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Which Piping Material is Best for Drinking Water?

  • Writer: Rhinox India
    Rhinox India
  • Jun 17, 2022
  • 2 min read

Updated: Jun 20, 2022

In this blog, you will be walking through some important comparisons between stainless steel, copper and plastic and which piping material is best for the purpose of drinking water.


A specific study was once promoted by the European Commission which interprets how the chemical composition of stainless steel helps in offering the best hygiene that further makes stainless steel a perfect choice for drinking water purposes.


Utilizing Stainless Steel for the Purpose of Transporting Drinking Water


For numerous years, there have been a lot of discussions on the possibility and chances of replacing and substituting copper with stainless steel. This blog covers some important and specific advantages of SS pipes when compared to copper ones.


Copper is usually referred to as a metal that has been utilized for the purpose of transporting water for several years now. Copper is considered as a metal that is light as well as malleable. The metal also offers a very good resistance to corrosion. But with time copper is increasingly being criticized because of the copper ions that tends to get released into water which further has an adverse effect on human health. When it comes to the degree of harmful substances released into the water, the results are quite negative whereas the results are positive when it comes to using stainless steel pipes for the purpose of transporting and carrying water.


Water is a precious as well as important resource which should not put any risk on your health. The risk related to water is connected to bacteria present in it. Bacteria are mostly attracted to places and surfaces where they can develop a harmful biofilm. Copper surfaces host these bacteria more than stainless steel. As compared to copper, the surface of stainless steel is smoother as well as harder and doesn't host harmful bacteria and microorganisms.


Plastic Pipes


When the harmful effects of copper are taken into account, people are shifting to plastic pipes for the purpose of carrying and transporting water. One of the major drawbacks of plastic pipes is leakages. Plastic pipes are known for releasing hazardous phenols into the water that give rise to some major health related issues.


Using plastic pipes for the purpose of carrying water is not at all recommended as they tend to deteriorate much faster than stainless steel pipes. In addition to this, plastic is treated with additives in order to prevent their deterioration. These additives further release some harmful particles into the water which is really harmful for the human body and health.


There is a growing call for the use of stainless steel in place of copper and plastic. It is important to look into the negative aspects of plastic and copper and then replace your copper and plastic pipes with SS pipes.


If you too want to switch to SS pipes, get in touch with us for the most effective, durable, hygienic and appropriate stainless steel plumbing solutions.









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