Many of the lead, concrete or cast iron piping used in early water systems could be crumbling. The replacement of aging water systems is a concern around the nation.

Concrete water pipes play a vital role in water supply infrastructure, requiring precision and durability during manufacturing. The process begins with high-quality cement, carefully mixed and ...

Poorly made 1970s-era concrete water pipes like the one that failed in Prince George's County last week are common to the D.C. area and represent an ongoing infrastructure problem if not an ...

The 350 miles of large concrete pipe — technically called prestressed concrete cylinder pipe — form the backbone of the 5,600-mile water distribution system for 1.8 million people in ...