Pipe Installation

Pipe Installation

AWWA pipe installation standards cover the AWWA C600 series, which governs installation of a variety of different types of pipe materials for both above ground and underground designs. Different techniques for installation and repair for bursting for materials like PVC, iron, steel, and cement as well as different joints commonly used.

AWWA C600-2023

AWWA C600-23 Installation of Ductile-Iron Mains and Their Appurtenances

The purpose of this standard is to provide the minimum requirements for the installation of ductile-iron potable water, wastewater, reclaimed water, and raw water mains and their appurtenances, including materials, dimensions, tolerances, and testing procedures.

AWWA C602-2023

Cement-Mortar Lining of Water Pipelines in Place—4 In. (100 mm) and Larger

The purpose of this standard is to define the minimum requirements for cement-mortar lining of water pipelines, 4 in. (100 mm) and larger, in place, including materials, design, and methods for construction.

AWWA C604-2024

Installation of Buried Steel Water Pipe—4 In. (100 mm) and Larger

The purpose of this standard is to provide the minimum requirements for the installation of buried steel water pipelines, including inspection, unloading, handling, storage, and testing.

AWWA C605-2021

Underground Installation of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) and Molecularly Oriented Polyvinyl Chloride (PVCO) Pressure Pipe and Fittings

This standard describes underground installation and pressure testing requirements for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and molecularly oriented polyvinyl chloride (PVCO) pressure pipe and fittings used to transport potable water, reclaimed water, irrigation water, and wastewater, or for the conveyance of any fluid compatible with PVC or PVCO. This includes products that comply with ANSI/AWWA C900, ANSI/AWWA C907, or ANSI/AWWA C909. These piping systems often contain components made from other materials. It may be necessary to supplement this standard with special requirements not included in this standard.

AWWA C606-2022

Grooved and Shouldered Joints

The purpose of this standard is to provide the minimum requirements for grooved and shouldered joints, including materials, dimensions, tolerances, inspection, proof of design procedures, markings, and production testing. Grooved and shouldered joints outside of Tables 2–6 shall comply with all the minimum requirements of the general design, materials, inspection, proof of design procedures, markings, and production testing.

AWWA C620-2019

Spray-In-Place Polymeric Lining for Potable Water Pipelines, 4 In. (100 mm) and Larger

This standard describes the requirements for materials, equipment, certification, and procedures for the field application of spray-in-place polymeric (SIPP) linings to the interior of existing potable water pipelines.

AWWA C621-2025

Internal Pipe Joint Seal Assemblies for Water Service

The purpose of this standard is to provide the minimum requirements for selection and installation of internal pipe joint seal assemblies, including materials, dimensions, tolerances, and testing/verification procedures

AWWA C622-2019

Pipe Bursting of Potable Water Mains 4 In. (100 mm) to 36 In. (900 mm)

This standard describes the materials and procedures for rehabilitation of existing potable water pipelines 4 in. (100 mm) to 36 in. (900 mm) in diameter using pipe bursting. Potable water pipeline materials that can be pipe burst include asbestos cement, cast iron, ductile iron, fiberglass, high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), plastic, reinforced concrete, and steel.

AWWA C623-2022

Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) Rehabilitation of Pressurized Potable Water Pipelines, 4 In. (100 mm) and Larger

This standard covers materials and procedures for the rehabilitation of existing water mains 4 in. (100 mm) in diameter and larger by the installation and curing of a resin impregnated textile tube that is either inverted into the main using a hydrostatic head of potable water or air pressure or pulled into the main and subsequently inflated by potable water or air. The CIPP is cured by circulating hot water, introducing controlled steam or photoinitiated reaction (light) within the resin impregnated textile tube once installed into the existing pipe. When cured the finished product will be a continuous, tight fitting cured-in-place pipe (CIPP).