As climate change brings heatwaves, droughts and sudden bursts of torrential rain, much of Europe’s leaky water ...

Unusually, castor oil does not need to be boiled to be saponified by natron, so some soap may have been formed in the process ...

Since it took multiple repairs to stop the leak, sewage spilled into the Red on and off for about two weeks in February 2024.

You might not be aware that approximately 1% of water service lines in Canada contain lead, which may harm residents’ health. Although lead pipes appear thick and durable, the harm they pose is not ...

I did an in-person inspection consultation recently. A man purchased a 50-year-old home next to a ski resort. He and his ...

The City of Tampa is upgrading aging water and wastewater infrastructure in neighborhoods like MacFarlane Park and Forest Hills to improve reliability and reduce flooding risk.

There are no paper products that should go down the drain, even those made from thin compostable. Certain kitchen products ...

To DIY an outdoor soaking tub with a shower, you'll connect the piping to plumbing and build a wooden base for your tub. Find ...

Near my childhood home was a small river. It wasn’t much more than a creek at the best of times, and in dry summers it would sometimes almost dry up completely. But snowmelt revived it each ...

Sonoma Valley and the City of Sonoma are part of an alluvial flood plane of ancient origins. Today, many creeks and streams ...

Ahead of what is predicted to be a busy hurricane season, here's a look at how area officials are preparing and what you need to do to be ready.

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