Water Pipe Failure

Metallurgical failure analysis was requested following a water leak from a corroded copper pipe in a private residence.  Examination revealed interior pitting corrosion of the pipe.  It was determined that the cause of the leak was corrosion caused by the chemistry of the water being delivered to the residence.

Photograph A: Residential copper water pipe cut to reveal the interior pipe surface. Note pitting corrosion resulted in through the wall pipe perforation.

Dr. R. Craig Jerner, Ph.D., PE specializes in accident investigation and metallurgical failure analysis, with over 30 years experience as a metallurgical consultant and accident investigator. He has testified as a metallurgical expert in over 250 depositions and more than 70 court appearances. If you or someone you know should need the services of  Dr. Jerner and J.E.I. Metallurgical, please visit our web site at the buttons below, or e-mail Dr. Jerner --- r.c.jerner@metallurgist.com

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