Virginia PVC Pipes Have A Vinyl Chloride Problem

A biohazard symbol formed from PVC pipes near a Virginia water utility plant, with workers inspecting damaged pipes and modern replacements nearby.

Virginia’s ongoing expansion underscores the urgent need for secure and sustainable water systems. As cities modernize, critical decisions about infrastructure materials will shape the health and safety of residents for decades. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) current review of vinyl chloride, a chemical central to polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes, casts new scrutiny on one … Read more

Lead and copper in 800 Norfolk water lines, Suffolk about 3,000

A person in a lab coat testing water samples in a laboratory with various beakers and equipment.

Hampton Roads residents are urged to check their water pipes immediately. A new federal mandate requires all U.S. cities to identify and remove lead water service lines, a known health risk. Is Your Water Safe? Hampton Roads officials say the water is safe due to corrosion control programs. These treatments prevent lead and copper from … Read more