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- Title
Utility considerations in developing a galvanized iron water pipe management plan.
- Authors
Edwards, Marc; Arnold, Roger; Rosenfeldt, Becki; Masters, Sheldon V.; Parks, Jeffrey; Tang, Min
- Abstract
Galvanized iron pipe (GIP) was once widely installed in publicly and privately owned potable water systems. This antiquated plumbing material can cause water discoloration from iron release, head loss resulting from corrosion scale buildup, and occasional problems with lead (Pb) release to drinking water. In this work, a GIP management framework for utilities is formulated via a literature review and several case studies. The GIP management plan is intended to guide water systems with understanding and addressing GIP issues while considering consumer expectations, corrosion control challenges, variable performance, and associated cost–benefit analysis for corrective actions.
- Subjects
GALVANIZED steel; IRON pipe; DRINKING water; CORROSION &; anti-corrosives; CONSUMERS
- Publication
AWWA Water Science, 2023, Vol 5, Issue 4, p1
- ISSN
2577-8161
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/aws2.1350