From Clay Channels to Aqueducts
Imagine a world without water pipes. No aqueducts in Ancient Rome, no modern marvels linking cities across continents. Since 4000 BCE, humans have been crafting different forms of pipes, from clay channels in the Indus Valley to the complex, innovative pipes of today.
The Issue
The United States boasts over 2.2 million miles of water pipes, enough to loop around the moon and back four times. Yet, despite this vast network, a water main breaks every two minutes. It’s clear: our infrastructure is in need of change.
The Promise and Pitfalls
Steel pipes, once stalwarts of longevity, now rust away prematurely, leaving behind a trail of corroded dreams. Prestressed concrete brought promise in 1942, but its sudden ruptures proved a watery wake-up call. There was also ductile iron, which was thinner and greener, but faltered under the weight of its own environmental impact.
Futuristic Solutions: The Rise of Fiberglass
Then, like a beacon in the pipeline darkness, came Hobas Fiberglass Reinforced Polymer Mortar (FRPM). Dubbed the “Tesla of pipes,” this futuristic marvel has spent over three decades ferrying high-pressure water around the globe, with a lifespan stretching beyond 150 years.
A Call to Action: Building the Future
Now, as the Federal Government pledges billions to update municipal water infrastructure, the call to embrace the pipes of the future grows louder. We must slash wasted water, restore aging infrastructure, and cut carbon impacts to secure a sustainable future.
Embracing the Future: FRPM
For municipalities wanting safety and reliability, fiberglass reinforced polymer is the water infrastructure of the future. So, let’s lay the groundwork for a world where water flows freely, efficiently, and sustainably through pipes built to withstand the test of time.
