Severe drinking water contamination surfaces after brutal Camp Fire (Circle of Blue)
California town's water pipes fouled by benzene and other toxic compounds.
Plumbing research newsletter - September 2018
Check out the September 2018 issue of Tapped Into Plumbing, featuring a variety of articles on plumbing safety and research.
Project focuses on reducing pathogen threat in low-flow water systems
Low-flow building water systems designed to conserve water pose potential health hazards because they may cause an increase in disease-causing organisms and harmful chemicals. A new EPA-funded project led by Purdue University strives to help solve the problem.
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