This powerpoint presentation provides information on external corrosion control, the most critical component of effective water main infrastructure planning and management. Topics covered include: design and construction;
operation and maintenance; and,
rehabilitation and service life extension strategies. Project summary included: corrosion is inevitable (unless you do something about it);
corrosion is predictable;
corrosion is often the root cause of cast and ductile iron pipe failures;
proven, cost effective corrosion control strategies exist
for new and existing pipelines;
corrosion detection and control can be cost effectively installed and monitored;
suitably designed, corrosion control is construction and maintenance friendly;
cathodic protection is a simple, low-maintenance electrical system; and,
corrosion control is key for effective infrastructure management. Includes figures.