Asset Management

In March 2019, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) hosted an Expert Panel Workshop at DEP's Kingston location to evaluate their corrosion control research and identify areas of potential further study. The Water Research Foundation identified and provided travel support to Expert Panel members Dr. David Cornwell, Dr. Vernon Snoeyink, and Jonathan Cuppett. Staff from the Bureau of Water Supply (BWS) and the Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations (BWSO) also participated. The report below provides the Expert Panel recommendations to DEP and summarizes the workshop.

Asbestos Cement (AC) pipe was used in North American water systems until the early 1980s, mainly as an affordable, non-corroding alternative to metallic pipes. This video summarizes recommendations from WRF project 4093, including guidance on pipe deterioration and failure, condition assessment, predicting remaining service life, rehabilitation and replacement, and health and waste management protocols.