One of my favorite DIY jobs was replacing a fence with my dad during the summer. It was hard work digging several feet for ...

Researchers at Drexel University have published research showing that acoustic wave propogation can be used to identify buried lead water lines. As any percussionist or fidgety pen-tapper can tell you ...

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "We thought there could be a handheld tool that would allow workers to conduct the necessary steps to remove underground water main testing whips for pressure ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - This summer, companies like Kentucky American Water are letting residents know about the lead lines they’re finding underground. Their work is part of a nationwide mandate from ...

As any percussionist or fidgety pen-tapper can tell you, different materials make different noises when you hit them. Researchers at Drexel University hope this foundational acoustic phenomenon could ...

A recent study showed that it is possible to discern the composition of a buried pipe by striking an accessible portion of it and monitoring the sound waves that reach the surface. This method could ...