Author: Rowan Guthrie Maybe you don’t think about what your water pipes are made of, but you should. The type of pipe material has a big impact on your plumbing system, your water quality and your wallet. Therefore, knowing the different types can help you prevent...
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What You Need to Know About New Policies to Replace Lead Water Lines
Author: Kaia Koglin Lead was widely used in water pipes prior to 1986. It was easy to work with, and the health consequences of lead exposure weren't very well understood. However, we now understand the health impact of lead. Although it's no longer used for water...
What You Need to Know About Lead and Copper Water Lines
Author: Geoffrey Sperring Many homes have water mains connected by lead service lines. Lead in water can cause neurological damage to children and high blood pressure, reproductive harm and cognitive impairment in adults. In 1991, the Environmental Protection Agency...
What Is Home Infrastructure?
Author: Rowan Guthrie In the flurry of daily life, terms like "infrastructure" often float around in political rhetoric or distant discussions about city planning. It’s not something the average American thinks about on a normal day. Yet, as homeowners, understanding...
How to Tell If Your Water Lines Are Lead
Author: Rowan Guthrie Water: The lifeblood of the human race. Where would we be without a steady supply of fresh, clean water? Somewhere we wouldn’t want to be, that’s for sure. That’s why ensuring the safety of our drinking water is a concern that touches the heart...
How to Perform a Home Water Quality Test
Author: Rowan Guthrie Ensuring water quality isn't only about improving health — it’s a necessity to life. A home water quality test is a simple yet effective way to assess the safety and purity of your water supply. Whether you rely on municipal water or a private...
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What’re Your Water Pipes Made Of? (Hint: You Should Probably Find Out)
Author: Rowan Guthrie Maybe you don’t think about what your water pipes are made of, but you should. The type of pipe material has a big impact on your plumbing system, your water quality and your wallet. Therefore, knowing the different types can help you prevent...
What You Need to Know About New Policies to Replace Lead Water Lines
Author: Kaia Koglin Lead was widely used in water pipes prior to 1986. It was easy to work with, and the health consequences of lead exposure weren't very well understood. However, we now understand the health impact of lead. Although it's no longer used for water...
What You Need to Know About Lead and Copper Water Lines
Author: Geoffrey Sperring Many homes have water mains connected by lead service lines. Lead in water can cause neurological damage to children and high blood pressure, reproductive harm and cognitive impairment in adults. In 1991, the Environmental Protection Agency...
What Is Home Infrastructure?
Author: Rowan Guthrie In the flurry of daily life, terms like "infrastructure" often float around in political rhetoric or distant discussions about city planning. It’s not something the average American thinks about on a normal day. Yet, as homeowners, understanding...
How to Tell If Your Water Lines Are Lead
Author: Rowan Guthrie Water: The lifeblood of the human race. Where would we be without a steady supply of fresh, clean water? Somewhere we wouldn’t want to be, that’s for sure. That’s why ensuring the safety of our drinking water is a concern that touches the heart...
How to Perform a Home Water Quality Test
Author: Rowan Guthrie Ensuring water quality isn't only about improving health — it’s a necessity to life. A home water quality test is a simple yet effective way to assess the safety and purity of your water supply. Whether you rely on municipal water or a private...