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Which additive in PVC pipe leads to the contamination of potable water?(a) Lead(b) VCM(c) Phthalates(d) SulphurThe question was posed to me in a national level competition.This is a very interesting question from PVC topic in division Materials for Construction of Basic Civil Engineering

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Right answer is (a) Lead

Easy explanation: Lead is added to increase stability and WORK ability of PVC PIPES. It is found to leach into POTABLE water from the surface of PVC pipes, hence, contaminating it.



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