Study Confirms 100-year Life Expectancy for PE Pipe
An interim study by Jana Laboratories confirms a 100-year life expectancy for pipe made from polyethylene when used in municipal potable water systems, according to the Plastics Pipe Institute Inc., which commissioned the study. A final report is anticipated in 2010. The interim report can be viewed at www.plasticpipe.org or www.janalab.com.
Mr. Manhole Chosen to Replace 1,033 Chimneys
The City of Ironton, Ohio, has chosen the Mr. Manhole Standardized Chimney Replacement System for a one-year, $12 million project to replace 1,033 manhole chimneys.