An HDPE pipe manufacturer recently made the bold claim of a material service life exceeding 2000 years.The following facts explain that the real service life of HDPE pipe is much lower, and why concrete pipe is the only drainage pipe with a 100-year service life:

“Evaluation of HDPE Pipelines Structural Performance on Texas DOT and Municipal Projects” by Dr. A. Abolmaali, Ph.D. P.E. and Dr. A. Motahari, Ph.D.

Army Corps Section 1-4 Life Cycle Design; EM1110-2-2902

Evaluation of HDPE Pipe Performance on KY DOT and OH DOT Construction Projects

Condition Investigations of HDPE Pipe In-Service In the United States (Six States) for The American Concrete Pipe Association Irving, Texas

YSK #142, HDPE Service life – Facts and Conclusions

HDPE service life explanation to Mr. Pluimer’s research

Least Cost Analysis

"Read Between the Pipes"

Dispatch -- Volume 1, Number 3
A Case in Point for Choosing Concrete Pipe -- RIDGE LINE, INC. vs ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS

Dispatch -- Volume 1, Number 4
DREAMS FLOAT AWAY -- Drainage Pipe Selection Deprives Residents of Money and More

Buried Facts: Plastic Pipe Claims

Bulletin #134 "What Positive Lessons can be Learned from an HDPE Fire?"

Bulletin #128 "A Case in Point"

Bulletin 124 "Questionable Recommendations Based on Study Findings"

Bulletin 120 "HDPE Pipe Showcased on Web Site Fails"

The Economic Costs of Culvert Failures