PVC Pipes for Water Supply

The usage of polyvinyl chloride for plumbing applications can be traced back to the 1930s, when they were first cast into tubes and used for water supply as an alternative to the traditional metal pipes. The rusting and corrosion of metal pipes carrying water had become a matter of grave concern in terms of health and sanitation and PVC came through as a reliable alternative. Ever since, PVC and its modified versions have become one of the most preferred materials for water supply and drainage pipeline applications. Read on to know what are some of the advantages that PVC pipes have over metal pipes for water supply and other water management applications: