potable water pipes in the US

Galvanized pipe is "hardly ever" used in the Western US.

In February 2004, 214 contractors in the Western US replied to a survey by the Reeves Journal on choosing pipe materials.

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For potable water distribution systems, including new commercial and residential construction, service/repair, and remodeling, 81 percent of respondents said they most frequently install copper, 12 percent cited cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) as their main choice for these jobs and 5 percent prefer chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC). In addition, 1 percent indicated galvanized steel is their main preference for this type of job, and another 1 percent cited other materials such as black steel.

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Dave

That is for contractors; DIYers tend to prefer CPVC-- quick, no special tools or dangerous torches, easy to cut out and redo when you screw up.