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Yes, copper deteriorates with nany small leaks fue to chemical interaction with a number of materials. Twice I had to replace the copper water service line from the street and under my concrete garage floor to my equipment room. The copper pipe ran through a conduit that added to the deteriation. The second replacement was with a sturdy, blue plastic pipe and since had had no problems. Nothing is worse than hearing running water outside the house and cannot find the source. In the plus side all the leaking water was before my water meter. Goid luck!