02/09/2026
When polybutylene pipes break, they have the potential to cause expensive damage. Polybutylene pipe was used in home plumbing systems from the late 1970s through the mid-1990s. Plumbers quickly recognized that the plastic couldn’t stand up to elements like chlorine and fluoride that are common in municipal water supplies. The pipes became brittle and cracked which can lead to expensive property damage. Polybutylene is no longer used in plumbing systems, but some homes from that era still have them. Polybutylene pipes often deteriorate after about 10 to 15 years, so if you still have them, it’s past time to look into replacing them. At a minimum, watch for signs of a hidden water leak such as low water pressure out of nowhere or an unexplained spike in your water bill.
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