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At ADS, we continually

enhance the products

and services we offer

to our customers, help-

ing them to solve water

management issues

and ultimately improv-

ing the quality of life.

Our culture is results-

oriented and promotes

competitiveness and a

desire to win, hard

work, integrity and

mental toughness.

As a company, we

believe in certain

CORE VALUES which

guide our daily inter-

actions with our

employees, sharehold-

ers, customers and

suppliers.

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ADS Core Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Advanced Drainage Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3High Density Polyethylene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4N-12® Smooth Interior Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Standard Corrugated Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8StormTech® Chambers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Water Quality Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Nyloplast® Surface Drainage Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11StormPure™ Catch Basin Inserts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12DrainTech™ Drain Basins, Channels and Grates . . . . . . . . . . . 13On-Site Septic Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14AdvanEDGE® Pipe and Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Couplings and Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Geosynthetic Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Market and Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19ADS Customer Service Centers and Manufacturing Plants . . . .20

Focus on long-term growth and profitability

• Profitable growth is essential• Allows us to be financially responsible

to our employees, shareholders, suppli-ers and customers

• Creates a better standard of living forour employees

Be sales and marketing driven

• Dedicate resources to expand marketopportunities and exceed customerneeds

• Help our customers by growing themarket

• Commitment to a well-trained, professional sales force

• All employees must focus on the high-est quality customer service

Commitment to innovation in product,process and technology

• Applies to both product and processenhancements throughout the organization

• Be willing to invest in projects with alonger-term horizon

• Evaluate and enhance process technol-ogy to improve productivity, reducecomplexity, and lower costs

Quality throughout our products andorganization

• Relates to all aspects of what we do,not just product quality

• Engineer and produce the highest quality products for our markets

• Hire outstanding employees and havethe best trained workforce at every level

• Universally recognized as the best inour industry

Create an environment that promotesloyalty among employees, customersand suppliers

• Treat employees, customers and sup-pliers in a fair manner and expect thesame in return

• Use clear communication with specificperformance expectations

Sense of urgency in decision makingand execution

• Examine options, set our course ofaction, and execute quickly

• React quickly to changing markets andconditions

• Willing to take risks

Control our own destiny for the long-term benefit of the shareholders andemployees of ADS

• Allows ADS to live up to its other corevalues

• ADS has a strong belief in the benefitsof employee ownership

• We know that superior performanceallows us to better control our destiny

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The science of materials engineeringhas totally changed the complexionof many U.S. industries. Nowhere isthis more evident than in the con-struction market, where plastics areoutperforming and outlasting tradi-tional metal and mineral materials ina wide range of applications.

Without doubt, the workhorse of con-struction plastics is High DensityPolyethylene (HDPE). And the com-pany that has led the development ofHDPE for drainage products isAdvanced Drainage Systems, with arecord of painstaking research andbreakthrough applications datingback to the 1960s.

Today, more than ever, ADS pipe, fit-tings, and structures are becomingthe preferred products throughoutthe stormwater drainage industry. The distinctive green stripe on thepipe is your assurance of the best inquality and service from the worldʼsleader in plastic drainage products.

Markets we serveADS HDPE drainage products areused in a wide variety of end-useapplications:

• Storm and sanitary sewers

• Retention/detention systems

• Highway drainage

• Agriculture

• Recreation

• Mining

• On-site wastewater treatment

• Landfills and waste management

• Residential drainage

Worldwide leadershipBuilding upon a leadership positionin the United States, ADS hasextended its reach throughout theworld. Supporting an extensive net-work of worldwide distributors, ADSoperates manufacturing facilities inMexico, Central America, PuertoRico and South America. This com-mitment to growth continues toestablish ADS as the worldʼs largestmanufacturer of plastic drainageproducts.

Customer serviceADS supports the industryʼs largestdistributor network by operating over40 manufacturing facilities and nearly30 distribution centers. A team ofmore than 100 customer service rep-

resentatives and well over 350 fieldsales and engineering professionalsserve the growing needs of govern-ment agencies, private consultingengineers, and contractors withspecification guidance, projectdesign assistance, and overall tech-nical support.

The following pages highlight thecomplete line of ADS drainage prod-ucts, and explain the considerableadvantages of HDPE for drainageapplications.

Advanced Drainage Systems:the world's largest manufacturer of polyethylene drainage products

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Pipe is generally divided into two cat-egories: rigid and flexible. A pipe isrigid when it will not accept anydeflection without structural distress.Examples are concrete, clay, andcast iron. Flexible pipe will accept atleast 2 percent deflection withoutstructural distress. Steel, aluminum,and thermoplastics fall into this cate-gory. We can further divide flexiblepipe into elastic materials, which arethe metal pipes, and viscoelastic,represented by thermoplastic materials.

