3 ms·Silver in tableware, doorknobs, etc… passive anti microbial effectby hammock 3y agoSilver in tableware, doorknobs, etc… passive anti microbial effectXorNot 3y agoSame with brass and copper - copper has an antimicrobial effect in the same way.EricE 3y agoYes - one of the reasons I'm not too thrilled with the trend towards plastic plumbing.