2-Hour NSF-Certified ePIPE Lining for Lead & Leak Protection

ACE DuraFlo’s patented ePIPE potable water lining epoxy has been certified by the U.S.-based National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) for drinking water systems, with water service restored in as little as 2 hours. The ePIPE process can be applied to potable water pipes as small as 1/2″ in diameter.

Fast Protection for Drinking Water Pipes

Concerns about toxic metal leaching from aging plumbing systems have increased significantly since the Flint lead poisoning disaster. Metal pipes can contribute to lead and copper leaching into drinking water, creating serious water quality concerns for homeowners, property owners, utilities, and municipalities.

The patented ePIPE process is designed to protect metal pipes from lead and copper leaching quickly, without the delays, disruption, or destruction often associated with traditional pipe replacement.

How ePIPE Helps Reduce Lead Leaching

Using the ePIPE process, lead levels are reduced to well below the World Health Organization’s (WHO) cut-off guideline for lead, which is 10 ug/l, or 10 ppb. By comparison, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) action level for lead is 15 ug/l, or 15 ppb, which is 50 percent higher than the WHO guideline.

By creating a protective barrier inside existing pipes, ePIPE helps prevent drinking water from coming into direct contact with lead, copper, and other metal pipe surfaces that may contribute to leaching.

Return to Service in as Little as 2 Hours

ePIPE’s protective lining can be returned to service in as little as 2 hours, making it one of the fastest in-place epoxy lining solutions for potable water pipe restoration, lead protection, and leak prevention.

Unlike conventional repiping, the ePIPE process is non-invasive and can help restore drinking water systems without major demolition, street closures, or extended downtime.

“Hands down, we offer the best solution to protect drinking water from lead leaching”, said Larry Gillanders, CEO. “We are prepared to help cities like Flint to bring their water pipes into lead leaching compliance, using this efficient, effective and proven solution. Our non-invasive epoxy coating system can bring lead contaminated water systems, on both public and private side pipes, into compliance within hours, without causing destruction or closing down streets. This is a win-win for cities and their citizens.”

Patented ePIPE Lead Protection Technology

The ePIPE lead protection system is covered under several U.S. patents, including Patent #8524320 and Patent #9273815.

For property owners, municipalities, and water system operators looking for a faster, less invasive way to address lead leaching, pipe leaks, and aging potable water infrastructure, ePIPE provides a proven in-place pipe restoration solution.

Save water, help prevent leaks, and protect drinking water from lead leaching. Choose ePIPE.