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…
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.…
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…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association (DIPRA) welcomes the city of Bexley, Ohio, to the Century Club, which celebrates the strength and durability of cast iron pipe. "DIPRA is thrilled to welcome the City of Bexley to the…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association (DIPRA) welcomes David Cole as the group's next President. "Water utilities are increasingly facing a number of growing challenges while at the same time there has been a very much-needed investment…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association (DIPRA) welcomes Janine M. Alexander, P.E. as the Senior Regional Engineer for the Southeastern States. "Janine Alexander is a top professional engineer, and we couldn't be more excited to welcome…
