How to Protect Residential Plumbing Systems Against Growing Use of Chlorine Dioxide
Chlorine dioxide has several advantages over chlorine and chloramines in water disinfection and, according to data from the U.S. EPA, its use in municipal water treatment is growing. While adoption is expected to ramp up gradually, chlorine dioxide is already used by 5% of large municipal water systems.
While increased use of chlorine dioxide for disinfection may have a positive effect on water quality and safety, its effect on the reliability of many plumbing systems is expected to be negative. In Technical Note 67, the Plastics Pipe Institute analyzed multiple research findings to better understand that effect. What they found may surprise – and should alarm – both builders and plumbing contractors. Watch the video to learn more.
Only one residential plumbing material in use today is inherently immune to damage from drinking water treated with chlorine, chloramines and chlorine dioxide. That material is CPVC and it is the smart choice for builders and plumbers who want to protect against premature failure caused by disinfectants in drinking water.
