How do tap water pipes stay clean for years

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I’ve been drinking tap water all my life and I have to wonder: Tap water pipes have a lifespan of 50 years, without any regular cleaning and maintenance. I have to clean my aquarium every week and even after cleaning it I wouldn’t drink from it. I know light and air play it’s role, but still, 50 years? Is the inside of the pipes really staying that clean or is it that the dirt in there doesn’t really bother us?

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Anonymous 0 Comments

Sorry to burst your bubble dude, but they don’t stay clean. Just google “inside of water pipe” and be prepared for some horrification.

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