PVC pipe is a high-performance piping material because it is corrosion proof, has a service life in excess of 100 years, requires less energy and fewer resources to manufacture than other piping materials, and its production creates virtually no waste. PVC pipe is tested and certified by NSF International, a public health and safety organization.

Large diameter PVC pipe is used in underground infrastructure projects for transmission of raw, potable and recycled water and for sewer collection and storm drainage in municipalities across North American.

Small diameter PVC pipe is used in a number of applications. It conforms to ASTM standards for both pressure and non-pressure applications, including drain-waste-vent (DWV), water service lines, sewer, irrigation and conduit.

Small diameter CPVC pipe is a higher temperature modified PVC resin and is used in a number of additional piping applications. It conforms to ASTM standards and is commonly used in hot- and cold-water pressure, chemical drain, and fire sprinkler systems.

Manufacturers of large and small diameter pipe have undertaken a number of sustainability efforts.

PVC Pipe (Large Diameter) Sustainability resources include PVC Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), PVC Pipe Environmental Product Declaration (EPD). Codes and standards information for large diameter pipe include NSF International certification for more than 40 years, pressure, sewer and storm drainage pipe standards. Visit PVC Pipe Association website for more information about large diameter PVC pipe sustainability efforts.

PVC and CPVC Pipe (Small Diameter) Sustainability resources includes two Life Cycle Inventory reports (LCI), a Sustainable Manufacturing Certification program, and Green Building and application reports. Visit Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association (PPFA) website for more information about small diameter PVC and CPVC Pipe sustainability efforts.