[Greenbuilding] Does PVC leach or corrode into soil/water? PVC cement evidently can...

[Mary Bull - Greenwood Earth Alliance]

Hi Tom and all,

For significantly less toxicity during manufacturing and combustion, for recycling capability, and less leakage, HDPE is preferable over PVC. But does PVC leach or corrode into water or soil once it is in place? Also, the glue/cement that fastens the lengths of PVC pipes--how toxic is this, and does it leach/corrode into water/soil? One article says that Gorilla cement is the only one that claims to be non-toxic.

Many thanks,

Mary


Mary Bull, Co-director
Greenwood Earth Alliance, Save the Redwoods - Boycott the Gap Campaign
252 Frederick, San Francisco, CA 94117 http://www.gapsucks.org
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