Drinking water contaminant release and odor measured across six PEX pipe brands and a six-month-old PEX plumbing system
Kelley KM, Stenson AC, Dey R, Whelton AJ (2014) · Water Research
The study reported that all six PEX brands tested released organic compounds and caused water to exceed the EPA secondary odor threshold, that chlorine reaction with leachates raised odor for some brands, and that eleven pipe-related compounds were detected at the tap of a six-month-old green building.
What they studied
6 PEX pipe brands sold in the United States and one net-zero energy building plumbing system, Maryland
What they found
The study reported that all six PEX brands tested released organic compounds and caused water to exceed the EPA secondary odor threshold, that chlorine reaction with leachates raised odor for some brands, and that eleven pipe-related compounds were detected at the tap of a six-month-old green building.
What it does not establish
This entry reports the study. It is not a statement about any building Sage Co. designs or constructs.
Source
- Kelley KM, Stenson AC, Dey R, Whelton AJ (2014). Drinking water contaminant release and odor measured across six PEX pipe brands and a six-month-old PEX plumbing system · Water Research · Read at the source
Last reviewed September 23, 2026.
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