en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association (DIPRA) recently announced that the Village of Saguenay, Quebec, Canada, has officially joined the association's "Century Club" for its cast iron drinking water system, which has been in operation for over a century. The club recognizes the strength, durability, and resilience demonstrated by cast iron pipes in drinking water systems.

DIPRA President David Cole stated that the Village of Saguenay's decision over a century ago to use cast iron pipes for its drinking water system reflects a clear understanding of the importance of durable infrastructure. Many cities in Canada and the United States still rely on cast iron pipes to deliver clean, safe drinking water. When replacing aging pipelines, most of these cities have chosen ductile iron—the modern successor to cast iron. Ductile iron offers outstanding advantages in strength, toughness, and durability, making it the preferred pipe material for engineers and water professionals planning infrastructure for the next 100 years.

The village originally installed 6-inch cast iron pipes in its downtown area in 1907, and the pipeline remains in safe operation today. Gabriel Grenon, Head of Environmental Health and Parks, noted that the pipeline requires minimal maintenance, and the cast iron pipes are extremely strong and durable.

The Cast Iron Pipe Century Club was established in 1947 to publicly recognize water utilities that have used cast iron mains in service for 100 years or more. Currently, over 550 water utilities in the United States and more than 35 in Canada are members of the DIPRA Century Club. DIPRA also maintains a "Sesquicentennial Club," with 27 known water utilities in the U.S. and 5 in Canada whose cast iron pipelines have been in service for over 150 years.

Founded in 1915, the Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association (DIPRA) has long served as a technical advisor and resource provider for the water industry. The association participates in standards development committees and conducts technical research on a variety of application topics. Member companies of the association are collectively committed to producing and delivering ductile iron pipe products.

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