PVC Pipe Association

PVC Pipe Association President & CEO Bruce Hollands attended the United States Conference of Mayors 94th Annual Meeting in Long Beach, CA, where Professor Steven Barfuss presented Utah State University’s recent water main break report.

Professor Barfuss noted that PVC pipe had the lowest break rate of all commonly used water pipe materials.

Read the full study here: https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/water_rep/682/
Utah Water Research Laboratory

𝟲 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗳𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿! Join the PVC Pipe Association (PVCPA)'s Virtual Educational Seminar

Participate in two three-hour online sessions over two days (June 3–4, 2026) and gain a comprehensive evaluation of PVC water and sewer pipe applications. Earn up to 6.0 PDHs. Ideal for both long-time and new users of PVC pipe.

𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟭: 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗩𝗖 𝗣𝗶𝗽𝗲
• Internal pressure design for PVC water and force main systems
• External load design of PVC gravity pipe

𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮: 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗩𝗖 𝗣𝗶𝗽𝗲
• Installation best practices for optimum performance of PVC pipe systems
• Longevity, resiliency, sustainability, and real-world case studies

Learn more and register: https://www.uni-bell.org/Events/Virtual-Educational-Seminar

Pipe Issues Blog: PFAS Substances - Not a Concern for PVC Pipe

Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of more than 4,700 compounds made up of fluorinated carbon chains used in the aerospace, automotive, construction, cosmetics, clothing, and electronics industries, and in products like firefighting foam and non-stick cookware. Some PFAS have been found to be harmful to human health.

This blog assures utilities and their customers that PVC pipe does not contribute to the presence of PFAS in drinking water. More than seven decades of use in the U.S. and Canada show conclusively that PVC pipe is the safest choice for long-term, reliable delivery of clean drinking water.

Read the full blog here: https://www.uni-bell.org/Blogs/Pipe-Issues-Blog/Post/3744/PFAS-Substances-Not-a-Concern-for-PVC-Pipe

PFAS Substances: Not a Concern for PVC Pipe Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are not a concern for PVC water pipes.

Texas AWWA's Texas Water show is here!

Join us this week in Booth #1808 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas.

Meet with our engineers for technical support on design, installation, and application of PVC piping systems. Learn how PVC pipe can benefit your project or utility. We look forward to seeing you there!