This is the white plastic pipe sold in every home improvement center in the world and used by the mile for underground sprinkler systems,. water supply lines etc. The important fact to remember is that it can not be used for hot water lines. (Use PEX or CPVC.) The heat weakens PVC to the point it can not handle the pressure found in normal domestic water systems.
It is easy to work with, can be cut with a hacksaw, or tubing cutter and is easily solvent welded. Since it is so popular a multitude of fittings and connectors are easily available and cheap. If you at all careful with how you glue the joints you should never have a leak.
