The Truth About Pipe Materials » plastic pipe | The Truth About Pipe Materials https://www.truthaboutpipes.com Updates on PVC Pipes Fri, 19 Sep 2014 17:43:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=3.9.40 PVC pipe can last 100-plus years https://www.truthaboutpipes.com/pvc-pipe-can-last-100-plus-years/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pvc-pipe-can-last-100-plus-years https://www.truthaboutpipes.com/pvc-pipe-can-last-100-plus-years/#comments Wed, 16 Jul 2014 19:08:11 +0000 http://www.truthaboutpipes.com/?p=354 A new study from Utah State University’s Buried Structures Laboratory, led by Steven Folkman, author of “PVC Pipe Longevity Report: Affordability & the 100+ Year Benchmark Standard” says PVC pipe material can be expected to provide reliable service for at least 100 years. Experiments on [...]

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]]> A new study from Utah State University’s Buried Structures Laboratory, led by Steven Folkman, author of “PVC Pipe Longevity Report: Affordability & the 100+ Year Benchmark Standard” says PVC pipe material can be expected to provide reliable service for at least 100 years. Experiments on water systems in North America from 1964, 1987 and early 1990s indicate the plastic pipes still meet applicable standards today. Plastic has the lowest rate of breaks compared to ductile iron, cast iron, steel, concrete and asbestos cement and currently makes up a third of US water infrastructure. Price quotes for PVC are half the cost compared to iron- its cost efficiency and durable conditions sets the foundation for increase use in the country. The goals of the study were to continue exploring the reliability and longevity of PVC pipe and to support research efforts to address concerns over water service sustainability and affordability.

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]]> https://www.truthaboutpipes.com/pvc-pipe-can-last-100-plus-years/feed/ 0 Briefing on Fair and Open Competition in the Procurement of Piping for Water Infrastructure https://www.truthaboutpipes.com/briefing-on-fair-and-open-competition-in-the-procurement-of-piping-for-water-infrastructure/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=briefing-on-fair-and-open-competition-in-the-procurement-of-piping-for-water-infrastructure https://www.truthaboutpipes.com/briefing-on-fair-and-open-competition-in-the-procurement-of-piping-for-water-infrastructure/#comments Thu, 10 Jul 2014 17:42:59 +0000 http://www.truthaboutpipes.com/?p=335 "As local, state and federal governments continue to make significant investments in improving our water infrastructure, it is important that agencies purchase the most effective and economical products. Some state and local agencies have outdated regulations that limit the types of products that can be procured, even if those products are not the best suited for a project. It is disconcerting that federal funds are used in some instances to buy these inferior and more costly products. Alternative materials like plastic pipe can offer project savings in materials costs, labor and maintenance. Several U.S. cities have utilized this alternative material to ensure savings; up to 70 percent in the case of one California city. As our nation’s water infrastructure is rebuilt, new technologies and better materials should be considered."

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]]> Summary of Remarks: Congressional Briefing, June 24, 2014

Fixing America’s Water Infrastructure

“As local, state and federal governments continue to make significant investments in improving our water infrastructure, it is important that agencies purchase the most effective and economical products. Some state and local agencies have outdated regulations that limit the types of products that can be procured, even if those products are not the best suited for a project. It is disconcerting that federal funds are used in some instances to buy these inferior and more costly products.

Alternative materials like plastic pipe can offer project savings in materials costs, labor and maintenance. Several U.S. cities have utilized this alternative material to ensure savings; up to 70 percent in the case of one California city. As our nation’s water infrastructure is rebuilt, new technologies and better materials should be considered.”

Joe Sheehy, Legislative Director
Congresswoman Grace Napolitano

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