Piping systems protect human health and safety by delivering clean drinking water and removing wastewater in homes, schools and businesses. When disruptions impact critical plumbing infrastructure, they can affect entire communities, with thousands of families having to find new water sources — or in the worst cases having to relocate. Key areas of concern for piping include fire safety, chemical leaching, pollution, and permeation of toxic materials.
Safety Concerns
About Us
About Us Safe Piping Matters is an independent organization who works with architects and engineers, plumbing and water industry partners, experts from academia, and organizations who focus on sustainability and
Environmental Impacts
Environmental Concerns Building and construction industry professionals increasingly prioritize materials and products that minimize environmental impact in production and after disposal, which represent the most significant impacts for many building
Fire Safety
Incorrect piping materials & installation can breach firestops, emit toxic smoke, & contaminate water systems
Leaching
Piping materials react with the substances passing through them, releasing chemicals into water & waste systems