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    Aug 10, 2008, 09:16 PM
    Copper tubing
    Does copper tubing used for plumbing contain antibacterial properties?
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    Aug 11, 2008, 03:14 PM
    Not really. There might be some bacteria that do not thrive well in a high copper environment, but this won't be anything significant.
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