I have heard bad things about polybutylene pipe. How would I know if I have it in my house?
Poly is common in homes built in the early 80’s to the mid to late 90’s. It was used for water service lines, however, in some cases it is found inside the homes as well. To find out if it is in the yard, we normally dig a hole at the county’s water meter or where it enters the house. To find it inside, look on the top of your water heater where the pipes connect. If you observe a grey or light blue plastic pipe, then it is likely it is present throughout the house.
