The foundation is inviting schoolchildren across the world to participate in its poster contest — this year, to share the message that "Plumbing is Essential."

The project is inspired by a recent student leadership initiative at nearby Hardin-Jefferson High School that sought to identify local water-quality issues and potential community actions that could address them.

There’s no curbing the growing enthusiasm for curbless showers among leading designers, homeowners and commercial facility owners.

Third project complete for Xylem, Water Well Trust and The Chris Long Foundation partnership.

The collaboration will help deliver wash stations to the Navajo Nation reservation where more than 30 percent of residents — an estimated 52,000 people — live without access to running water.

The WallDrain shower system creates a beautiful bathroom experience in the renovation of an 1887 Queen Ann Victorian home.

Harold McMahon Plumbing and Heating’s condensing boiler retrofit saves thousands in energy costs each month — even during the summer.

Hartland, Wis.-based GMH Construction, a small family-owned contracting business, found its passion for remodeling homes in 1995.

Residents will have sturdy, reliable American-built circulators to keep them warm in the winter.