Project #414

Water Utility Experience With Plastic Service Lines

$67,000
Completed
Principal Investigator
D.M.
Thompson
Research Manager
Mr. Joel Catlin
Contractor
Brown and Caldwell
Pipes
Asset Management
Condition Assessment

Abstract

Evaluates the extent and possible causes of premature failure of polyethylene and polybutylene water service lines. Updates water industry plastic pipe practices in terms of failure rates for these pipes. Published in 1992.

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