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BMN003 1 points 2 months ago

Solid lead service lines (the connection between main and meter) were still being installed in some places as late as 1986. Twenty to fifty feet of lead pipe doesn't contribute a lot of soluble lead, but it's not nothing either. However, yes, the more important '86 ban was lead solder, which was still being used extensively and actually has a radically higher leach rate per square inch than a solid pipe. And I agree with you that PVC is not to be trusted. Stick copper together with silver or weld stainless.