Syracuse’s water pipe woes: It’s going to take twice as long to replace lead lines, city admits

Syracuse, NY – Syracuse fell far short of its promise to remove 3,000 dangerous lead water pipes this year. Instead, it ...
Oregonian

Tips to prevent frozen pipes from bursting — and how to clean up water if they do

Water leaks are always troublesome, but burst pipes create instant and sometimes long-lasting damage to a home. As freezing temperatures and snow hit parts of Oregon on Thursday, it’s time to think ...
Grist

Lead pipes are everywhere in Chicago. Here’s how to protect yourself.

Chicago residents risk daily lead exposure from toxic lead service lines, the underground pipes that connect buildings to the city’s water supply. The city has the most lead service lines in the ...
app.com

Frozen pipes: Recognizing the signs, preventing damage and safe thawing methods

No water or low water pressure: This is the most obvious sign. If you turn on a faucet and no water comes out, or only a trickle, it could indicate a frozen pipe. Discolored water: If you do get water ...
The Denver Post

Here’s how to prevent (and thaw) frozen pipes as arctic cold blast hits Colorado

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Coloradans bundling up ahead of this weekend’s arctic blast should also plan on keeping their homes cozy, particularly for water pipes that can freeze and ...
WFAA8

How to prevent pipes from freezing and how to thaw them when they do

DALLAS — The cold weather is here and Old Man Winter has reared his ugly head in North Texas, bringing in freezing temperatures and the chance for snow! Whenever winter weather strikes, homeowners let ...
NBC Chicago

Frozen pipes? What to do if your pipes freeze and how to prevent it in extreme cold

Extreme cold warnings and cold advisories were in effect across the Chicago area Tuesday, already leading to hundreds of schools, offices, daycares and more closing due to dangerous wind chills as low ...
The Grio

10 years later, Flint nearly done replacing lead pipes that caused major water crisis

Jeffrey Bell watched as crews dug up and replaced neighbors’ lead water pipes, hoping his mother’s house would be next. Workers told him it wasn’t on their list but probably assigned to another ...