Forty-Five Years, Countless Miles of Pipe, and a Lifetime of Lessons By Allen Cox, P.E. DIPRA Regional Director, Southern States After more than four decades in the water industry, people often ask what has changed the most. The…
DIPRA Announces Research and Technical Resources Leadership Promotions of Gregg Horn and Josh Blount
For more than a century, the Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association (DIPRA) has built its reputation on research, technical expertise, and service to the water industry. That work remains at the heart of DIPRA’s mission today, and the Association is…
In response to growing concerns about the presence of plastic in the human body and the many unanswered medical and scientific questions surrounding its effects, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed adding microplastics to its list of drinking…
DIPRA President David Cole wrote a column for a special infrastructure section of The Washington Times calling on Congress to support the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF), which are the main…
Next week is Water Week, a vitally important advocacy moment for our industry. At DIPRA, we are proud to not only represent the manufacturers of Ductile iron pipe but also to contribute valuable research, technical documents, and other knowledge-based information…
When communities turn on the tap, they expect clean, safe water to flow without interruption. What most people don’t see is the network of skilled professionals who make that reliability possible long before water reaches a home or business. Behind…
As the nation approaches its 250th birthday, it is worth reflecting on the systems that have quietly sustained American communities for generations. Much of today’s drinking water infrastructure was built for a different era, and meeting the demands of the…
With states and utilities applying for billions in federal infrastructure funding, communities have a rare opportunity to address long-standing drinking water needs. How those dollars are invested and the materials chosen will determine whether today’s projects deliver value for decades…
BIRMINGHAM, AL – The Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association welcomes David L. Billings, P.E., who joins as a Regional Engineer. With nearly three decades of experience in civil engineering and a strong record of leadership in the water and wastewater…
BIRMINGHAM, AL – The Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association (DIPRA) welcomes the City of Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Canada, to the Century Club, which pays tribute to the legacy of cast iron drinking water pipes. “The City of Corner Brook’s induction…
