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,…
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…
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…
In recent years, there have been many reports of incidences where wildfires have caused serious damage to homes, water systems, and infrastructure. For example, in the fall of 2020, the CZU Lightning Complex Fire in Santa Cruz, CA, melted seven…
News about the environmental disaster unfolding in eastern Ohio due to the recent train derailment continues to trickle out with each passing day. The latest: utilities in parts of Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana have stepped up their monitoring to watch for…
The derailment of a train in East Palestine, Ohio on February 3rd prompted federal authorities to investigate and assess the damage from toxins released from the chemicals that were being transported on the train. More information has emerged about the…
Town Upgrades to Ductile Iron Pipes When Water Mains Need Replacing BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association (DIPRA) welcomes the Town of West Springfield, MA, to the Century Club, recognizing the town's continuous use of cast…
This old saying is sadly relevant today in too many communities throughout the United States who do not have access to enough safe, clean drinking water. But in a positive development to tackle this challenge, there has been a tremendous…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Jan. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association welcomes the City of Oconomowoc, WI, to its Century Club in recognition of its long use of cast iron pipes in its water distribution system. "The Century Club honors utilities…
