The movement of water within the water lines can eat away the copper like the Colorado River gobbles solid granite at the bottom of the Grand Canyon. PEX plastic is an interesting alternative.

Dayton asks residents to test water pipes to find out if they are lead, copper, plastic, galvanized steelThis could include water lines that connect to people’s homes, which normally are the ...

These are your top choices for pipes that deliver water to the faucets in your home. Pictured, top to bottom, are CPVC, PEX and copper pipe. (Tribune Content Agency) By Tim Carter Tribune Content ...