Lead leaching and faucet corrosion in PVC home plumbing
Monday, June 2, 2008 - 09:28
in Earth & Climate
Scientists in Virginia are reporting that home plumbing systems constructed with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic pipes may be more susceptible to leaching of lead and copper into drinking water than other types of piping -- especially when PVC systems include brass fixtures and pipefittings. The study is scheduled for the June 15 issue of ACS` Environmental Science & Technology.