Infrastructure

Plumbing Manufacturers International Welcomes 116th Congress

January 8, 2019

The association recently wrote letters to Congress members to highlight the need for continued bipartisan action and ensure the international competitiveness of plumbing manufacturers.

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The Evolution of Cleaning Pipe

Paulsen Pipe offers an eco-friendly service to clean pipe inside and out while maintaining original pipe markings.

January 7, 2019

Ruth Mitchell

Piping that shows rust, pitting, corrosion or weathering pose a challenge.

Tom & Steve on PVF

A Look Back … and Ahead

Steel tariffs, unfair trade practices and the skilled labor force dominated the PVF industry in 2018.

January 7, 2019

Tom M. Brown and Stephen Letko

This month, Tom and Steve take a look back at the events that influenced the PVF industry in 2018, as well as a peek into what’s in store for PVF Roundtable (PVFRT) members this year.

Beschloss Perspective

Water More Precious than Gold

Countries facing the largest population growth have the severest water shortages.

January 7, 2019

Morris Beschloss

A growing humanity cannot survive without clean water. Even though 70 percent of the earth’s surface is covered by water, under present global circumstances, the demand/supply balance is rapidly tilting against the supply factor.

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Addressing Lead and Infrastructure Concerns

How proactive PHCPpros have a competitive edge in water treatment

January 5, 2019

The ramifications of the Flint, Michigan, water crisis continues to spread more than two years after the city was thrust into the national spotlight because of lead contamination in its drinking water. What happened in Flint was a tragedy, but it also accelerated a larger trend around municipal water.

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Preventing Waterborne Contamination in Building Water Distribution Systems

January 5, 2019

To ensure the health and safety of building occupants, proper design, installation and operation of a potable water system are paramount. Plumbing designers can play an important role in this process.