# Uni-Bell PVC Pipe Association > The Uni-Bell PVC Pipe Association promotes the use of longer-life, lower-maintenance, corrosion-proof PVC pipe in water and wastewater systems for real sustainability, strength, and long-term asset management. Uni-Bell is a trade association representing PVC pipe manufacturers and industry stakeholders. It provides technical resources, standards, design calculators, training, and research to engineers, water utilities, contractors, and municipalities evaluating or specifying PVC pipe for water, sewer, force main, and reclaimed water applications. ## About - [About Us](https://www.uni-bell.org/About-Us): Overview of the association and its mission - [Public Health](https://www.uni-bell.org/About-Us/Public-Health): PVC pipe's public health record - [The Environment](https://www.uni-bell.org/About-Us/The-Environment): Environmental performance and sustainability of PVC pipe - [Quality Commitment](https://www.uni-bell.org/About-Us/Quality-Commitment): Industry quality standards and testing commitment - [Sustainable Cities](https://www.uni-bell.org/About-Us/Sustainable-Cities): PVC pipe's role in municipal sustainability - [Major PVC Pipe Users](https://www.uni-bell.org/About-Us/Sustainable-Cities/Major-PVC-Pipe-Users): Case studies of municipalities using PVC pipe ## Resources - [Resources](https://www.uni-bell.org/Resources): Central hub for technical documents, handbooks, and guides - [FAQs and Technical Briefs](https://www.uni-bell.org/Resources/Documents/66/faqs-and-technical-briefs): 75+ one-page technical briefs answering common questions on PVC water and sewer pipe - [Handbook of PVC Pipe, 6th Edition](https://www.uni-bell.org/Resources/Handbooks): Comprehensive reference on PVC pipe materials, manufacture, design, and installation - [Contractor's Guide for Installation of Gasketed PVC Water/Sewer Pipe](https://www.uni-bell.org/Resources/Contractors-Guide): Field installation methods and best practices, available in Spanish - [Sample Specifications](https://www.uni-bell.org/Resources/Documents/58/specifications): Sample specs for potable water, gravity sewer, force mains, PVCO pipe, and sustainable piping - [Pipe Material Comparisons](https://www.uni-bell.org/Resources/Documents/57/pipe-materials/material-comparisons): PVC vs. ductile iron, fiberglass, and HDPE pipe comparisons - [Force Mains](https://www.uni-bell.org/Resources/Documents/3/force-mains/engineering-design): Engineering and design resources for force main applications - [Reclaimed Water](https://www.uni-bell.org/Resources/Documents/9/reclaimed-water/engineering-design): Engineering and design resources for reclaimed water applications - [Sanitary Sewer](https://www.uni-bell.org/Resources/Documents/15/sanitary-sewer/engineering-design): Engineering and design resources for sanitary sewer applications - [Storm Sewer](https://www.uni-bell.org/Resources/Documents/21/storm-sewer/engineering-design): Engineering and design resources for storm sewer applications - [Trenchless](https://www.uni-bell.org/Resources/Documents/27/trenchless/engineering-design): Engineering and design resources for trenchless installation - [Water](https://www.uni-bell.org/Resources/Documents/32/water/engineering-design): Engineering and design resources for water distribution applications ## Design Calculators - [External Load Design Calculator](https://www.uni-bell.org/External-Load-Design-Calculator): Calculate external load capacity for PVC pipe - [Internal Pressure Design Calculator](https://www.uni-bell.org/Internal-Pressure-Design-Calculator): Calculate internal pressure ratings for PVC pipe - [Cyclic Life Calculator](https://www.uni-bell.org/Cyclic-Life-Calculator): Estimate cyclic-life design for PVC sewer force mains - [Hydraulic Calculator for Pressure Pipe](https://www.uni-bell.org/Hydraulic-Calculator-for-Pressure-Pipe): Hydraulic calculations for pressure pipe systems - [Hydraulic Calculator