What Are Infiltration Pipes & Their Types

Infiltration Pipes:

Water present on the ground flows into the sewerage system through pipes, these pipes are what we call infiltration pipes. These pipes facilitate the flow of groundwater into the sewer by providing a medium for it to flow easily through it to the sewerage. Otherwise, groundwater keeps getting collected onto the ground causing a hurdle for everyone. Therefore, infiltration pipes are installed to solve this issue. There is a diversity variety available when it comes to getting an infiltration pipe. These types are basically classified on the basis of the material of which the pipe is made. A variety of materials are available in infiltration pipes, all have different characteristic qualities, which makes them unique. 

Types of Infiltration Pipes:

The different types of infiltration pipes on the basis of various common materials are as follows:

·         PE Infiltration Pipes:

PE is the abbreviation for polyethylene, this is the most commonly used infiltration pipe. The reason for this is that they are the most cost-effective infiltration pipes as compared to others. They also have great qualities, like they are highly durable because polyethylene is a very strong material and remains the same for a very long period of time. These pipes are also corrosion and abrasion-resistant. They are very good to use even in extreme weather conditions. Usually, every PE infiltration pipe manufacturer uses high-quality PE, but if the quality of PE is not good, it will not be as durable as it should be, and you will have to replace your pipes sooner. Therefore, do check the quality of PE before getting your infiltration pipes.

·         PVC Infiltration Pipes:

PVC is the abbreviation for polyvinyl chloride, these are also very durable infiltration pipes. They are also very cost-effective and are very easy to install. After PE infiltration pipes, these pipes are the second most common infiltration pipes to be installed in the majority of places. They also being made of plastic are corrosion and abrasion-resistant.

·         Non-Plastic Infiltration Pipes:

These pipes are made of materials like cast iron, copper, concrete, clay, galvanized pipes. However, all these materials are very strong but not as durable as plastic because they are not corrosion resistant and will rust very quickly. There is a solution for this too, such pipes are available which are coated with rust prevention materials, but they are even more expensive than normal non-plastic pipes. They are also not as much cost-effective as plastic pipes.