While rigid pipe can be traced backto the Roman Empire, high densitypolyethylene drainage pipe has onlybeen in use since the 1950s. In thisrelatively brief period, HDPE hasbeen the subject of exhaustive labo-ratory tests and field experiments. Inreal-world installations, the producthas built an impressively successfulrecord of trouble-free performance.

Today, we see an accelerating trendamong construction engineers toreplace steel and concrete pipingwith polyethylene because of itssuperior mechanical and chemicalproperties and cost-effective han-dling characteristics.

1. Structural strength. HDPE'stoughness and flexibility enable itto withstand fill heights of 100feet or more. Tests at Utah StateUniversity show that heavy soilloads will fracture the wall of rigidpipe, but under identical condi-tions, will produce only moderatedeflection in flexible polyethylenepipe. HDPE will not crack orbreak during proper installation,and maintains its impact strengthat sub-zero temperatures.

2. Abrasion resistance. The fol-lowing chart indicates that the

High Density Polyethylene:The preferred pipe material

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material loss rate of HDPE isonly 15 to 25% that of reinforcedconcrete under controlled experi-

ments. And decades of in-situtesting and real-world installa-tions have demonstrated polyeth-yleneʼs interior toughness. It isused successfully with harsh min-ing and dredging slurries, and isvirtually immune to damage from

even the most aggressive sewercleaning tools.

3. Light weight. Polyethyleneweighs 50 to 75% less than com-parable steel pipe, and is aboutone-tenth the weight of concrete.This translates into easier han-dling, smaller work crews,reduced heavy equipmentrequirements, and improvedsafety.

4. Chemically inert. HDPE is high-ly resistant to corrosion, and is

immune to galvanic and electro-mechanical reaction. As seen inthe diagram, polyethylene cansafely be used with soils or efflu-ents with a pH range of 1 to 14.

Additional informationavailable:

1. ASTM D3350, “Standard Specifi- cation for Polyethylene Plastics Pipe and Fittings Materials”

2. ADS Tech Note 2.108, “Chemical Resistance Properties of CorrugatedPolyethylene Pipe, Fittings, andManholes”

3. ADS Tech Note 2.116, “Abrasion Resistance of Piping Systems”

4. “Practical Approach to the Study of Polyolefin Weatherability”, R.J. Martinovich and G.R. Hill

HDPE pipeʼs durability is dramatically demonstrated by this highway cross draininstalled in 1981 near anabandoned strip mine. Themetal pipe used prior to thistime had to be replaced everyfew years due to the highlyacidic (an average pH of 2.1)and abrasive run-off from themine. To this day, the poly-ethylene cross drain shows nosign of needing replacement.

REINFORCEDCONCRETEPIPE

HDPE PIPE


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N-12 pipe has built an impressiveservice record in storm water andother drainage applications wherehydraulics are important and durabili-ty is critical. The pipe is offered indiameters from 4" through 60", in 6m(19' 8") lengths and also in 13'lengths for smaller trench boxes.

Corrugated exterior addsstrengthThe natural toughness of HDPE isenhanced by the corrugated exteriorwhich increases the structuralstrength of N-12 pipe. It is designedfor use under both H25 and E80 liveloads, or with fill heights of 50 feet ormore. In fact, field research showsthe pipe performing well at depthsexceeding 100 feet. Even underharsh backfill conditions and shiftingsoils, N-12 pipe has continued togive outstanding performance.

Smooth interior providessuperior flowIn order to meet the most demandinghydraulic requirements, N-12 pipe ismanufactured with a smooth innerwall. This design insures maximumflow capacity, and PE's resistance toabrasion and corrosion will sustainthis capacity for years into the future.

With a recommended 0.012 rating,the pipe is ideal for applicationsrequiring low Mannings “n” values.

Convenience on the jobsiteN-12 pipe's light weight leads to anumber of job site economies: morepipe per delivery truck, easier han-dling, smaller crews, less heavyequipment, less pipe damage, andbetter safety. The pipe cuts easilyand requires no beveling for joining.


1. AASHTO Specification M2522. AASHTO Specification M2943. ASTM D24124. ASTM D32125. ASTM F4776. ASTM F23067. ADS Tech Note 2.115, “Com

parative Pipe Stiffness”8. ADS Form # 10244, “ADS N-12

Pipe”9. ADS Tech Note 4.103, “Plastic

Pipe Design” by James B.Goddard

10. ADS Tech Note 2.120, “Stormwater Retention/DetentionSystems” by Ed Kampbell. P.E.

11. PennDOT Deep Burial Study

N-12® Smooth Interior Pipe

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Water-tight and soil-tight systemsContinuing its commitment to invest-ment in new technologies, ADS hasdeveloped polyethylene pipe joiningsystems unparalleled in the corrugat-ed pipe industry. Todayʼs N-12 pipeprovides unsurpassed joint integrity,with built-in bell joints and fast push-together installation.

