Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride, or C-PVC, is commonly used in construction due to its high heat deflection temperature, resistance to corrosive chemicals and relative low cost. C-PVC is available in ...

One of the big "secrets" in plumbing seems perfectly obvious once you finally realize it: The pipes don't fit together for a reason. This applies to a lot of plumbing fittings, and of course, it ...

A report warning cities against the use of PVC pipes in water systems sparked swift and resounding criticism from the plastics industry, its advocates and at least one leading scientific expert.