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Re:Lead drinking-water pipes must be replaced nationwide, EP... by 1970-01-01 on Tuesday October 08, 2024 @03:45PM (#41781084)
You're going to find 'health problems' with every pipe material. Even stainless steel will contain trace amounts of lead or another toxic metal.
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Re:Lead drinking-water pipes must be replaced nationwide, EP... by prometheus76 on Tuesday October 08, 2024 @04:03PM (#41781275)
And if you have hard water, stainless steel will still oxidize (rust).
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Re:Lead drinking-water pipes must be replaced nationwide, EP... by bell-cot on Tuesday October 08, 2024 @04:28PM (#41781541)
> You're going to find 'health problems' with every pipe material...

IIR, larger chemistry laboratories often use glass & quartz pipes to distribute distilled water. Though the direct costs of such a system are relatively high.

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