The lifecycle of current HDPE pipes in potable water applications
The lifecycle of current HDPE pipes in potable water applications
The lifecycle of current HDPE pipes in potable water applications
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Introduction<br />
Every pipe can fail if designed/<strong>in</strong>stalled improperly or operated <strong>in</strong><br />
aggressive conditions<br />
For example, the Unibell Handbook refers to a study by NRC <strong>of</strong> Canada<br />
that documented the average “Water Ma<strong>in</strong> Break Data …”<br />
PVC: 0.7 breaks/100 KM/year<br />
DI: 9.5 “ “<br />
For the 300 million ft. <strong>of</strong> PVC: results <strong>in</strong> 661 breaks / year<br />
For every 1 million ft. <strong>of</strong> DI: 29 “ “<br />
In the last 10 years alone, ~3 billion feet (estimated) <strong>of</strong> PE <strong>potable</strong> <strong>water</strong><br />
pipe and tub<strong>in</strong>g were <strong>in</strong>stalled <strong>in</strong> the US and Canada with an excellent<br />
performance record and with m<strong>in</strong>imal breakage. Every break is important<br />
and need your help to identify it.<br />
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