Soil-tight pipe.

N-12 ST IB pipe, delivered with anintegral bell-and-spigot joint, meetsthe most stringent soil-tight require-ments. The reinforced bell resistsdistortion, chipping or cracking, andspans three corrugations, exceedingAASHTO M294 recommendations.The in-line bell design eliminates theneed to dig bell holes in the trench.Joints are sealed by a factory-installed rubber O-ring gasket thatmeets all requirements of ASTMF477.

Water-tight pipe.

In the early 1990s, ADS pioneeredthe watertight joint for corrugatedpolyethylene pipe. Continuing devel-opment has resulted in todayʼs N-12 WT IB pipe, incorporatingpatented technology developed inthe aerospace industry. The designis based on the flared bell andtapered spigot of N-12 ST IB pipe,with two important differences. Thesealing area of the bell is reinforcedwith a proprietary 2" ceramic/polymercomposite collar which improves thejointʼs integrity and tolerance control.Secondly, a patented omni-direction-al gasket meeting ASTM F477 is fac-tory-installed into the spigot, increas-ing its sealing force as hydrostaticpressure increases. The designmeets or exceeds ASTM D3212 labtest and ASTM F1417 water-tightfield test requirements, and fills anessential role in complying with thestricter demands of new EPA waterquality guidelines.

Years of field and laboratory evaluationshave made N-12 the most tested pipe inthe industry.

N-12 WT IB

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N-12 ST IB Soil-tight joint

N-12 WT IB Water-tight joint

Tapered spigot helps

make installation easy

Flared bell spans three corrugations

for maximum joint performance

Ceramic/polymer composite adds

strength and dimensional control

Omni-directional gasket increases sealing force

Flared bell and

tapered spigot for

easy installation

Bell spans three corrugations for

maximum joint performanceRubber gasket

meets ASTM F477

Extra-tight fit for maximum hydraulic performance


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Standard Corrugated Pipe

ADS single-wall corrugated HDPEpipe is ideal for drainage projectswhere flexibility, light weight, and lowcost are important. It is available in3" to 24" diameters, and sold in coilsthrough 8" and 20-foot lengths inlarger sizes.

Multiple drainage applicationsADS pipe has been used fordecades on farms, golf courses,parks and playing fields to keep sur-faces dry by channeling away excessunderground moisture. Homeownersfind it to be an economical, easy-to-install solution to all kinds of residen-tial drainage problems: downspoutrun-offs, foundation and window welldrains, driveway culverts, and wetspots on the lawn. ADS single-wallpipe is also used for highway edgedrains and other construction appli-cations where economy and durabili-ty are important.

Perforated and non-perforatedFor subsurface water collection orleaching action, ADS pipe is offeredwith uniform slots and drilled holes.Non-perforated pipe is availablewhen water must be moved by gravi-ty flow from one point to another.

Additional information:

1. AASHTO Specification M252

2. AASHTO Specification M294

3. ASTM D2412

4. ASTM D405

5. ASTM D667

6. ADS Tech Note 2.115, “Com-parative Pipe Stiffness”

7. ADS Tech Note 4.103, “PlasticPipe Design” by James B. Goddard

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StormTech underground chamberscan function as storm water deten-tion, retention, “first flush” storagesystems, or a combination of these.They can be installed in commercial,municipal, industrial and residentialprojects. They are engineered toexceed AASHTOʼs LRFD recom-mended design factors for EarthLoads and HS-20 live loads.

The chambers convey water laterallythrough their sidewall openings, aswell as through the angular stonefoundation and backfill, to maintain aconstant elevation in a bed. Theyallow for the storage of large stormwater volumes at minimum depths.

The durable, chemical-resistantpolypropylene chambers are offeredin two sizes: (1) the SC-740 chamberprovides a minimum of 2.2 ft3/ft2 ofstorage, and (2) the SC-310 low pro-file unit allows 1.3 ft3/ft2 minimum ofstorage. Chambers can be cut at 6.5"intervals, providing excellent designflexibility for nearly all sites. They canbe centralized or decentralized, con-figured into beds or trenches of vary-ing sizes and shapes, and installedeasily around utilities or otherobstructions. Two people can safelyand efficiently form rows of cham-bers without complicated connectors,special tools or heavy equipment.

StormTech Isolator™ RowThe Isolator Row is a patent-pendingstructure that acts as an extended

subsurface detention basin, allowingwater to exit through its surroundingfilter fabric while sediment is trappedwithin. The Isolator Row inexpen-sively enhances TSS removal, andcan be equipped with inspectionports for fast and easy maintenanceand cleaning.

