According to a new study from the Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association, conducted by researchers at Drexel University, higher flow velocities and smaller-diameter plumbing produce better building water quality.
The study is included in a recent American Water Works Association journal, AWWA Water Science (Volume 7, Issue 4). It is a crucial first step toward the ultimate goal: obtaining clear, realistic and holistic scientific results to support the safe and appropriate right-sizing of North American water distribution systems and improving plumbing design in model plumbing codes.The Drexel research team investigated key proxies for water safety and biological activity in plumbing systems,
