This paper provides an overview of the condition of the nation's water infrastructure and
the need to replace piping systems with materials that do not leak. This report discusses
conservation at the root of the problem, detailing percentages of water lost in piping
systems due to main line breaks, corrosion and joint leakage. Also discussed is cost
analysis of lost revenue due to leakage, leak detection, leak repair, and future estimated
repair expenditures. The use of High Density Polyethylene Pipe (HDPE) over the past 35
years in the gas industry is a model of study for a leak free distribution system. It has also
pointed the way to the safest, most reliable, affordable and longest lasting water
distribution system available. Topics covered include: installation; environmental impact
relating to infiltration and seepage; water hammer; the role of heat fused joints as the
solution for a monolithic structure.
Includes 19 references.
| Edition : | Vol. - No. |
| File Size : | 1
file
, 980 KB |
| Note : | This product is unavailable in Ukraine, Russia, Belarus |
| Number of Pages : | 13 |
| Published : | 06/16/2002 |
