An Iowa City resident wrote to Curious Iowa, a series from The Gazette that answers readers’ questions, to find out what ...

A series of tests conducted by The Copper Sustainability Partnership (CuSP) have revealed that plastic pipes pose significant ...

PEX pipes are used in plumbing systems. These fittings ensure the pipes stay ... Eff-fitting.ca fittings do not wear out easily. They can handle high pressure and extreme temperatures. This means you ...

One day a copper pipe is leaking, and then, it stops. Sorry, it’s not a miracle, it’s science. And unfortunately, that ...

Well-insulated homes or ones with extra pipe coverings or even flexible piping like PEX are less at risk ... Homes in the Deep South are particularly at greater risk. If you are in a high chance area, ...

When it comes to modern plumbing, two types of pipe dominate the conversation: CPVC pipes (Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride) and PEX pipes (Cross-Linked Polyethylene). These materials have replaced ...

If you have high blood pressure, medication may be an important part of the plan to keep you healthy. Also called antihypertensive medicines, these drugs can't cure high blood pressure but can ...

KOTA KINABALU: High Non-Revenue Water (NRW) rates and undetected pipe bursts are being blamed for the low water pressure affecting consumers in Putatan and Penampang in recent months. Works ...

Nov. 21, 2024 — Scientists have discovered how long-term treatment of high blood pressure with commonly prescribed drugs can destroy the kidney's ability to filter and purify blood. The finding ...