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Does copper tubing used for plumbing (water lines) have antibacterial properties?

April 26, 2017antibacterial Copper plumbing properties tubing Used water

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Does copper tubing used for plumbing (water lines) have antibacterial properties?

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Hi Alice: Copper metal and therefore copper tubing does indeed have “inherent antibacterial properties”….it is used in many applications for exactly that reason. Click on these links below for more information: PR 543 Antibacterial properties of copper and brass combat toxic E-coli 0157 bacteria Copper properties and uses. Introduction. It is the anti-bacterial nature of copper that makes it a great material for use as a water supply. The newer thermoplastic pipe manufacturers (pex pipes) are working to create antibacterial linings to mimic the properties of copper. Let us know if need anything else…