TPi November 2015

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Updated C906-15 AWWA standard published The American Water Works Association (AWWA) has published an updated version of its C906 standard, with significant revisions and changes to all of its sections.

“PE4710 HDPE pipes provide zero-leakage, conserving water and preventing raw sewage from entering into waterways or watersheds, and they are ideal for both trenchless and trenched installations. Standards around the world recognise the full benefits of HDPE pipe, and the AWWA and ANSI approved standard now does too.”

The C906-15 update includes enhanced performance high-density polyethylene (HDPE) resins – PE4710 – that improve the durability and reliability of HDPE pressure pipe used in municipal and industrial water and wastewater systems. “This is truly a significant event, pro- viding great benefits to municipalities, businesses and citizens,” commented Tony Radoszewski, president of the Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI). “The demands for installation of new pipelines, and revitalisation of the deteriorating water pipe infrastructure are urgent and critical. “Federal and industry sources estimate that approximately 2.5bn gallons of drinking water are lost every day because of dilapidated pipes.

Heat fusing sections of PE4710 HDPE pipe provides a leak-free system

Updates in C906-15 include: zero-leakage allowance

dedicated to promoting plastics as the material of choice for pipe applications. The institute publishes data for use in development and design of plastic pipe systems. PPI also collaborates with industry organisations that set standards for manufacturing practices and installation methods.

for improved water supply and water conservation; improved durability of resin; higher pressure class – up to 335 psi; larger internal diameter and increased flow capacity; and enhanced surge capacity and fatigue life. It also covers additional sizes, up to 65" in diameter. The Plastics Pipe Institute is a major trade association representing all seg- ments of the plastic pipe industry, and is

Plastics Pipe Institute – USA www.plasticpipe.org

The update includes enhanced performance resins that improve durability and reliability of HDPE pressure pipe

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• EN 10294 • EN 10305 • EN 10216 • EN 10297 • EN 10210 • API 5L • ASTM A106 • ASTM A179

Long runs of PE4710 HDPE pipe can be installed in a trench or by a number of trenchless methods

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