HDPE Pipe Showcased on Web Site Fails
The City of Pueblo in Colorado has banned the use of a manufacturer’s HDPE pipe and has limited the use of other manufacturer’s HDPE due to an alarming discovery while inspecting installed HDPE pipe. An inspection of a section of 4800 linear foot of corrugated polyethylene pipe showed deflections up to 8% and quite a bit of soil infiltration. The failure at North Pueblo Commercial Park demonstrates how a municipality or agency that is cautious in allowing alternate pipe materials can still suffer damages.