Water Distribution & Collection
Water Distribution & Collection
The glass fibre industry supports the supply chain actors in determining compliance of its products with requirements applicable to material intended for contact with drinking water.
In brief
Glass fibre-reinforced plastics products are used many applications intended for contact with drinking water: pipes and tanks in the water distribution networks, pipes rehabilitation, drinking water treatment infrastructure, parts of water pumps, filters, water meters, plumbing parts and water taps, etc…
Glass fibre-reinforced plastic offer several sustainability benefits: they are lighter than traditional material and easy to install; they are corrosion resistant – avoiding water leaks – and provide durable infrastructure for many decades.
Glass Fibre in the new EU Positive List
The European Union has established a harmonised EU Positive List for materials and products in contact with drinking water, which will apply from January 2027. While glass fibre is included in the list, the conditions of use currently refer to glass compositions that are not compatible with the product. The industry is therefore preparing a dossier for submission to ECHA to introduce a compatible glass composition into the legislation at the earliest opportunity.
Supporting documents