Categories: Water
Plumbing is the system of pipes, drains, fittings, valves, and fixtures installed for the distribution of potable water for drinking, heating and washing, and waterborne waste removal. “Plumbing” also refers to the skilled trade which deals with installation and maintenance.
The plumbing industry is a basic and substantial part of every developed economy.
The word derives from the Latin plumbum for lead, as the first effective pipes used in Roman era were lead pipes.
“Plumbing” often denotes the supply and waste system of an individual building, distinguishing it from water supply and sewage systems that serve a group of buildings.
Definition of "Plumbing" by Chat GPT: Plumbing refers to the system of pipes, fixtures, and other apparatuses used to supply water, gas, or sewage and to convey them from one place to another within a building or structure. Plumbing also includes the installation and maintenance of these systems to ensure proper functioning and safety.
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