THE Sustainable Sewer Pipe

The National Clay Pipe Institute is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to research, education and leadership in the vitrified clay pipe sanitary sewer industry. Learn more

sustainable sewer pipe, longest-lasting pipe

Clay – Shale – Water. In 2011, NCPI became the buried infrastructure industry to complete an ISO 14001-Compliant certification.

Natural materials, naturally long-lasting. Find Out More

Clay pipe has been the preferred sewer pipe material for over 6,000 years.

Building on 6,000 Years of Experience
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100% of PVC was manufactured using
mercury, asbestos and/or PFAS.

Building on 6,000 Years of Experience
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We offer the unique perspective, history and knowledge of the longest-serving and longest-lasting pipe product available. click here for proof

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We offer the unique perspective, history and knowledge of the longest-serving and longest-lasting pipe product available. click here for proof

The National Clay Pipe Institute is a not-for-profit technical resource for design, installation & operation of VCP gravity sewer systems.

The National Clay Pipe Institute is a

not-for-profit technical resource for design,

installation & operation of VCP gravity sewer systems.

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Our Member Companies

Our Member Companies

“The long life and superior maintenance options make VCP the best long-term value for gravity sanitary sewer lines.”

Jeff Boschert
NCPI President

At NCPI, we are united by a common goal and passion for expertise in design, research, education and leadership.

With over 100-years of research, publication and education, NCPI has extensive experience and a unique knowledge base.

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VITRIFIED CLAY PIPE ENGINEERING MANUAL

NCPI’s VCP Engineering Manual is an authoritative resource for systems engineers, designers and maintenance professionals.

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VCP Installation & Inspection Handbook

The NCPI Installation & Inspection Handbook is a quick reference for contractors, inspectors and engineers.

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VCP Operations & Maintenance Handbook

Reduce SSOs through aggressive cleaning! See how in the NCPI Operations & Maintenance Handbook.

Why NCPI?

We’re dedicated to your success in designing
installing & maintaining VCP lines in your system

Some quick facts about NCPI & VCP

6,000 Years

Clay pipe has been used in sewers for over 6,000 years, starting in Ephesus, in what is now Turkey.

100+ Years

NCPI has been a research institute for over 100-years. It was the first pipe material group to establish standards with ASTM.

5 Largest

Five of the six largest U.S. cities specify vitrified clay pipe.