Protection for water and soil

Monitored & Permeation-Resistant Pipe Systems

Water scarcity, soil contamination, and extreme weather events are increasingly challenging underground infrastructure. Monitored and permeation-resistant pipe systems make a crucial contribution to the safety, sustainability, and efficiency of our utility networks - and enable operators to comply with strict legal requirements.

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Our white papers and cheat sheets

Our white papers provide further information on the legal situation, material selection, and technical solutions in the field of monitored and permeation-tight pipe systems.

White paper

Extreme weather events as a new challenge for underground infrastructure

Read how the increase in extreme weather events is impacting and damaging our underground infrastructure and what solutions modern pipe systems offer.

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White paper

Consolidation of small sewage treatment plants

This white paper highlights the advantages of consolidation, the technical and legal requirements, and offers concrete practical examples.

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Cheat Sheet – Drinking Water

Legal requirements & risk management in the water industry

Learn about the new legal requirements that water suppliers must meet, from mandatory risk management and stricter limits to real-time monitoring of water quality.

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Technical article

Plastic pipe systems for smart and sustainable water management of the future

This technical article from energie | wasser-praxis (6+7 2025) shows how smart plastic pipe systems help to meet the new requirements of the Drinking Water Ordinance. The focus is on integrated leak monitoring and digital solutions for sustainable water management.

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Pipe leaks and their consequences

1.3 billion

liters of drinking water seep unused into the ground every day in Germany. This corresponds to around 473 million m³ annually, or about 5% of the total drinking water, which leads to losses of almost one billion euros.^[1]

690 million

liters of drinking water were lost by Thames Water last year due to leaks. This corresponds to about a quarter of the treated drinking water and would cover the daily needs of almost 5 million people. ^[2]

30%

of the available drinking water is estimated to be lost worldwide during transport to the end consumer. Halving these losses could enable the additional drinking water supply of 90 million people. ^[3]

13 million

tons of methane are lost annually in the USA due to leaks. This leads to economic damage in the billions and puts a heavy burden on the environment. ^[4]

Leaks in pipe systems are not only an economic problem, but can also have serious ecological consequences. For example, gas leaks can release the greenhouse gas methane into the atmosphere. Leaky pipelines can lead to contamination of soil and groundwater. ^[5]