Why use copper plumbing?
Copper plumbing is used because it helps maintain clean water by keeping down microbial growth. After the initial leaching, the inner surface of the pipes forms a hard surface that should reduce further leaching. Does copper in drinking water affect my health? Copper is needed by the human body to function properly. Certain enzymes actually depend on copper in order to operate correctly. In addition, the human body possesses a mechanism that regulates the amount of copper in the body. Only at copper levels far exceeding the normal level in drinking water are any adverse health effects present. These symptoms include nausea, diarrhea and stomach upset, which will cease when the source of the excess copper is removed. Only people with genetic diseases that affect the bodys ability to regulate copper, such as Wilsons Disease, need be concerned about their intake of copper at the levels normally found in drinking water. What are the aesthetic effects of copper in drinking water? Elevated l
