AWWA ACE56351

This paper provides an overview of the condition of the nation's water infrastructure andthe need to replace piping systems with materials that do not leak. This report discussesconservation at the root of the problem, detailing percentages of water lost in pipingsystems due to main line breaks, corrosion and joint leakage. Also discussed is costanalysis of lost revenue due to leakage, leak detection, leak repair, and future estimatedrepair expenditures. The use of High Density Polyethylene Pipe (HDPE) over the past 35years in the gas industry is a model of study for a leak free distribution system. It has alsopointed the way to the safest, most reliable, affordable and longest lasting waterdistribution system available. Topics covered include: installation; environmental impactrelating to infiltration and seepage; water hammer; the role of heat fused joints as thesolution for a monolithic structure. Includes 19 references.

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Edition:

Vol. - No.

Published:

06/16/2002

Number of Pages:

13

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1 file , 980 KB