The geotextile covering prevents themigration of fines out of the row whilemaintaining adequate hydraulicflows. Several geotextiles can bespecified for use with the IsolatorRow, depending on soil and site con-ditions. A list of suitable geotextiles isavailable from ADS.

Additional informationavailable fromstormtech.com

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Water Quality Units

ADS is profoundly aware of theimpact that EPA Phase II stormwa-ter management regulations willhave on property owners and devel-opers, and has been active in creat-ing innovative products andprocesses to aid in runoff controland improved water quality.

Water Quality Units are designed tomanage the quality of water dis-charged during a storm by removingsediments and hydrocarbons. Atypical design involves an under-ground pipe assembly using weirplates and velocity control devicesto separate out suspended pollu-tants. The system features accessrisers for easy cleaning and mainte-nance, and a bypass system to prevent re-suspension of capturedpollutants by storms greater thanthe first flush. Design variationsinclude filtering mechanisms toremove difficult particulates such asheavy metals and mercury.

Proven effectivenessField and laboratory tests have consistently verified the excellentperformance of ADS Water QualityUnits.• Installed units in Davidson County,

Tennessee, showed a mean TSS removal efficiency of 91.4%.

• Sediment removal lab tests inMassachusetts at varying flow rates yielded efficiencies from81.9% to 90.3%.

• Oil capture was measured by anindependent laboratory under a range of flow volumes. The meancapture rate was 79.8%.

Complete test reports are availablefrom ADS.

Additional information available:

1. Product Note 3.140, “EPA Phase II,Best Management Practices, Water Quality Units”

2. ADS Form #10505, “Water Quality Units”

3. Technical Report 4.200, “Testing ofADS Water Quality Units”

4. ADS Form #10555, “UnderstandingEPA Phase II”

5. ADS Form AIG 2.01 “Water QualityUnits Installation Guide”

6. ADS Form AIG 2.02 “Water QualityUnits-Insepction & Maintenance”

ACCESS

RISERS

SEDIMENT

CHAMBER

OIL

CHAMBER

SUMP TEE WITH

INSPECTION RISER

SEE DETAILBY-PASS PIPE

LOCATED ON

SIDE OF PIPE

24" INSPECTION RISERS

DISPERSION BAFFLE

SEE DETAIL SEDIMENT CHAMBER

SAWTOOTH WEIR

WELD END

PLATE

90˚ BEND

SEE DETAIL

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N-12 PIPE

OIL CHAMBER

INVERTED WEIR

12"

24"1/3 L

L + 24"

2/3 L

B

B

45˚ BEND AND ECCENTRIC

REDUCING WYE SEE NOTE 2

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Nyloplast® Surface Drainage Products

Nyloplast engineered drainage struc-tures combine performance-provenductile iron grates with rugged heavy-duty PVC bodies to offer a superioralternative to traditional costly andcumbersome concrete structures.The complete line includes inlinedrains, drain basins, curb inlet struc-tures, road and highway structures,and drop-in grates in diameters rang-ing from 8" through 30".

All Nyloplast structures are custom-ized to site-specific requirements,and their inlet and outlet adaptersmeet a wide variety of joint tightnessrequirements, including water-tightwhen correctly installed. These struc-tures are routinely used in commer-cial and municipal site development,rehabilitation and remediation pro-jects, along with landscaping andrecreational applications. Followingproper installation procedures, theroad and highway structures arerated to handle H-25 loads.

Nyloplast engineered structures aredelivered ready to install. No fieldfabrication or other job site worksuch as concrete grouting or brickand mortar is required. All structuresare engineered to applicable ASTMstandards and environmental regula-tions.

Add-a-Branch™

Contractors use the patented Add-a-Branch installation kit to easily adaptexisting Nyloplast structures for newstorm sewer inlets or outlets. The kitcontains a coupler, rubber sealinggasket, and a self-adhesive holetemplate.Simply cut ahole throughthe template inthe PVC struc-ture body,seat and lubri-cate the gas-ket, and press the coupling firmly intothe structure wall. The Add-a-Branchkit is available in 4" through 18" sizesto fit into Nyloplast structures from 8"through 30" diameter.

Snout® StructureThe Snout Structure is a Nyloplastcatch basin with a plastic compositehood device attached to the insidewall of the catch basin structuredesigned to cover the outlet pipe insuch a manner to prevent the exit offloating debris and oil.

Weir StructureThe Weir Structure is a Nyloplastcatch basin with a panel or platedevice secured inside the structurethat is designed to divert inflowingwater to a preferred outlet, or to reg-ulate the outlow of water from thedrainage system.

Offset Structure DesignCost-saving design features laterals fromthe structure to the main trunk line, allow-ing large trunk lines to accommodate theflow without oversizing the structure.

