The word plumbing is derived from the Latin word plumbum, meaning lead. This is most likely because plumbing pipes used to be made primarily out of lead. Of course, this is not true any more. Whereas in the ancient world, plumbing systems relied solely on gravity and the pipes were made of the clay, lead, bamboo, wood, stone, and the aforementioned lead, your modern plumber Portland probably uses copper, brass, galvanized steel, cast iron, or PVC pipes depending on your plumbing portland needs and your individual budget. Indoor plumbing used to be a rare commodity that was a luxury only…