Because steel rusts and corrodes when exposed to water for long periods of time, neither black pipe nor galvanized pipe are recommended for residential waterlines. The zinc coating on galvanized pipes prevents it from being used for gas lines, as the gas can cause the zinc to flake off and cause obstructions.
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