GratesNyloplast offers a wide selection of duc-tile iron grates in 8" through 30" sizes.Heavy-duty models are H-25 load rated.All grates connect almost seamlessly toNyloplast drains and basins to minimizeinfiltration.


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Storm-Pure™ Catch Basin Insert

Storm water treatment is especiallyimportant in locations with higherpollutant concentrations, such asroadways, parking lots, and mainte-nance and loading areas. Catchbasin inserts are increasingly beingselected for these applicationsbecause of their adaptability to exist-ing drainage systems, fast installa-tion, high flow volume, relatively lowcost, and pollutant removal perfor-mance.

Storm-PureThe Nyloplast Division of AdvancedDrainage Systems has developed acatch basin insert that provides all ofthe above benefits, and is particular-ly efficient at removing pollutants.The Storm-Pure catch basin insert isa two-stage unit that will fit into 24"nominal diameter catch basins (addi-tional sizes to be developed asdemand dictates).

The upper section consists of a per-forated metal catch basket coveredby a geotextile filter bag. Thisassembly captures sediment anddebris while allowing filtered water topass freely down through the centercone.

The lower stage contains a patentedMycelx® filter insert that attracts andholds tiny particles of hydrocarbonsand oil-bound pollutants. The spe-cially treated adsorbent materialinstantly bonds contaminant parti-cles, resulting in an amazing 99.0%removal rate of total petroleumhydrocarbons.

Both stages are housed in a corro-sion-resistant high density polyethyl-ene body with overflow slots at thetop to act as a bypass in unusuallyhigh flow conditions. The completeassembly will pass 230 gpm withoutbypassing the flow.

The Storm-Pure catch basin insertfits readily into standard 24"Nyloplast catch basins (includingcurb inlets and road and highwaybasins), providing a highly engi-neered solution for treating stormwater.

Overflow Slots

Filter Bag Retainer

Geotextile Filter Bag

Sediment/DebrisCatch Basket

Bulk Mycelx®

Filter Insert

HDPE Body

Additional information available at:

www.nyloplast-us.com


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DrainTech™ Drain Basins, Channels and Grates

DURASLOTN-12 pipe with aluminum slot mountedon top provides excellent full-length linear drainage of large surface areas.

These high-capacity drains are designed to removestorm water as it flows across paved or cleared areas,or as it collects in low spots. A heavy aluminum slot ismounted on top of N-12 corrugated polyethylene pipeto provide lightweight, corrosion-resistant performance.

Duraslot drains cost less than other systems whichcan support vehicular traffic, and is easy to install –ten-foot lengths can be handled without machinery andare quickly set in place.

Pipe diameters range from 4" to 30" and are comple-mented by a complete line of fabricated fittings. Slotsare available in 2 1/2" heights forresidential andpedestrian appli-cations, and 6"heights for heavyH-20 loading.

DURASLOT® Surface Drains

DrainTech basins and channel drainsprovide economical surface waterremoval for homeowners who sufferthe inconvenience and unpleasant-ness of flooded basements, wet yardsor malfunctioning septic systems.

Manufactured from rigid, lightweightpolyolefins, DrainTech basins andchannels are easy to install, long last-ing, require little maintenance and areavailable in multiple colors for use inturf, landscaping and hard surfaceareas. DrainTech structures are alsoavailable with a wide range of gratesfor various requirements, have a non-skid surface, and are compliant withthe Americans with Disabilities Act.

Through the use of universaladapters, DrainTech structures caneasily connect to the most commontypes of pipe used in landscaping andturf applications, including corrugated

and smooth wall polyethylene pipeand Schedule 40 PVC pipe.

In areas plagued by poor drainingsoils with high clay contents or shal-low impermeable layers, DrainTechbasins can be fitted with specialty ris-ers to allow for surface water collec-tion at thin depths.

The DrainTech line of structures alsoincludes valve boxes with risers foruse in landscape irrigation systems,and meter pits for easy radio locationby utility companies.

Additional information available from ADS:

ADS Form # 10559, “DrainTech™Drain Basins, Channels and Grates”

www.draintech-us.com


ADS Form # 10509, “DURASLOT®

Surface Drains”


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On-Site Septic SystemsARC 36 Leaching Chambers

Easy-to-install injectionmolded plastic chambersfeature a true corrugated

design for unmatched load-bearingstrength, and the largest open bottomand louvered infiltrative surface area ofany competing chamber. The ARC linecurrently includes 24", 36, and High-Capacity chambers with a 20-degreeintegral articulating joint ideal for eitherstraight or contoured leach field appli-cations. Chambers will accommodateboth gravity-fed and pressure-dosedsystems. The design incorporates amodified post and dome engagementmechanism for added strength at criti-cal joint connections, a universalinlet/outlet end cap, and inspectionvent ports on every unit with easy-to-remove knockouts. Convenient five-foot lengths are easy to handle. Unitsare quickly installed by one person intotrench or bed applications.

