differences between the composition, bulk properties, contaminant diffusivity and solubility for new high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe and crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) pipe, as well as determine which contaminant and polymer properties are useful for predicting contaminant fate in water pipe. Variati...
Presence of disinfectant influences observed chemical and odor quality in plastic pipe systems. Some PEX pipes can alter drinking water chemical and odor quality for months. Microbial regrowth detected for some, but not all new PP, PVC, PEX pipes.Andrew J. Whelton...