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We must live in a different world here in So CA.
The AHJ's will only accept 20'or > of GEC sized (or larger) Cu as a Ufer.
When bonded to the rebar, I do it with Cadwelds.
Galvanized water lines? Haven't seen one in years, except on old buildings. Just Cu.