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Hdpe Pipe as a Potable Water Pipe Material
The general health of any municipality depends on the potable water
piping systems it uses to provide an adequate supply of fresh water
and to remove that water once we are finished with it. A water distribution
system is the system of piping that carries water into and out of
an inhabited building or series of buildings. To protect the public
health, every inhabited building must provide a fresh and safe supply
of "potable" water for drinking and an effective system
of removing of solid waste and waste water. The greatest challenge
facing municipalities today, is coming to grips with the fact that
fresh water is a fixed resource and that wastewater is not. When
confronted by deteriorating water and sewage systems that leak,
are expensive to replace and susceptible to contamination, water
management experts are starting to recognize what other energy utilities
discovered long ago. That it is possible to have a virtually leak
free piping system that will resist corrosion and ground movement
as severe as earthquakes at a relatively low cost. A water
supply network is a system of piping from storage to consumption
(at houses, fire hydrants, industrial use points, etc).
Why Select Hdpe Pipe?
For over 40 years, other energy utilities, i.e., natural gas have
used polyethylene pipe for new piping systems and are systematically
engaging in a process to replace concrete, cast iron and steel pipe
with polyethylene. Historically, while energy utilities have at
least tried to use the best materials available to transport natural
gas because of its potential harm to the public, water utilities
have chosen to go with "whatever works" because water
leaks are rarely harmful to the public. As a result water losses
have typically been as much as 30% due to leaks in the piping system.
These losses were only acceptable because of the prevailing view
that fresh water is unlimited, free and safe. But of course water
is neither free or unlimited - it costs money to pump it out of
the ground and to purify it - and when it is wasted because of a
leak in the piping system, the economic and ecological cost is passed
on to the customer as an operating expense. Worse yet, water is
not safe when it is contaminated or in short supply. Whenever we
find our water contaminated, we either think that it is the source
of water itself or the piping system that transfers it to our homes.
This ceases to be an issue in a leak tight piping system. In such
a system, logic tells us that the only source of contamination would
be the water reservoir or the water well - in which case the contamination
could be controlled or eliminated.
Advantages of Hdpe Pipe as Water Distribution Pipe
There are three main reasons for using polyethylene as a water main
pipe material: 1) it will reduce if not eliminate water loss and
contamination, 2) it is a practical and cost effective replacement
for a deteriorating waterworks and sewage
system, and 3) it is capable of handling a variety of environmental
conditions from extreme cold, earthquakes and corrosive materials.
Leak Tight: Polyethylene pipe doesn't leak because
it doesn't corrode and uses no joints. It can be heat fused or mechanically
joined which not only eliminates the possibility of root penetration
and so on, but the loss of water every 10
to 20 feet as many have discovered with PVC and ductile iron bell
and spigot connections. Heat fusion makes a leak tight joint
that is as strong or stronger than the pipe
itself and will last the life of the pipe. Moreover, it's
so flexible that any shifting in the ground caused by swelling and
shrinking soil and even earthquakes will not damage it or cause
joints to leak.
Easy Installation: The combination of flexibility and leak
free joints allow for unique and cost effective types of installation
methods that the rigid PVC and Ductile Iron pipes can't use with
bell and spigot connections. The flexibility
of polyethylene pipe allows you to replace your existing water or
sewer system utilizing the latest in pipe
bursting, sliplining
and directional drilling
techniques (other methods include plow and plant, submerged or floating
pipe). With plastic pipe you can revitalize your existing watermain
and sewer system without incurring the huge cost of traffic interruption
and surface restoration. These techniques can save you time and
money in most potable water applications and you won't even know
that your entire water system is being replaced. Because of its
flexibility, polyethylene pipe can be coiled in diameters
up through 6" and are available in lengths over 1000 ft providing
low cost installations. Almost one-eighth the density of steel,
hdpe does not require the use of heavy lifting equipment for installation
and it is easier to handle and install than the heavier, rigid metallic
or concrete or steel pipe. Sturdy, Long Lasting and Cost Effective:
Like most plastic pipe, hdpe pipe doesn't corrode or support biological
growth. Only hdpe pipe, however, combines these attributes with
the added benefits of heat fused joints, flexibility and fatigue
resistance. With a much higher impact resistance than other plastic
piping material, polyethylene pipe is a much better choice for cold
weather installations when other pipes are more prone to cracks
and breaks. The flexibility of hdpe pressure pipe makes it perfect
for shifting soils including areas prone to earthquakes. It can
withstand repetitive pressure surges that exceed the static pressure
rating of the pipe giving it excellent resistance to water hammer
events. With the unique combination of flexibility and corrosion
resistance, even conservative research shows that the life of a
hdpe piping system is at least several hundred years when the pipe
is properly selected and installed. It's light
weight and flexibility allows for significant savings in labor and
equipment, while its ability to handle extremely aggressive fluids
means less money for maintenance and repair. Its smooth interior
means less energy is required to pump water through it than for
concrete or steel, saving you considerable money on pumping costs.
If you are looking for a new and effective
way to solve the problem of a deteriorating water or sewer system,
consider the benefits of a leak free watermain piping solution.
Our plastic pipe is
- flexible
- fatigue resistant
- corrosion resistant
- light weight
- leak tight
- capable of optimimum flow rates
Potable and Waste Water Applications:
Hdpe pipe has demonstrated, through years of testing and actual
application, that it has a projected service life of well over 70
years. Oxford Plastics manufactures hdpe pipe for both the
supply of potable water and the disposal of waste water. Those applications
include potable (drinking) water, reclaim water, intake water, raw
water, wastewater, sewer force mains, sanitary and storm sewer systems,
storm drainage, manholes, de-watering outlets, and culverts.
Contact
us today by email or our toll free number:
sales@oxfordplasticsinc.com
1.800.263.0502
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