A report from a coalition of U.S. environmental advocacy groups has warned of the health risks of PVC plastic and urged public officials against using the material in community drinking water pipes.

NEW: A Uni-Bell PVC Pipe Association official has a rebuttal to the Beyond Plastics report covered in this story. Read the detailed update here. Bennington, Vt.-based Beyond Plastics, a nonprofit ...

If we want safe water in New York City, we can’t “plastic bottle” our way out of the problem. NYC can lead with solutions that protect both our health and planet from toxic plastic pollution. You’ve ...

Experts explain some of the potential risks. Ask Well Experts explain some of the potential risks. Credit...Eric Helgas for The New York Times Supported by By Melinda Wenner Moyer Q: If I leave a ...