The statistics are startling: more than 1 billion people, approximately one-sixth of the world’s population, do not have access to fresh drinking water. More than 2 million people, mostly children in developing countries, die annually from diseases associated with inadequate fresh drinking water.
Staggering population growth, rapid urbanization, increased living standards and global warming contribute to the increasing need for more fresh water supplies.
According to the United Nation’s World Meteorological Organization (WMO), water use has risen six-fold since 1900, more than double the rate of population growth. With the world's population projected to top 8 billion by 2025, fresh water supplies will be unable to keep pace.
Water scarcity can be reduced by increasing supplies and using water more efficiently. To accomplish these goals, effective transport of water is essential and requires pipe that can ensure the safe, hygienic delivery of this precious resource.
LyondellBasell is a global leader in the development and supply of resins used in pipe applications. For nearly 50 years, customers have relied on the company’s Hostalen high density polyethylene (HDPE) for potable water pipe applications. Hostalen GM 5010 T3 Black (classified as PE 80) and Hostalen CRP 100 Black, as well as Hostalen CRP 100 RESIST CR Black (both classified as PE 100), are the benchmark materials used in pressure pipe for drinking water supply.They are produced using the company’s latest-generation, state-of-the-art Hostalen Advanced Cascade Process. Demand for the resins has been increasing, particularly in Asia and Russia.
With their broad range of properties, pipe systems produced using LyondellBasell’s polyolefins can help to address our challenging water supply issues. The pipe systems are easy to install in rugged environments and are highly resistant to cracking, with outstanding stiffness and toughness characteristics. According to extrapolation methods described in the ISO 9080 standard, customer drinking water pipes produced using Hostalen materials have an expected service life of 100 years.
On this year's World Water Day (22 March) and every day, remember to use water wisely. Install water-efficient appliances in your home. And help preserve our vital resource, which is delivered safely to your home with the assistance of innovative products from LyondellBasell.
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