Mission: To improve the design, installation, and operation of municipal HDPE water piping systems through the creation of partnerships among utilities, researchers, designers, contractors, and the HDPE industry.

Benefits:

• Create a team of experts that can objectively advise the municipal industry on issues related to HDPE piping systems
• Better understand and address the needs of the municipal customers.
• Perform joint research on HDPE systems to resolve or clarify issues
• Improve the standards, design and installation of HDPE systems
• Accelerate and spread the knowledge among all stake holders

Chairpersons: The committee will be chaired jointly by a utility and a PPI staff for a renewable 3-year period.

Members: Board Members are selected based on their expertise in the N. American municipal market, and willingness to commit a minimum of 3 years. Initially, PPI will solicit and accept nominations from the industry. Once the Board is established, the Chairpersons will consult with Board members to accept nominations.
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Membership is intended to include:

• Utilities: 4 - 10 members
• Consultants: 3 - 5 members
• Contractors: 3 - 5 members
• Researchers: 3 - 5 members
• Associations: PPI, AWWA, ASCE, NASTT: Max. 1 member per group.

Meetings' Details: The Board meets twice a year at locations designated by the chairs. This is a long-term initiative and is intended to be an ongoing endeavor.

Oversight: The PPI Municipal and Industrial Division (Management Cmt.) will provide the needed resources (budget and staff) and prompt responses to ensure success of this partnership.