For thousands of years, humans have relied upon water transportation via pipes. There are ancient Egyptian pipes made of copper, ancient Greek pipes made of terracotta, and roman pipes comprised of over 6 materials. But, for the United States, steel pipes were the most prevalent and relied upon in 1820. However, these steel pipes had rampant corrosion issues and were incredibly difficult to repair and replace. So how did America’s modern piping system move past steel pipes?
First, Prestressed Concrete Cylinder Pipes (PCCP) started to replace steel pipes, with the advantage of being much less expensive. Unfortunately, these new types of pipes have a much lower longevity, anywhere from 45 to 65 years shorter, and had a new issue of premature failure. Therefore, only 13 years later Ductile Iron Pipes (DIP) were the new pipe innovation. While they eliminate premature failure, they went back to having the corrosion issues and led to health problems for adults and children alike.
Fortunately, the Hobas Fiberglass Reinforced Polymer Mortar (FRPM) arose to fix both the health concerns, premature failure, and corrosion issues. On top of that, the FRPM pipes have a longevity well over 150 years and can update existing water mains. America has a history of updating types of pipes. In order to meet sustainability, health, and lifespan standards, Hobas FRPM pipes are the way to go.
