Maximum Flow Table#
| Pipe Type | Pipe Size | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1" | 1 1/4" | 1 1/2" | 2" | 2 1/2" | 3" | 4" | ||
|
Mainline Pipe |
PVC Class 160 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 59 | 86 | 128 | 211 |
| PVC Class 200 | 17 | 28 | 36 | 57 | 83 | 123 | 203 | |
| PVC Sch. 40 | 13 | 23 | 32 | 52 | 75 | 115 | 199 | |
|
Lateral Pipe |
Polyethylene | 20 | 35 | 48 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| PVC Class 160 | 26 | 43 | >57 | 88 | 130 | 192 | -- | |
| PVC Class 200 | 26 | 41 | 54 | 85 | 124 | 184 | -- | |
| PVC Sch. 40 | 20 | 35 | 48 | 79 | 112 | 173 | -- | |
This chart is intended as an aid for irrigation design.
Did You Know?
Sink strainers can catch food waste to prevent expensive clogs and pipe backups.
We clean and maintain the City's wastewater system year-round to prevent sewer backups. You can help by only flushing the three Ps.
Replacing older water heaters, air conditioners, furnaces and boilers with efficient ENERGY STAR® models can save energy and increase home comfort.