As early as 4,000 BCE, humans have built water pipes with clay pipes in the Indus River Valley. In modern America, several more modern water pipes are used throughout America. Despite modern advancements in water pipes, the U.S. sees a water main break every 2 minutes. Consequently, the U.S. wastes 6 billion gallons of treated water daily.
Prestressed Concrete Cylinder Pipes (PCCP) and Ductile Iron Pipes (DIP) are the most common culprits. They suffer from frequent premature failures, corrosion risks, and health hazards. Furthermore, these pipes are meant to last no more than 100 years. However, the United States is currently on pace to replace pipes every 200 years, far beyond the expected longevity.
Fortunately, the Hobas Fiberglass Reinforced Polymer Mortar (FRPM) water pipes help to solve many of these problems. They have longevity of over 150 years, the least carbon footprint of any water piping system, and can be easily implanted into existing water systems. On top of that, the modernized piping system will reduce maintenance frequency, reduce emissions, and prevent catastrophic events like sinkholes in public roads. Ultimately, to cut water waste, carbon footprint, and to bring America to the future of water piping, upgrading to FRPM pipes is essential.
