Life cycle assessment: Comparing strategic options for the mains infrastructure - Part I

F. J. Dennison; A. Azapagic; R. Clift; J. S. Colbourne

doi:10.1016/S0273-1223(99)80002-X

Life cycle assessment: Comparing strategic options for the mains infrastructure - Part I

F. J. Dennison
, A. Azapagic
, R. Clift
, J. S. Colbourne

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This paper presents the preliminary results of a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study which aims to compare two different potable water pipe materials: ductile iron (DI) and medium density polyethylene (MDPE). Stages where environmental impacts may be reduced in the life cycle of these pipes have been highlighted. A takeback scheme between water companies and pipe suppliers has been identified as an environmental improvement to the current disposal stage of the pipe life cycle. Potential exists for dual-use or reuse of abandoned mains.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	315-319
Number of pages	4
Journal	Water Science and Technology
Volume	39
Issue number	10-11
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0273-1223(99)80002-X
Publication status	Published - 1999

Keywords

Life cycle assessment
Mains infrastructure
Pipe materials
Waste disposal

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