BioDiffuser™ LeachingChambersSturdy, lightweight plastic units provideoptimum unmasked leaching surface.Effluent flows freely to uncompactedbackfill through open bottoms andinnovative sidewalls with louvers thatprevent migration into the chamber.Installation requires no stone or gravel,and requires one person with only abackhoe, level, and a rake. Standardunits measure 76" long x 34" wide witha choice of 11", 14", or 16" heights.Narrow trench models are 87" long x12" high with a choice of 15" or 22"widths.

Multi-PipeAvailable in specially banded bundlesof 9, 11, or 13 ten-ft. pieces, patentedMulti-Pipe units provide high-capacitysoil contact without the use of gravel.The units function as a trickle filter, dis-persing effluent into the voids in andaround the HDPE pipe. The pipe isengineered with holes and slots, allow-ing it to collect and disperse the efflu-ent as it passes over the thousands ofcorrugations in each bundle.

SB2® Gravel-less Leach Bed PipeIn many areas, the SB2 system can bea cost-effective alternative to conven-tional leach beds. The product con-sists of 8" or 10" single wall corrugatedpolyethylene pipe with specially locat-ed perforations, wrapped with ADSDrain Guard® non-woven geotextile.

The outside diameters of the pipe pro-vide an equivalent of 2 to 3 square feetof soil absorption area per lineal foot.The location of the drain holes (60degrees off the bottom center line) pro-vides added sludge storage capacity,which increases retention time. TheDrain Guard protective wrap is sonical-ly welded to the tubing, and allows freepassage of effluent to the soil whilelimiting soil particle infiltration.

ADS 3000 TripleWall® PipeUsing state-of-the-art extrusion technolo-gy, this three-layer HDPE pipe hasunprecedented beam strength, farexceeding the stiffness requirements of

ASTM F 810. A co-extruded smoothinner wall and corru-gated center sectionis covered by anextrusion-laminatedwhite outer wall. Adeep bell coupling isspun-welded to the

pipe and is designed to fit all standard 3"and 4" sewer and drain fittings.TripleWall pipe's exceptional stiffnesspermits assembly on work stands, and itslight weight allows for one-man installa-tion. It is produced in 3" and 4" diame-ters in 10 ft. lengths, either solid or withstandard 5/8" perforations set 120° apart.


1. ASTM F4052. ASTM F4493. ASTM F6674. ASTM F8105. ADS Product Note 3.111 “SB2

Installation Guidelines”6. ADS # 10568, “BioDiffuser ARC 36

Leaching Chamber”7. ADS # 10265, “On-Site Septic

Systems”8. ADS # 10228 “Triple Wall”


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AdvanEDGE® PipeAdvanEDGE is a panel shape pipeoffered in 12" and 18" heights, and incoils up to 400 ft. The primary bene-fit of its panel design is quickdrainage response after introductionof water, making it ideal for time-criti-cal applications such as high-trafficroad and track beds. Other popularuses include building foundationdrainage, golf courses, athletic fields,airport runways, railroad track bal-last, and perimeter “curtain” drainagefor landfills and leaching fields.

Designed with a differenceCompetitive panel shape productsdepend on the tensile modulus of ageotextile wrap to maintain an openflow channel. When this low-modu-lus fabric collapses, the waterway isobstructed, reducing its hydraulicefficiency. AdvanEDGE pipe does not rely onthe geotextile for structural support.Its strength is derived from a corru-gated cylinder maintained by pillarslocated strategically throughout thecore. The result is a series of oval-shaped sections with all-directionstrength. This completely enclosedwaterway with fewer projectionsallows AdvanEDGE to function as apipe, discharging more water to theoutlet.

Stronger materialHDPE has an unbeatable combina-tion of mechanical and chemicalproperties for drainage pipe applica-tions. Many competitive geocompos-ite cores are made from less desirable materials such as low den-sity PE or styrene.

Superior flowThe chart below shows Advan-EDGE's hydraulic capacity vs. slope.AdvanEDGE has more than twicethe hydraulic flow of competitivepipe.

Economical installationThe slim-line profile of AdvanEDGEpipe allows for installation in a nar-row trench, easily dug with high-speed trenching equipment. Itrequires no gravel or select backfill,and can be installed directly againsta wall or structural member. Advan-EDGE can also be installed horizon-tally directly on the subgradebeneath playing turf and golf greens.This orientation accelerates waterremoval and cuts labor costsbecause no trenches are required.


