The U.S. EPA regulates levels of more than 90 contaminants in public drinking water, but thousands more potentially harmful ...

Bedford has been the beneficiary of $7.75 million in MassWorks infrastructure grants over the past five years.

What do residents of urban areas, the business and manufacturing, and the agriculture sector have in common? Each plays a pivotal role in enhancing water quality. There are two primary sources of ...

During the fires, multiple areas were put under Do Not Drink or Do Not Use water advisories. And while many have been lifted, contamination is still a concern. Pipe flushing and testing is the primary ...

Understanding why pipes burst starts with looking at water at a molecular level. When water freezes molecules spread apart, causing the water to expand by up to 9%. This expansion can crack pipes ...

When freezing temperatures hit homes, one threat rises above nearly all others: the dreaded frozen pipes, which lead to cracked and burst pipes, followed by flooding leaks. This not only causes ...

In fact, burst pipes are one of the most common causes of property damage during frigid weather. The resulting mess can lead to thousands in water damage—easily $5,000 or more, according to the ...

TROY — A large water leak on Trojan Road near Troy High School about 1 p.m. Friday was apparently caused by a construction crew that pierced a 6-inch water line while boring a hole to place a ...

A break in a large-diameter water main on Mountain Rd in Henderson ... told the Herald it could take up to 24 hours to resolve the pipe issues. “So right now our best estimate is probably ...

Likely places for frozen pipes include against exterior walls or where your water service enters your home through the foundation. Keep the faucet open. As you treat the frozen pipe and the frozen ...