SACRAMENTO – California home builders on Monday won the right to use less-expensive plastic water piping instead of copper, ending a two-decade-long battle against groups that warned of plastic’s ...

PVC pipes are durable but not indestructible—leaks, cracks, and joint failures happen. Knowing quick fixes and permanent solutions can save you from costly water damage. With the right tools, ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A report from a coalition of U.S. environmental advocacy groups has warned of the health risks of PVC plastic and urged public ...

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The cost of constructing houses is set to go down after quality regulator certified the use of plastic water pipes. The Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs) says they are safer and more durable than metal ...