Whose Fault is it When Premature Pipe Corrosion Occurs?

8 Reasons Why Pipes Your Pipes May Not Last as Long as They Should

Nearly all metals will corrode. The rate and extent of the corrosion in piping depends on the degree of dissimilarity between piping material and the physical and chemical characteristics of what it’s transporting, as well as its physical environment.

Corrosion can be accelerated by: • Low pH (acidic water) and high pH (alkaline water); • High dissolved solids, such as: salts, sulfates; • Oxygen and dissolved CO2; and • The presence of suspended solids, such as sand, sediment, corrosion by-products, and rust.

Water whose chemical makeup causes accelerated corrosion is commonly known as aggressive water.

Corrosion can also be accelerated by: • High flow rate within the piping; • High water temperature; • Corrosion-related bacteria and electrochemical corrosion; and • Poor plumbing workmanship.

What causes accelerated pipe corrosion? Find out here.