Insulating joints are a very
important component to reduce the substantial amount of water lost along the water
distribution network. Indeed insulating joint avoids that corrosion provokes
ruptures of pipes and mainlines resulting in water leaks along the network. The
amount of water wasted in Italy is great. According to an Italian study
developed by Censis, the volume of water lost because of corrosion amounted to
31.9% in 2014 (source: Censis, "Fourth number of Diary of transition"),
a significant value that, when compared with other European countries, becomes
alarming: in Germany the water lost amounts to 6.5%, in England and Wales at
15.5%, in France, where it’s a big issue too, to 20.9%.
The aging Italian water
infrastructure network requires major investments for maintenance and
replacement of pipes and mainlines in order to align them with European
standards and to eliminate and reduce the leakages. The insulating joint is
only a small and inexpensive component of the water infrastructure, but has a
significant impact on network efficiency and on reduction of maintenance costs.
So, why not to start from here?