The
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Watts Regulator
Co. (North Andover, Mass.), announced a voluntary recall of 1-inch 140X-9
temperature and pressure relief valves for water heaters.
In
response to The New York Times’ articles on
contaminated tap water, the Water Quality Association urges consumers to
explore installing final contaminant barriers in their homes.
Government and independent scientists have identified hundreds
of chemicals associated with a risk of cancer and other diseases at small concentrations in
drinking water, according to a NY Times analysis of
government records.
The
American Society for Testing and Materials recently issued a new standard,
F2618, which details the performance requirements of CPVC pipe, fittings and
solvent cements used in chemical waste drainage systems.
McJunkin Red Man Corp., the largest global distributor
of pipes, valves and fittings to the energy industry, recently paid off its $1 billion
aggregate principal amount of 9.50% Senior Secured Notes due 2016.
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