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Is RCP Pipe Suitable for Water Retention

Is RCP Pipe Suitable for Water Retention

Is RCP Pipe Suitable for Water Retention

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The length of the system dictates the flow line of the pipe to be at an elevation that causes the RCP pipe to hold water.  Is this a problem?

RE: Is RCP Pipe Suitable for Water Retention

Not as long as you use a gasket to seal the RCP joints.

Richard A. Cornelius, P.E.
WWW.amlinereast.com

RE: Is RCP Pipe Suitable for Water Retention

there are other issues caused by standing water in storm drain pipes that you may want to consider besides just leakage through the joints - it may affect capacity, structural integrity, installation, O&M, health and safety.

I would recommend gaskets regardless if it has standing water or not.

RE: Is RCP Pipe Suitable for Water Retention

I do it all the time.  

Hydrology, Drainage Analysis, Flood Studies, and Complex Stormwater Litigation for Atlanta and the South East - http://www.campbellcivil.com

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