Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is durable and holds up against moisture and corrosion. That makes it a good plastic for pipes, construction material, and medical devices. But its high chlorine content also ...

Drain-Waste-Vent (DWV) PVC systems are the hidden backbone of plumbing, and getting their sizing, slope, and venting right is essential for code compliance and long-term performance. From calculating ...

A new federal government report finds major potential to use recycled plastic in infrastructure items like pipe but also highlights significant economic and environmental challenges to growth in other ...

Dear James: I plan to add a new bathroom, and some old plumbing should also be replaced. I’m not comfortable using a torch and solder, so would plastic plumbing be good? Dear Laura: Sweating copper ...