I have a 500 gal outdoor drinking water storage barrel, that I want to attach a hydrant to (the hand operated type)
Yes I know the water will need to be disinfected after pulling it from the barrel. I have a Berkey filter and a big stove for this.
Bear in mind that NO HOT WATER WILL TOUCH THE PIPE, and I will shield the pipe from the sun.
My question is, if I run 2 in pvc fittings and pipe to the hydrant, using solvent glue, will any chemicals leach into the water?
Also I have seen 2” pipe that is marked drain/waste/vent only. But I understand this is only because they don’t want it hitting hot water. If only cold water touches the pipe is it safe to drink from?
Is cpvc a better choice? Can I find it in 2in fittings?
If folks answering can provide references, that’d be even “awesomer” 🙂
Best Answer
PVC is safe to use for drinking water. In fact it is getting tough to find non plastic means for water delivery at a reasonable cost. PVC & CPVC have been used for many decades larger sizes that city water systems use have o ring or rubber seals this allows the pipe some flex but I don't think rubber starts being used until 4" . is it safe yes, follow the instructions so it can cure. Since it is only cold water you don't need cpvc that was designed for hot water. You would never use ABS drain wast only on a supply and that may be what is causing the confusion.