PVC and Biofilm Formation Risk

Maintaining water quality within piping systems is crucial, particularly for drinking water applications. Biofilm formation inside pipes is a potential concern.

Key Property

PVC pipe tends to carry a lower risk of biofilm forming inside the bore compared to other materials. A biofilm is a layer of microorganisms that can stick to the inner surface of pipes.

Applications

This property is advantageous in systems conveying drinking water, where minimizing biological growth on the pipe surface contributes to maintaining water quality and potentially reducing the need for aggressive disinfection methods.

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