Fresno bans galvanized water pipes, toughens reporting rules

The city of Fresno is banning the use of galvanized pipe for plumbing in new construction and remodeling projects as signs point to the venerable material as a prime culprit in concerns over discoloration and lead contamination of water in homes across northeast Fresno. The Fresno City Council voted 6-0 on Thursday to approve the first reading of the ordinance proposed by Councilman Lee Brand - one of three measures the council considered in response to a growing number of complaints from reside