Reinforced concrete pipe is a time-tested solution for stormwater systems and diverse municipal applications that can help communities achieve sustainability goals.
Responsible Manufacturing Process
Concrete pipe is manufactured from some of the most abundant natural materials: water, aggregate, and cement. County Materials sources all of our aggregates from local, sustainably managed quarries.
Technological advancements in cement manufacturing continue to make its production processes cleaner for the environment. According to the Portland Cement Association, cement manufacturers have reduced their energy consumption by 40 percent per metric ton over the last 40 years and strive to be carbon-neutral by 2050.
Durability
Concrete pipe maintains structural integrity over a service life of 70 to 100 years, requiring minimal repairs. Its long service life limits the need for infrastructure replacement. Whether buried or exposed, concrete resists the effects of most elements and doesn’t burn, rust, tear, buckle, or deflect.
Reusability
Concrete pipe’s rigid nature and durability gives it remarkable salvage value, meaning it can survive the abuse of installation and removal. The reuse of an 86-year-old pipe in a Calumet County, Wisconsin, highway project demonstrated the salvageability of concrete pipe. The salvageability of concrete pipe reduces construction waste and can reduce the cost of future infrastructure expansions or alterations.
County Materials is committed to manufacturing sustainable concrete construction products for long-lasting applications. Use our concrete pipe and precast products for your next project by contacting our team.
