"effi" wrote in message

copper pipe presents health hazards

pvc pipe doesn't

consider using pvc (cpvc for the hot water)

Are you sure? You whine about every other plastic and now you say this is
OK?

The only safe way to get water is to take a glass container to the well in
the center of town and lower it in. Don't use a wooden cask as it can
harbor bacteria.

If I was going to re-do plumbing, I'd consider Pex.