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Reasonably significant transition to PEX piping for domestic water supply starting in 2004 following a surge in copper pipe pricing.
by codytruscott 2y ago
Reasonably significant transition to PEX piping for domestic water supply starting in 2004 following a surge in copper pipe pricing.
- intelVISA 2y agoPhew, glad I only drink water ampoules.
- codytruscott 2y agoSeems like a reasonable possibility considering the notable jump in PE in the kidneys.
- CommieBobDole 2y agoThis makes me happy I have copper plumbing with nice, healthy 1970s lead solder.
- drekipus 2y agoMake sure it's organic, grass fed, lead solder
- Centigonal 2y agoJust guessing here, but I doubt PEX piping is a major contributor, seeing as it's solid plastic that doesn't shed and is rarely exposed to the elements. The most common sources of micro plastics appear to be things like synthetic fibers in clothing, particles coming off of car tires as they wear down, manufactured plastic particulate like micro-beads/glitter, and plastic objects in the ocean that break down into smaller and smaller pieces due to physical abrasion, sun, damage, etc.