1. “Geocomposite Edgedrain SystemDesign” by James B. Goddard

2. Kentucky Transportation Center Report KTC-97-5, “Performance and Cost Effectiveness of Pavement Edge Drains”

AdvanEDGE Couplings

End Outlet Side Outlet End Cap Coupling

(Fittings for AdvanEDGE LaidFlat are also available.)


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Couplings and Fittings

ADS offers the industry's most com-plete selection of joining systems forgravity-flow pipe. Standard lines pro-vide soil tight performance.

Standard Drainage Couplers and FittingsFor many less critical drainage appli-cations, ADS standard split couplersand fabricated fittings will provideexcellent performance at the lowestinstalled cost. Split couplers areoften used for field repairs, and forslope drains where extra pull-outresistance is needed.


1. AASHTO Specification M2522. AASHTO Specification M2943. AASHTO Specification MP64. ASTM D23125. ASTM D24126. ASTM D30347. ASTM D32128. ASTM F4779. ASTM F1417

10. ADS Tech Note 2.115, “Com-parative Pipe Stiffness”

Split

Couplings

3" - 60"

Standard Fabricated Fittings

4" - 60"Many other patterns available.

Standard and FabricatedDrainage Fittings

Custom Fabricated Fittings

Variety of configurations and diameters available,each engineered for specific applications.


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Small DiameterN-12 FittingsADS offers a full com-plement of injectionmolded fittings in 4"through 12" sizes.These fittings areavailable in bothwater-tight modelswhich include an F477gasket for attaching tothe spigot end of thepipe, and soil-tightstyles with cleats inthe bells of the fittings.Item selectionincludes couplers, reducing couplers,tees, wyes, tee-wyes, 45° elbows,and 90° elbows.

The addition of these fittings resultsin an all-HDPE water- or soil-tightpiping system from 4" through 60"diameters. There is no need toswitch to SDR-35 PVC pipe in sizesunder 15", particularly since polyeth-ylene offers several significant bene-fits over PVC: better impact

strength, no edge beveling, andsuperior resistance to chemicals andabrasion.

UNI-T™ Tapping TeeThe UNI-T (“Uni-tee”) is a versatilepolyurethane tapping tee that pro-vides significant savings in installa-tion time and inventory costs. It isavailable in 4", 6" and 8" diametersand features a patented spacer ringsystem that assures a snug, soil-tightconnection into 12" through 60" cor-rugated HDPE pipe.

The spacer rings can be individuallyremoved or left in place to accommo-date varying corrugation heights onthe main line pipe. Each UNI-Tcomes with a Nyloplast adapter cou-

pling for connecting 4", 6" or 8" N-12service pipe.

This innovative concept offers sever-al benefits for suppliers andinstallers:

• Reduced inventory. Stock justthree items for 4", 6" and 8" service connections to 12" through 60" corru-gated pipe. Replaces 15 items thatwould normally be stocked.

• One-piece fitting. Competitorshave multiple components.

• Minimal extension into main line.5% or less obstruction of flow.

• Simple, fast installation. No toolsrequired. No clamps or mechanicaldevices. No special alignment necessary.

Removable spacer rings


ADS # 10484, “Small Diameter N-12 Fittings”


ADS # 10557, “UNI-T Tapping Tee”


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Geosynthetic ProductsADS offers the PROPEX® brand ofconstruction fabrics and othergeosynthetic products for soil stabi-lization and reinforcement, filtration,separation, erosion control, and sub-surface drainage.

GeotextilesWoven and non-woven geotextilesoffer a range of styles to fit a varietyof subsurface construction applica-tions. Durably constructed ofpolypropylene, these geotextiles provide permanent, cost-efficientsolutions that are completely envi-ronmentally compatible. These fab-rics are resistant to naturally encoun-tered chemicals, alkalies, acids, andbiological degradation, and will meetor exceed AASHTO M 288 specifica-tions.

GeogridsThese products feature large open-ings and are available in a variety ofshapes and thicknesses. Geogridsprovide strong soil support, with par-ticular effectiveness in embankmentreinforcement, erosion control, andshoreline protection under rip-rap.

To complement the standard geogridline, ADS also markets the Secugrid®

brand of biaxially oriented polypropy-lene geogrids from Naue GmbH inGermany.

Using patented manufacturing tech-nology, these geogrids feature aheavy duty matrix of polymer strapswith high tensile strength and verylow elongation. Secugrid geogridsare especially well suited fordemanding soil stabilization applica-tions such as highway and road con-struction.

Silt FenceUsed to contain sediment runoff fromconstruction borders and newly grad-ed slopes, silt fence is available in100-foot rolls with preassembledhardwood stakes and a choice offabrics and other options.

