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Corrosion Occurs from Outside In

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Message: Corrosion often begins outside and moves inside.


The soil surrounding a conduit can be more corrosive than the water inside the pipe. When this occurs, the pipe will corrode faster on the outside than the inside. By inspecting the inside of the pipe, it may appear to be in good condition, however, the pipe may be brittle due to corrosion on the outside.


Revision ID: 1143
Revision Date: 06/21/2022