by WMBC_Admin | Jul 21, 2020 | Middle Posts
Corrosion, leaks and breaks in old-technology pipe materials are degrading our water delivery and sewage treatment systems, which are critical to public health and the environment. Every day, 850 water main breaks occur in North America at a total annual repair cost...
by WMBC_Admin | Jul 21, 2020 | Middle Posts
Tuberculation is a form of internal corrosion and bio-film contamination which develops in iron pipes and restricts water flow. It can be a breeding ground for bacteria. The town of Walkerton, Ontario provides a case in point. In 2000, E-coli had infiltrated the...
by WMBC_Admin | Jul 21, 2020 | Middle Posts
It is important to critically examine recycling claims. Ductile iron (DI) pipe manufacturing, which uses metals from recycled automobiles, releases a host of additional chemicals such as lead, mercury, manganese, zinc, chromium compounds, trimethylamine, xylene,...
by WMBC_Admin | Jul 21, 2020 | Middle Posts
While certain pipe manufacturers continue to explore “solutions” to corrosion – because their materials are affected by it – PVC remains indisputably resistant to it. PVC pipe is a proven and extremely durable alternative to traditional corrosion-prone pipe materials....
by WMBC_Admin | Jul 21, 2020 | Middle Posts
Life Cycle Assessment of PVC Water and Sewer Pipe and Comparative Sustainability Analysis of Pipe Materials Report Comparative analysis and environmental review of underground piping shows PVC pipe has fewer environmental impacts and life cycle costs over a 100-year...
by WMBC_Admin | Jul 21, 2020 | Middle Posts
If carbon output for cradle-through-installation were penalized for 8-inch PVC and ductile iron (DI) equivalent pipes at a functional length of 100 feet, PVC would be ranked lowest at $25 or $35 (depending on pressure class) compared to DI pipe at $225. Click to...
