Applications
Wastewater
Common problems with wastewater infrastructure include inflow and infiltration ( I & I ) and corrosion . These problems are associated with the following issues :
• Higher variable operating costs — a leaky system will cost more to manage since I & I results in unnecessary additional treatment costs .
• Lower utilization and decreased life of existing facilities — leaks and microbial-induced corrosion ( MIC ) can reduce the service life of concrete structures .
• Environmental safety — wastewater can harm local ecology .
Only about 8,674 of America ’ s 51,356 community water systems receive sufficient funding , compounding the wastewater infrastructure problem . The other 83 %, which serves about 8 % of the U . S . population , often lacks the budget or technical capacity to meet U . S . Safe Drinking Water Act standards ( 6 ).
Fortunately , the right combination of products in specific wastewater systems enables long-term solutions that prevent issues like MIC and help significantly reduce the maintenance required to support the system . Components in wastewater systems can benefit from being made with HDPE pipes and fittings , which solves issues with corrosion and leaking . Thus , smaller water systems can maintain Safe Drinking Water Act standards .
AGRULINE 24 – 63 ’’ pipes enable the creation of wastewater systems that last longer , demonstrate lower operating costs , and feature improved safety .
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