Plastic pipe demand in the U.S. is rising steadily, driven by infrastructure projects and material advantages, despite legal, ...

Opinion: Plastic pipe drinking water systems aren’t worth health risks Environmental incidents prove irresponsibility of ongoing addiction to plastics in critical infrastructure ...

Plastic pipe materials offer a number of benefits for water service lines. Perhaps most important, they have a proven track record of safety and longevity. Metal pipe options for lead service line ...

The AWWA C901-25 Standard detailing pressure pipe for use in potable water, reclaimed water and wastewater service lines ...

In 2018 NSF released a document addressing Whelton and his colleagues’ 2014, 2016 and 2017 studies of plastic drinking water pipes, stating that the conclusions and data “have contributed to ...

We tested several popular plastic drinking water pipes, including high-density polyethylene (HDPE), crosslinked polyethylene (PEX), polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and chlorinated polyvinylchloride (CPVC).

Bruce Hollands, the group's executive director, spoke out last fall when the coalition raised issues about plastic pipe, but he also noted that PVC is not used for water service lines as much as ...

Bluefield Research, a global water analysis firm, says: “Because plastic pipes have a cheaper upfront cost than legacy materials such as copper, ductile iron and steel, plastic is forecast to ...

Plastic pipes are used for a variety of plumbing purposes, from large-diameter water mains to the smaller service lines that deliver water into a building. Inside the building, plastic pipes transport ...

Veolia, which serves 800,000 customers in Bergen and Hudson counties, has used only new copper replacement pipes, as has the Passaic Valley Water Commission, which is looking to replace all its ...

Plastic has a higher resistance to bursting in freezing conditions. When water freezes in a copper line, the result is usually a burst pipe that can cause untold damage.