Drinking Water

G1360
Published 2013

Copper rarely occurs naturally in drinking water. Most copper contamination takes place at some point in the water delivery system. This occurs when there is micro-corrosion of copper plumbing pipes and fittings, which are widely used in household plumbing.

Publication Details

Authors

Sharon O. Skipton

Bruce I. Dvorak

Wayne E Woldt

Steve Drda

Subject

Natural Resources

Water Management

Publication Date April 08, 1998
Last Revision Date November 19, 2013
Language English
Formats

HTML / PDF

Series NebGuide