The new action plans will assist communities in becoming more resilient to extreme weather events, such as drought, and have broader access to affordable water and sanitation services.

On July 29, 2020, IAPMO and AWWA entered into a cooperative development agreement to produce a manual of recommended practices to support safe and effective water efficiency and water quality provisions for the built environment.

In an effort to address the skilled worker shortage that persists locally and nationwide, the program caters to students looking to enter or re-enter the skilled trades workforce.

The Baltimore-based distributor of plumbing and HVAC equipment and supplies, has donated its West Baltimore, Sandtown Store & Warehouse, valued at $2.2 million, to the resurrection Sandtown Project in support of the community revitalization effort.

MCAA and MCAC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, confirming the long-standing partnership and collaboration between the two associations.

IAPMO is seeking volunteers, with technical background in plumbing systems and specific knowledge of district ambient temperature loop (ATL) distributed energy systems and geothermal related low-temperature distribution systems.

The REHAU Group has announced it will sell its business in Russia to local management and withdraw completely from the country.

The move anchors the company's presence in the Southwestern United States.

A focus of this year's event was on resources communities require to build safe and resilient plumbing systems as well as meet the growing list of challenges to America's drinking water.

The industry is grateful for Freeman's leadership and passion through the years.