Erosion Control MatsUniquely designed three-layer net-ting mats provide effective surfaceprotection for slopes with existingvegetation or newly seeded soil.

Filter Fabric WrapsExtra-strong synthetic materials areused with perforated drainage pipe toprevent infiltration of fine soil parti-cles while allowing water to flow freely.1. Drain Guard®. Designed for nor-

mal handling conditions, DrainGuard is a spunbound nylon wrapwith a unique bonding processthat provides ultraporous filtrationwhile restraining and stabilizingsandy/silty soils.

2. ADS Sock. This is a machine-knitted polyester drain envelopethat stretches to fit snugly overthe pipe. It has extra toughnessand flexibility to withstand unusu-ally rough installation and han-dling conditions.


1. AASHTO M288-90, “Standard Specification for Geotextiles”

2. ADS Form #1 0473, “ADSGeotextile Products”

3. ADS Form # 10242, “ADSGeogrids”

4. ADS Product Note 3.102, “ADS Drain Guard and Sock”

5. ADS Form # 10506 “ErosionControl Mats”


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Market/Technical SupportADS is more than a products manu-facturer. Over the past fourdecades, the company has commit-ted substantial resources toexpanding the market for HDPEdrainage production applicationshistorically dominated by concreteand metal pipe.

Our extensive Web site (www.ads-pipe.com) is a gold mine of productand application information for engi-neers, contractors and agency offi-cials. ADS has made it a point tostay abreast of changing govern-ment regulations, particularly PhaseII of the Environmental ProtectionAgencyʼs Clean Water Act, and hasdeveloped a number of design solu-tions that qualify as Best Manage-ment Practices. More and morespecifiers are now looking to ADSfor everything needed in a completestorm water management system.

Technical assistanceADS has a team of 35 field engineersworking to obtain state and regionalspecification acceptance. Along withtheir long-term involvement devel-oping product specifications andindustry standards with AASHTOand ASTM, ADS engineers are indaily contact with customers, offer-ing professional guidance on newapplications and unique installationsituations. These often involve thedesign and construction of customfittings, which are fabricated in spe-cial departments located at many ofthe company's 40 manufacturingplants.

To assist design engineers and con-tractors, ADS has created a seriesof interactive design tools on CD-ROM. These include tutorials onretention/detention systems, waterquality units, and three site develop-ment applications: residential,school and commercial. Each CDuses a dynamic rendering techniqueto show where and how variousdrainage products (pipe, fittings,chambers, structures, geosyntheticsand water quality units) can beused. Included are product descrip-tions, installation details, technicalreports, product notes, calculationtools, and insertable CadBlocks ofall ADS products for direct use in allCAD design platforms.

Field supportIn addition to the regional engineers,ADS customers receive supportfrom more than 350 field sales rep-resentatives and product specialistsbased at our Customer ServiceCenters. These people provide on-site assistance to contractors, engi-neers and distributors on mattersranging from installation questionsto emergency product needs.Deliveries are handled by thelargest company-owned fleet in theindustry: over 600 tractors, morethan 1,000 dropside, flatbed andcovered van trailers, and local deliv-ery trucks located at each of our 30Distribution Centers.


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MANUFACTURING FACILITY LOCATIONS

Today, the science of materials engi-neering has totally changed the com-plexion of the construction industry,with plastics outperforming and out-lasting traditional metal and concrete.ADS helps streamline the processwith engineered plastic drainageproducts that offer superior hydraulicperformance, lower installation andmaintenance costs, and significantlylonger service life. As a commitmentto its heritage, ADS continues toadvance the improvement of

drainage systems throughout theworld in both product and systemdesign.

We invite your call to help solveproblems or answer questions. Toserve you better, ADS has a nation-wide network of sales and manufac-turing facilities, so wherever you are,we're nearby.

Tomorrow's drainage system today

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ADS “Terms and Conditions of Sale” are available on our website. The ADS logo, the green stripe, the ARC logo, DrainGuard, AdvanEDGE, N-12, ADS 3000 TripleWall, SB2, Bio Diffuser™ and DrainTech are registered trademarks of Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. DuraSlot® is a reg-istered trademark of Hall Construction Products, Inc. Nyloplast® , Add-a Branch™ and Storm Pure™ Systems are registered trademarks ofNyloplast. Snout® is a registerd trademark of BMP, Inc. StormTech and Isolator™ Row are a registered trademark of StormTech, Inc. Mycelex isa registered trademark of Mycelex Technologies Corporatioin. UNI-T® is a registered trademark of Plastiques Gyf, Canada. Propex is a registeredtrademark of Propex Fabrics, Inc. Secugrid is a registered trademark of Naue Fasertechnik & Co., KG. © Copyright 2007 Advanced DrainageSystems, Inc. # 10222 2/07

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