
BIRMINGHAM, AL – The Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association welcomes Steven Daul, P.E., as its newest Regional Engineer. Daul will represent the Northeast region, working with drinking water utilities and other professionals to understand the superior quality of Ductile iron pipes…

As we look ahead to 2025, we know that the Ductile iron pipe industry remains well-positioned to continue delivering clean, safe drinking water to thousands of communities in the United States. Ductile iron remains the strongest, most resilient pipe available,…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association (DIPRA) welcomes the City of Columbus, OH, to the Sesquicentennial Club, recognizing cast iron pipes in the municipality's drinking water system that have been in service for…

On December 18th, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its designation of vinyl chloride, a key component in the manufacturing of PVC pipes, as a “high priority” chemical, under the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA). This announcement is a major…

The Iron Bowl is the greatest rivalry in sports – period. As well it should be since it represents the best of what this country has to offer: college athletes playing for glory on the gridiron; two diehard fanbases living…

BIRMINGHAM, AL – The Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association (DIPRA) welcomes the City of Virginia Beach, VA, to its Century Club, which celebrates the strength and resilience of cast iron mains in drinking water systems. In 1963, Virginia Beach and Princess…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., July 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association (DIPRA) welcomes the city of Elyria, OH, to the Century Club, which honors the strength, longevity, and resilience of cast iron pipes used in water infrastructure projects.…

Last year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that it would undertake a review of vinyl chloride and four other chemicals to determine if any should be subject to additional restrictions under the federal Toxic Substance Control Act. While there…

Club Honors Strength & Durability of Cast Iron Drinking Water Pipes BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association welcomes the Canadian Town of Amherst, Nova Scotia, to The Century Club, which honors the strength and resilience of…

Water Mains Installed in 1912 "Shown the Test of Time" BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association (DIPRA) welcomes the town of Neepawa in Manitoba, Canada, to the Century Club, which celebrates the strength and durability of cast iron…