HDPE Gaining Ground In U.S. Infrastructure

Springfield Sliplines 30'' HDPE To Rehabilitate Concrete Water Line

Springfield, MO - A growing number of cities are deciding to lean on polyethylene pipe for the next 100 or so years. It is a decision perceived by some to be an unproven venture while others claim there is no better pipe in the world to deal with the troubles plaguing U.S. water infrastructure. Almost everyone agrees that major infrastructure rehabilitation is needed but the largest problem is lack of funding and not the choice of piping material.

City Utilities of Springfield, Missouri is one utility company that has started using high-density polyethylene for water. They recently installed one of the largest diameter high-density polyethylene (HDPE) potable water pipelines in the country.