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Metal surfaces installed through construction eventually begin to corrode. In some cases, this can pose a serious health hazard. For example, older plumbing pipes that have begun to corrode may affect the drinking water and therefore the health of people living in a particular area or home. Because of these sorts of risks, a process called corrosion control is used to help minimize or prevent corrosion.
The process of corrosion control often begins with water analysis, which measures how safe drinking water is. Water is tested for lead and other harmful substances that may come from corroded pipes and plumbing. Once this test has come back and shown how harmful the water may be, corrosion control often will begin in earnest with a plan.
Corrosion control methods may include increasing the pH level of water by adding magnesium oxide or calcium carbonate to the water. Corrosion control often includes altering the hardness or alkalinity of water. It also may include a more radical form of corrosion control such as replacement or bypassing of part of the plumbing.
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