Coastal air and salted winds around Geelong can speed up corrosion of exposed plumbing and hot water units

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Coastal air and salty winds around Geelong can accelerate corrosion of exposed pipes and hot water devices, shortening system lifespans and increasing upkeep needs for anodes, shutoffs, and external pipework.