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That article was kind of lopsided and full or holes.

Frozen pipes – Yes,I can think of a lot of reasons that it is more likely than standard plumbing. It is common for some people in rural areas to close off part of the house during cold weather. Of course precautions are currently made to keep pipes from freeing but it is often in specific areas of a house, not the whole thing. I don’t think that the water is always moving in the area of the bedrooms. Frozen pipes is a real argument. OK, so the homeowner turns the heat down to 45, the pipe to the sprinkler freezes (OK for PEX but the water still won’t flow) and there is a fire. Now the builder gets sued because of the homeowners choice. Maybe the pipes should be wrapped with heat tape, LOL.

Accidental discharge – Anyone have boys ages 8-18 in the house? Now it is not a broken lamp it is a flooded living room and whatever is below it. My guess is that the likelihood is far greater than 1:16,000,000

Well water – My bladder tank isn’t anywhere near 260 gallons. Again, low income people in rural areas need the higher cost systems that have more complicated storage and pressure components.

It’s got to be cost – Darn right it’s the cost. Only 1-2% for high end homes, maybe closer to 5% for entry level homes on private wells. Put the cost burden on those who are already struggling to buy a house, great idea. I guess I’d like a list of plumbers that will install the system for $2250 because it is usually more like $7000 to hook up 3 sinks and a 2 toilets. There are cost trade-offs in every aspect of life but don’t eliminate the decision. Laws are being passed that end up making cars, appliances & houses more expensive and then we wonder why everybody’s credit cards are maxed and the economy crashes.