Plastics in water pipes

Plastics pipes have an impressive record for carrying drinking water, waste water and chemicals. Water utility managers and engineering firms choose plastics because of their corrosion resistance, longevity and durability. These pipes do not corrode or decompose with the passage of time. They are light weight, easier to install than other piping systems, faster to install as well as being more cost effective than other piping systems. They can be used for both above and below ground applications. Durability and weather resistance means they are ideal for long-life applications like building and construction, which keeps maintenance to a minimum. Exterior or underground cables and pipes can last over 50 years. Nowadays in Europe, plastic pipes command the majority of all new pipe installations, with well over 50% of the annual tonnage – and this share is still growing.
In terms of installation, versatility, performance, reliability, maintenance needs and environmental impact, more and more evidence is accumulating to show that plastic pipe solutions now have the edge over other materials.

Source: Teppfa