Our lives depend on water, one of the earth’s most precious elements, and key for our environment.  Solvay products for this market are suitable for the many types of equipment and components used in the treatment of water, or to the liners and membranes used for the protection of the soil or related environmental elements.

And as cost efficiency and performance become progressively important in modern plumbing systems, Solvay plastics play an increasing role as replacements for traditional materials across a range of applications, where they have met the demanding requirements of the industry.

Water filtration
Solvay plastics for water filtration membranes, which allow the passage of water but filter out harmful bacteria and pathogens, are playing an important role in various water purification treatment systems.  In the water purification industry Solvay speaks with membrane manufacturers, engineering design companies and water purifiers to meet the needs of the industry.  The company also works with regulatory agencies to ensure that products conform to current and future standards and codes.

Plumbing
Specialty plastics supplied by Solvay for the plumbing market include materials for fittings and manifolds, for tubing and multi-layer pipe systems, and for internal faucet (tap) components.

Pipes
PVC pipes can carry water with or without pressure and are particularly effective for sheathing of central heating pipes and as piping for garden and fire hoses.  Their excellent properties make them suited for drinking water supplies.

Pipelife, a Solvay joint venture company, produces and distributes complete systems of pipelines and fittings for water supply, sewerage, irrigation and drainage.