Is RCP Pipe Suitable for Water Retention

[imnoengineer]

The length of the system dictates the flow line of the pipe to be at an elevation that causes the RCP pipe to hold water. Is this a problem?

 

[dicksewerrat]

Not as long as you use a gasket to seal the RCP joints.

Richard A. Cornelius, P.E.

http://WWW.amlinereast.com

 

[cvg]

there are other issues caused by standing water in storm drain pipes that you may want to consider besides just leakage through the joints - it may affect capacity, structural integrity, installation, O&M, health and safety.

I would recommend gaskets regardless if it has standing water or not.

 

[beej67]

I do it all the time.

Hydrology, Drainage Analysis, Flood Studies, and Complex Stormwater Litigation for Atlanta and the South East -

http://www.campbellcivil.com