Given emerging technology â and a contracting economy â health plans are looking hard at whether carve-outs for pharmacy benefits, disease management, specialty pharmacy, and behavioral health care are worth the money.
1 The speed in high-grit sewage handling systems should not exceed 12 ft/sec. 2  The flow and velocity in sewage systems with low grit concentrations should not exceed 18 ft/sec.
These sewer pipes are especially susceptible to infiltration when they crack or break and have been known to drain entire streams into sanitary sewer systems. Average sewer pipes are designed to last about 20-50 years, depending on what type of material is used.