Polyvinyl chloride, commonly known as PVC, is one of the pipes most people prefer to use for underground water lines. It is a thermoplastic material that ranks among the top three highest manufactured polymerized materials. It is preferred due to its strength, ability to withstand corrosion and rust and a pocket-friendly budget. It is a common pipe choice for a lot of home projects. PVC is cheap and resistant to deterioration and rusting. PVC can operate under extreme water pressure, thus very useful for your main underground water delivery line. The other advantage is being light which makes it easy to install, and having a smooth inner coating that does not trap sediments. Therefore, with PVC pipes, there will be no need for you to look for professional plumbers to unblock your water system. The maintenance cost for these pipes is therefore also low. However, PVC pipes also have a setback; they are not flexible. Therefore, they require many plumbing fittings such as elbows, couplings, and adapters. If there are no regulations in your area prohibiting PVCs, then it is a preferable choice as the benefit outweighs the setbacks.
