Flint has replaced about 800 LSLs to date, initially specifying copper based on an informal consensus as it studied other materials. While the city will continue to use copper, there's talk of ...

Q: Several months ago, you wrote about which plumbing pipe might be better for water lines, copper or PEX. You briefly mentioned a new tool that eliminates the need for soldering copper. I would like ...

When joining copper tubing together or to a system component in lieu of a brazed connection, the use of a mechanical connection is not new to our industry. Flare connections have been used for years, ...

Dear Pat: I live in an older ranch house. Over the years, the water flow from the faucets has decreased. I think it has old galvanized iron pipes. Is there anything I can do to fix this problem? —- ...

U.S. EPA prepares rule to speed up spending tied to its $15 billion national effort to replace lead pipes carrying drinking water. The Copper Development Association sees a market for copper pipe and ...

QUESTION: After 18 years in our home, the copper piping is developing pinhole leaks more frequently. We would like to re-pipe by running the replacement water lines above the room ceilings. We have ...