If the fact exists that water flowing through galvanized iron pipes is impregnated with zinc, a simple chemical test by a competent person will readily determine it. All metallic pipes in use are ...

A galvanized pipe is gray as well, but you know it's galvanized if it's also magnetic. You can use a fridge magnet to figure it out. If you have lead or galvanized steel, these pipes will need to ...

But first, call your local plumbing inspector or water utility and ask for a pipe recommendation. The water in some regions is highly corrosive to copper, making plastic (CPVC or PEX) a better choice.

A bill in the Ohio House would require public water systems to replace lead lines within 15 years − a massive undertaking ...

FILE - A copper water supply line, left, is shown connected to a water main after being installed for lead pipe, right, July 20, 2018, in Flint, Mich. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File) Paul Sancya ...

All of the approximately 18,000 lead and galvanized steel water service pipes the city of Flint has identified throughout its neighborhoods are slated for replacement by next year, Mayor Karen ...

The city is replacing outdated galvanized pipes with new copper lines, a project that has seen substantial progress over the past few years. "So today we are changing this water line. It was an ...