The Next Step for America’s Water Pipes

Since the era of Ancient Rome, humans have relied upon water piping systems. Even in the modern year, America has over 2 million miles of water pipes to keep the nation running. This pipe infrastructure is comprised of various types of pipes, including Prestressed Concrete Cylinder Pipes (PCCP) and Ductile Iron Pipes (DIP). Unfortunately, this heavy reliance on pipes has created some issues as well.

The United States wastes 6 billion gallons of water daily and sees a water main burst about every 2 minutes. This can be largely attributed to the PCCP and DIP pipes used. Both have a lifespan between 50 and 100 years, however corrosion issues and maintenance difficulties drastically reduce their longevity.

Fortunately, water pipe innovation has emerged. Hobas’s Fiberglass Reinforced Polymer Mortar (FRPM) pipes have a longevity of over 150 years without the corrosion issues of its predecessors. They also have the lowest carbon footprint of any water piping system. Ultimately, whether it's to reduce water waste or to cut down on maintenance, FRPM pipes are the future of fiberglass water pipe.