my house has copper piping

[crossxfire2]

I have moved houses, and of course upgraded the tank(!). When I reached for something under the sink, I noticed that the pipes that deliver water to the sink are made of copper. I have already filled my tank with this water. Is it possible that there are traces of copper within the water?

[captexas]

Most houses have copper pipe to supply water throughout the house. Only the drain lines are PVC. On new houses they are using a new plastic tubing instead of copper as it is much less expensive due to copper prices going through the roof. You and your tank are safe.

[Bill S]

Yup. No big deal.

[crossxfire2]

ok, thank you.

[mathias]

the new plastic tubbing that the builders are using is called raus I believe and its got a lot of improvements over copper, but most if not all homes do have copper going into the home...

[captexas]

I think that's probably one brand name for it. I had to replace a hot water line that was leaking under my slab and I ran a new line using the plastic tubing through my attic. I think the plumber that recommended I use it called it Pex. It comes in red to signify hot water, blue to signify cold water, or white. It would have cost me probably $250 if I had done it with copper pipe, but I did it for like $65 using the plastic tubing that I was able to buy at Lowe's.

[BuckeyeHydro]

Did you run your tap water through an RO or RODI?