Frequently asked questions about PVC pipes

Wondering about PVC pipe? Here are some FAQs referenced in the recently published 2nd ed. of Hanser Publications' PVC Handbook.
Yahoo

Lead water pipes created a health disaster in Flint, but replacing them with cheaper plastic − as some cities are doing − carries hidden costs

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Plastic water pipes may be cheaper, but they also come with risks Mark Bernard/iStock/Getty Images Plus Flint, Michigan, made ...
Finance & Commerce

Replacing lead pipes with cheaper plastic carries hidden costs

Editor’s note: This article, distributed by The Associated Press, was originally published on The Conversation website. The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and ...
The Beaumont Enterprise

Column: Why Cities Should Replace Lead Service Lines with Plastic Pipes

Water service lines are the pipes connecting the water main to a building that are often connected to the water meter. A surprising number of cities in the United States have water service lines made ...
KSBW The Central Coast

Sewer pipe replacement in Carmel starts next week

A new project is kicking off in Carmel to replace sewer pipes.The Carmel Area Wastewater District is starting to replace old sewer lines. Residents hope that replacing the sewer with plastic instead ...