For decades, PVC has been the best pipe to use for water infrastructure. It’s fully compliant with the NSF 61 standard – the industry accepted standard that ensures clean drinking water throughout the United States. It’s both the best for performance and getting clean drinking water to populations around the world, as well as the most environmentally conscious choice when it comes to water infrastructure.

Unmatched Performance and Product Life

• PVC pipe doesn’t corrode internally or externally, even after decades of use.
• PVC isn’t prone to scaling or tuberculation, which creates breeding grounds for E. coli or Legionella.
• PVC pipe breaks or leaks considerably less than other types of pipes, saving taxpayers millions.

The Sustainable Option

• PVC has an overall lower carbon footprint than other pipe materials like iron, cement, and clay based on total life cycle energy usage.
• PVC’s lightweight nature makes it easy to transport, using less fuel and GHG emissions for transportation.
• PVC can also be recycled over and over again – over 1 billion pounds of pre- and post consumer PVC and vinyl materials are recycled in the US and Canada annually.

PVC pipe is, simply put, the best option for water infrastructure. Download our full PVC Pipe Report to learn more about the important issue of clean drinking water systems.