From our own David Watksy's childhood home to more than 250,000 American homes affected each year, frozen pipes can strike any home experiencing unexpected winter weather. When frozen pipes and valves ...

Most of the plumbing pipes in the United States are oversize, wasting water in a time of increasing drought. By Megy Karydes Many high-performing, water-saving fixtures and appliances are designed ...

FOLSOM — Some Folsom residents are alarmed after receiving a letter from the city warning them that the type of water pipe in their home may contain lead. The City of Folsom said the letter was not to ...

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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 ...

With frost and freezing temps this week, Michiganders may be starting to plan ahead for fulltime winter weather that can freeze pipes and lead to more significant problems. Last winter, many ...

The intense cold front and powerful winter storms sweeping across the country are affecting areas not typically accustomed to such frigid temperatures, including Houston. In these arctic conditions, ...

INDIANA, USA — The coldest air of the 2024-2025 winter season is quickly rushing south into the U.S., bringing many states north of the Ohio River down below zero with wind chills below zero as far ...

Dayton estimates that roughly one in seven water service lines in the city are partially or fully made out of lead or galvanized steel and may need to be replaced by 2037 to comply with federal ...

Forecasters anticipate intense cold weather next week in Houston, with temperatures as cold as 20 degrees expected Monday through Wednesday. And broken pipes and damaged homes are the last thing ...

This story was updated to accurately reflect where unknown service lines are located. COVINGTON, KY. – Workers in yellow vests have started making their way to thousands of Covington homes this week ...

Flint has replaced most of its lead water pipes, more than ten years after contaminated water was found in the Michigan city's water system, prompting national outrage. State officials submitted a ...