for Nonpressure Pipe](https://www.uni-bell.org/Hydraulic-Calculator-for-Nonpressure-Pipe): Hydraulic calculations for gravity/nonpressure pipe systems - [CO2 Calculator](https://www.uni-bell.org/CO2-Calculator): Compare carbon impact of PVC vs. alternative piping materials ## Research & Technical Reports - [Water Main Break Rates in the USA and Canada Study](https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/water_rep/682/): Utah State University study confirming PVC's lowest break rate among water pipe materials - [Life Cycle Assessment of PVC Water and Sewer Pipe](https://www.uni-bell.org/Portals/0/ResourceFile/life-cycle-assessment-of-pvc-water-and-sewer-pipe-and-comparative-sustainability-analysis-of-pipe-materials.pdf): Comparative sustainability analysis of pipe materials over a 100-year life - [PVC Pipe in Deep-Bury Applications](https://www.uni-bell.org/Portals/0/ResourceFile/pvc-pipe-in-deep-bury-applications.pdf): FEA modeling and field inspection of in-service PVC sewer pipe - [PVC Pipe Longevity Report](https://www.uni-bell.org/Portals/0/ResourceFile/pvc-pipe-longevity-report.pdf): Study on PVC pipe excavations, testing, and life cycle analysis supporting a 100+ year benchmark - [Environmental Product Declaration](https://www.uni-bell.org/Portals/0/ResourceFile/environmental-product-declaration-2023.pdf): ISO-compliant, NSF-certified EPD for PVC water and sewer pipe - [Hydraulic Analysis: Pumping Costs for PVC and Ductile Iron Pipe](https://www.uni-bell.org/Portals/0/ResourceFile/hydraulic-analysis-pumping-costs-for-pvc-and-ductile-iron-pipe.pdf): 100-year head loss and pumping cost comparison ## Standards - [Pressure Pipe Standard for Water Mains](https://www.uni-bell.org/Portals/0/ResourceFile/pvc-pressure-pipe-standards-for-water-mains.pdf) - [Gravity Sewer Pipe Standards](https://www.uni-bell.org/Portals/0/ResourceFile/pvc-nonpressure-pipe-standards-for-gravity-sewer.pdf) - [Force Main Sewer Pipe Standards](https://www.uni-bell.org/portals/0/ResourceFile/pvc-pressure-pipe-standards-for-sewer-force-mains.pdf) - [Reclaimed Water Pipe Standards](https://www.uni-bell.org/portals/0/ResourceFile/pvc-pressure-pipe-standards-for-reclaimed-water.pdf) ## Training & Events - [On-Demand Training](https://lms.uni-bell.org): Online PVC pipe installation training course and certification for utilities and contractors - [Educational Webinars](https://www.uni-bell.org/Events/Educational-Webinars): Live webinars on design, specification, and installation of PVC pipe - [Virtual Educational Seminar](https://www.uni-bell.org/Events/Virtual-Educational-Seminar): Multi-day online course on specifying, designing, and installing PVC water and sewer pipe (PDH credit available) - [Annual Meeting](https://www.uni-bell.org/Events/Annual-Meeting): Uni-Bell's annual member meeting - [Technical Committee](https://www.uni-bell.org/Events/Technical-Committee): Technical committee activities and meetings ## Membership - [Members](https://www.uni-bell.org/Members): Overview of Uni-Bell membership - [Benefits](https://www.uni-bell.org/Members/Benefits): Member benefits - [Directory](https://www.uni-bell.org/Members/Directory): Member company directory - [Join](https://www.uni-bell.org/Members/Join): How to become a member ## Media - [Current News](https://www.uni-bell.org/Media/Current-News): Latest association news - [Press Releases](https://www.uni-bell.org/Media/Press-Releases): Official press releases - [Videos](https://www.uni-bell.org/Media/Videos): Educational and promotional videos - [Pipe Issues Blog](https://www.uni-bell.org/Blogs/Pipe-Issues-Blog): Industry commentary and issues affecting PVC pipe - [Technical Blog](https://www.uni-bell.org/Blogs/Technical-Blog): Technical articles and engineering topics ## Contact - [Contact](https://www.uni-bell.org/Contact): Uni-Bell PVC Pipe Association, 201 E. John Carpenter Freeway, Suite 750, Irving, TX 75062. Phone: 972.243.3902