Science Inventory

THE BEHAVIOR OF ASBESTOS-CEMENT PIPE UNDER VARIOUS WATER QUALITY CONDITIONS: A PROGRESS REPORT

Citation:

Buelow, R., J. Millette, E. McFarren, AND J. Symons. THE BEHAVIOR OF ASBESTOS-CEMENT PIPE UNDER VARIOUS WATER QUALITY CONDITIONS: A PROGRESS REPORT. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C., EPA/600/J-80/285 (NTIS PB81213142), 1980.

Description:

Asbestos-cement pipe has had a reputation for resisting attack by aggressive waters that cause corrosion of metal pipe materials. The results of this study suggest that asbestos-cement pipe behaves much like other piping materials, except PVC, that are commonly used for potable water distribution.

Record Details:

Record Type:DOCUMENT( REPORT )
Product Published Date:12/31/1980
Record Last Revised:12/22/2005
Record ID: 50942