Pipe Selection

In collaboration with more than 30 committee and subcommittee members, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) has updated its C901 Standard for PE4710 high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pressure pipe for use in potable water, reclaimed water and wastewater service lines.  ANSI/AWWA C901-25 Polyethylene (PE) Pressure Pipe,Read More

The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) recently announced the winners of its Projects and Members of the Year. The award winners were recognized during the group’s annual worldwide meeting in Indian Wells, Calif., May 12–15.  “We had many innovative, first-of-their-kind projects nominated this year,” saidRead More

By David Cole The challenges those of us in the drinking water sector face in 2025 are many of the same issues that have faced utility engineers and operators for years now; namely how best to deliver clean, safe drinking water using the highest qualityRead More

California American Water recently completed a $4.5 million water main replacement project in its Bellflower system, replacing 8,510 lf of aging 4- and 6-in. asbestos cement water main with new 8-in. ductile iron pipes. California American Water acquired the City of Bellflower’s municipal water systemRead More

By Anne Austin Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plays a critical role in modern infrastructure and everyday life. Used safely for nearly a century, PVC provides essential benefits in applications ranging from water and sewer systems to medical devices, flooring and even automotive components, where it helpsRead More

In July, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed to designate five chemicals as High-Priority Substances for risk evaluation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) including vinyl chloride, primarily used in the manufacturing and processing of plastic materials such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe.Read More

Photos and charts courtesy of Utah State University. Analyzing Utah State University’s Third Study Examining Break Rates For all the out-of-sight, out-of-mind infrastructure we talk about in the water utility sector, water main breaks may be one of the more visible events that remind theRead More

Utah State University (USU) has published new research on water main breaks in the United States and Canada, examining break rates and related factors such as pipe material and diameter. It is the third such study conducted by USU with previous versions in 2012 andRead More

The Municipal Advisory Board (MAB) of the Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI) recently celebrated its 15-year anniversary. Formed in May 2008, the MAB serves as an independent, non-commercial adviser to the Municipal & Industrial Division of PPI, and is made up of industry experts who volunteerRead More

To gain more recognition for the work of Utility Engineering & Surveying Institute (UESI) members, the organization has launched its Project of the Year and Younger Member of the Year awards. The two new UESI awards will be presented at UESI’s Pipelines 2023 Conference inRead More