Safe Piping Matters
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News & research on pipe resilience, sustainability, & toxicity/human health for drinking & wastewater systems.
Decatur, GA
Joined February 2022
Researchers say material characteristics of #plasticpipes can cause leaching of #microplastics into #drinkingwater as pipes age & degrade. https://t.co/QcBKtN1Yna
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AEC professionals increasingly prioritize materials that minimize environmental impact & look to reduce chemical exposures to humans & other living things during use.
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Emerging research reveals #plasticpipes contribute to #microplastic contamination of #drinkingwater & can affect our gut, lungs, brain & even reproductive health. https://t.co/UpVRPnKok7
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Balance performance, cost & safety factors in #plumbing systems. Our #valueengineering report compares #copper, #castiron, & #plastic #pipe materials https://t.co/zSraLIdh7B
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The PlastChem Project says #plastic producers should report the chemicals they use so science can study environmental & health effects. This is especially true for #plasticpipes. "Over 25% of chemicals are persistent, bioaccumulative, mobile & toxic" https://t.co/oBdCozZwFT
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Don't overlook this: When investigating #plumbing failures & water damage claims, insurers cite material flaws, manufacturing defects…system design issues, poor installation practices, incorrect maintenance, & chemical attack among the many causes. https://t.co/2txLKkE02I
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Research in Water Supply Vol 24 no. 1 shows #plasticpipe failure rates pose serious liability. PVC pipes are 5x times more likely to fail than commonly used metal pipes. HDPE pipes are over 9X more likely to fail. https://t.co/cNne1HtPNn
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A research team from Purdue found 10 of 11 #plasticpipes tested released VOCs & SVOCs into water. https://t.co/aprnBAMM0t
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Plenum spaces house essential building systems—but they also present fire & air quality risks. Selecting safe, resilient #plumbing materials proves crucial for occupant safety & system durability. Our report gives results & recommendations
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Research published on the National Center for Biotechnology website recommends avoiding use of #plasticpipes in buildings with elevated fire risks due to adverse human health effects from burned & melted #plumbing. Read the study at
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
In order to assess the human exposure risks from the release of contaminants from water pipes made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), experiments were carried out by subjecting the PVC pipe material to...
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Let’s talk facts on value engineering in #plumbing: Most deliver very little value & even less actual engineering. What VE issues are specific to pipes? Our report looks at this important issue https://t.co/LZkhmkawsM
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Construction is the 2nd-largest source of #plasticpollution, behind only packaging. Non-circular #plastic building materials like #plasticpipe increase waste during installation & after use.
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Firestop assemblies are critical to protect buildings during fires, but risks vary by #plumbing type. PVC & other combustible #plasticpipes melt & burn at much lower temperatures than metal, increasing installation complexity & errors. https://t.co/4psn4YA9Bx
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Plastic Pipes in Green Buildings: A Health Risk? Purdue research into green buildings found 11 chemicals leaching from #plasticpipes, including ethyl-tert-butyl ether (ETBE). Architects & builders should weigh water safety alongside sustainability goals.
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Porous #plasticpipes are vulnerable to penetration of harmful chemicals & other contaminants in soil or groundwater. Engineers should specify #castiron or #ductileiron pipes to protect against permeation risks. https://t.co/plJ3QrU0TX
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No Love for Plastic Pipe Industry Misinformation: Poly Pipe News slams #plasticpipe advocates for "blatant misrepresentation" & using "cherry picked" data, tactics that can put buildings & public safety at risk.
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Chemical interactions cause all pipes to release compounds into #drinkingwater. Lead leaching poses clear problems, but risks from #microplastics & VOCs released by #plasticpipes are not well understood. https://t.co/GQjLj1EApz
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Safe Piping Matters offers several AIA-approved webinars covering safety & performance factors for #plumbing systems. Learn more > https://t.co/a3Dl6eKisX
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