen pipe, a plumber will charge $259, which includes labor and material, to unfreeze it and repair the leak if the pipe burst. But this is a dicey job, and it's often not ...

The galvanized pipes that still exist in the borough are 70-plus years old, Maurer said. According to the state Department of Health, at least 20% of human exposure to lead is from drinking water.

Over a period of years, RPU plans to enroll the affected property owners in the program and replace the lead and galvanized service lines at no cost to the homeowners. It's hoped the project can be ...

Leaks usually show themselves at threaded joints because when pipes are threaded the galvanized coating is compromised, leaving the steel or iron exposed.

The city of Greensboro acknowledged the issue. Deborah Robert's pipe cracked after a firefighter tested a hydrant. But what happened next is why Roberts is upset.

NEWTON — An ordinance requiring local property owners to replace lead and galvanized-steel water pipes will go to a public hearing on June 24, the town council decided this week. Ordinance 2024 ...

Homeowners on Haley Street in Midland might have received a letter from the city asking residents to replace their galvanized pipes in order to avoid issues during a water main replacement. The ...

Q: I live in a 1940s house that has galvanized pipes. The cold-water tap in the bathtub has become blocked. A plumber said debris from the pipes was clogging the pipe, and the only thing I could ...