Compared to other water supply pipes, ductile iron pipes have the largest effective inner diameter, thus offering the highest water pressure resistance in the water supply industry. In 1922, cement lining was first applied to the inner wall of ductile iron pipes, improving water quality. In 1948, the first ductile iron pipe was successfully trial-produced. Gray iron and ductile iron pipes are corrosion-resistant in underground environments, resulting in a long service life. Since 1958, polyethylene-coated and zinc-asphalt-sprayed water pipes have been successfully installed in areas with highly corrosive soils, providing excellent corrosion protection. Ductile iron pipes offer advantages such as thin walls, high strength, excellent toughness, strong corrosion resistance, and easy installation.