The Current State Of The Pipe Infrastructure In The USA & Canada From A Recent USU Study
Water main break rates are the most important indicator for quantifying failing underground pipelines. For this reason, break rates are a critical factor in asset management decision-making. This presentation summarizes a recent comprehensive study of water main break rates of common pipe materials performed by Utah State University utilizing input from 802 utilities. The presentation will discuss pipe failure causes, trends and correlations to utility size, pipe age and diameter. Also included will be information about how pipe materials have been changing over time and how pipe materials are used regionally.
Presenter Information:
Steven L. Barfuss
Research Professor at Utah State University, Associate Director at the Utah Water Research Laboratory
Utah State University
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