Scientists suspected that, among other possibilities, plastic drinking water pipes exposed to extreme heat released the chemicals (SN: 11/13/20). Now, lab experiments show that’s possible.

Plastic pipes, especially those made from PVC, are a major contributor to microplastic pollution, releasing harmful chemicals ...

Do not drink” orders have been issued in some areas where damaged pipes that lost pressure might pull in toxic smoke and ...

Metro Atlanta's largest water utilities, in response to a federal deadline, reported this fall that there were no lead pipes ...