Organization and Activity Of the Corrosion Control Group Of a Large Public Utility^⋆

Methods developed to accumulate information and direct the corrosion control activities of a utility with 2900 miles of piping with 335,000 meters on service take-offs are discussed. Data are collected in the form of maps, recommendations and drawings of installations. Available information on relative corrosivity of certain areas is plotted to a central map. The Corrosion Control Group generally supervises mitigation measures, with actual work under foremen, who also are responsible for training personnel. Testing of the effectiveness of installations has been limited by lack of time and personnel, but more is expected to be done soon. Use of holiday detectors is recommended.